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Celebrate Spring By Adopting A Flower
Every year, the City and Borough of Juneau relies on community support to bring vibrant flowers to public spaces through the Adopt-A-Flower program. Donations help fund 200 hanging baskets, 60 flower barrels, and 50 flower beds from the Juneau International Airport to Downtown. All donations received by April 30 will be recognized on the Adopt-A-Flower sign at Marine Park Plaza. Most flowers start as seedlings in CBJ’s greenhouse, where staff care for 16,000+ plants before planting them in May. Sponsorship Levels: Seedling Sponsor ($25–$99), Flower Bed Sponsor ($100–$249), Flower Barrel Sponsor ($250–$499), Hanging Basket Sponsor ($500+; first seven donors receive a hanging basket).
Juneau Pools Announces New Swim Lesson Sessions
Juneau Pools will offer a new session of swim lessons for preschool, youth, and parent and tot at Dimond Park Aquatic Center and Augustus Brown Swimming Pool beginning April 1. Registration opens Tuesday, March 25, at noon. Registration will not be accepted over the phone, in person, or in advance. Scholarships are available. To apply, complete the online form by Sunday, March 23, at noon. Lesson descriptions and level details can be found here. Preschool Levels 1-3 (ages 3-5) lessons will be held April 2 through April 24 on Wednesdays and Thursdays between 10:00 to 11:20 a.m. The cost is $80 plus tax. Preschool Levels 1-3 (ages 3-5) and Youth Levels 1-4 (ages 6-12) lessons will be held April 1 through April 24 on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 4:15 to 7:00 p.m. The cost is $80 plus tax. Parent and Tot swim lessons (ages 6 months to 2 years) will be held April 5 through May 17 (no class on May 3rd due to pool rental) on Saturdays between 10:15 to 11:30 a.m. The cost is $60 plus tax. Swimmers must meet registration prerequisites to enroll in any classes beyond Level 1. Swimmers who have not attended a Juneau Pools swim lesson placement session or passed the preceding class within the last six months will not be eligible to register for upper-level classes. To arrange a swim test, email Angie Randall. For questions, please contact the pools directly: Dimond Park Aquatic Center (DPAC): (907) 586-2782 Augustus Brown Pool (AGB): (907) 586-0839.
Dimond Dash Super Sprint Relay Triathlon | April 27
Want to try a multisport race without committing to a full triathlon? Grab two friends and take on the Dimond Dash Super Sprint Relay Triathlon on Sunday, April 27, at Dimond Park! CBJ Parks & Recreation is partnering with Aukeman Triathlon to bring you this exciting team event. Each teammate will complete a 150-yard swim, 1.25-mile bike, and 0.5-mile run, combining for a total team time. Registration opens Tuesday, February 18, at noon, with early bird pricing of $60 per team through March 13. The event is open to ages 12+, with younger participants (ages 8-11) able to join by completing the Dimond Dash Training Camp in April. The training camp, designed for kids ages 8-15, helps build skills and confidence for multisport racing. Camp runs April 8-24 on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 5:15 – 6:30 p.m. Registration opens Tuesday, February 11. To learn more about the triathlon, training camp, gear, and registration, visit the Dimond Dash webpage.
Family Fun Night at DPFH | March 21
The spring session of Family Fun Night will continue on select Fridays through April at Dimond Park Field House. This free event for younger children ages 0 - 6 years and their older siblings is a chance to run and play indoors during the cold and dark evenings of winter and early spring.
Family Fun Night will take place from 5 - 6:30 p.m. on the following Fridays: March 21, April 11 & 25. April 25 will be from 4 – 6 p.m. Please be aware that Family Fun Night does not include track access.
Free Swim at Augustus G. Brown Pool | March 29
- Maximum capacity: 75 swimmers.
- Locker rooms open at 2:25 p.m.
- Admission is first-come, first-served—no registration necessary.
Apply for Parks & Rec Commercial Use Permit by March 31
We are accepting 1-year commercial use permit applications for the 2025 season from now through Sunday, March 31. Commercial use permits authorize commercial activity on CBJ parklands. There is a non-refundable $250 application fee for the first location and a $100 application fee for every additional location from the same vendor. Learn more about commercial use permits on the Parks & Recreation Commercial Use webpage. Parks & Recreation will also accept late applications from April 1 through June 30, which will have an associated late fee of $250, totaling $500 for the first application. Additional applications will still cost $100. All applications will be processed through an online form. Vendors applying for more than one location will be able to fill out a shorter version of the form when they apply for the second location onward. For those additional applications, be sure to select “No” for the second question on the landing page.
Sk8 to Elimin8 Cancer® Celebration Ice Show | April 4 & 5
Treadwell Arena will host the Sk8 to Elimin8 Cancer® Celebration Ice Show on Friday, April 4, 2025, at 6 p.m., and Saturday, April 5, 2025, at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. This special event will be emceed by Olympic Gold Medalist Scott Hamilton and will feature Team USA pairs skaters Timmy Chapman and Ellie Korytek. The show is a fundraiser for cancer research and a tribute to those impacted by the disease. Join us for an inspiring evening of skating and community support. Tickets are on sale now! JSC members and Learn to Skate participants can register to be part of the show here.
Homestead Park Closed for Reconstruction
Homestead Park in Douglas will be closed to the public for major reconstruction work beginning Monday, January 13. Construction is expected to continue into June 2025. During this closure, the park will undergo a number of improvements including replacements to the elevated wooden platforms, walkways, and stairs. This project is funded by the Marine Passenger Fee program. Learn more about the Homestead Park Rebuild project on the CBJ project page.
Healthy Bones Aquatic Fitness Class
Augustus G. Brown Swimming Pool is rolling out a new aquatic fitness class! Starting March 4, stop by the pool on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. for an all-ages class designed to provide a gentle yet-effective workout for those seeking to improve strength and joint care. Through low-impact exercises in the water, participants will engage in movements that strengthen muscles, enhance flexibility, and reduce joint stress. The buoyancy of the water provides a safe and supportive environment, making it ideal for individuals with arthritis or those looking to prevent bone density loss. The class emphasizes posture, coordination, and overall mobility to help boost confidence and prevent falls. No registration is required—just show up with your swimsuit, towel, and water shoes (optional but recommended!). Regular pool admission applies, and pool passes are accepted.
