Parks & Recreation

Welcome to Parks & Recreation

Welcome to Parks & Recreation
Parent & Tot Swim Lessons

Registration Now Open
Youth Indoor Soccer

Registration Opens August 11
Winter Shelter Reservations

Happenings

Kaxdigoowu Heen Dei (Mendenhall River Trail) CLOSED

The Kaxdigoowu Heen Dei (Mendenhall River Trail) and Kax Bridge are closed until further notice to allow for inspection and assessment of damage resulting from the recent Suicide Basin flood.

Community Day | August 23

Gather your friends and neighbors for an afternoon of food, music, and outdoor fun at the Eagle Valley Center in Amalga Meadows Park (24600 Amalga Harbor Road) on Saturday, August 23 from 3 - 6 p.m. as Juneau Parks & Recreation teams up with SAIL/ORCA, Jared Lee DDS, LLC, and Juneau Audubon Society to bring you Community Day. Bring your appetite for hamburgers, hot dogs, and treats from local favorites. After you eat, join in the lawn games, explore the nearby trails, take a bird walk with the Juneau Audubon Society, or try the high ropes Challenge Course (first-come, first-served). The afternoon will also feature live music from Nina Edwards, Cherie Bowman, and The Band Rice Field—the perfect soundtrack to a summer day in Amalga Meadows. This free, family-friendly event is open to all. Come picnic, play, and celebrate our community together!

Hiring Recreation Aides | $17.51 to $18.70 Hourly

Parks & Recreation is looking for 10 Recreation Workers to help keep our community gyms safe, welcoming, and fun. As a Gym Monitor, you’ll work at Mt. Jumbo, Floyd Dryden, and Marie Drake Gyms. You'll open and close facilities, support events, assist the public, and help keep everything running smoothly. Pay is $17.51 to $18.70 per hour, part time, working 10 to 20 hours per week. This is a seasonal position running from September through April, with flexible hours including evenings and weekends. If you're reliable, friendly, and ready to be part of the Department of Fun, apply today.

Parent & Tot Swim Lesson Registration Now Open

Juneau Pools is now registering for the next session of Parent and Tot swim lessons at Dimond Park Aquatic Center and Augustus Brown Swimming Pool. Lessons are for ages 6 months to 3 years and cost $60 plus tax. The Dimond Park session runs August 16 through September 27 on Saturdays from 9:15 to 10:30 a.m., with no class on August 30. The Augustus Brown session runs August 23 through September 27 on Saturdays from 9:15 to 10:30 a.m. Lesson descriptions and level details are available here. To register and view the full schedule, visit the registration catalog and click the “Juneau Pools” tab. For questions, call Dimond Park Aquatic Center at (907) 586-2782 or Augustus Brown Pool at (907) 586-0839.

Registration for Youth Indoor Soccer Now Open

Registration for Parks & Recreation’s Youth Indoor Soccer (ages 5 to 14) is now open. Early bird registration runs through August 24 and costs $55. Starting August 25, registration costs increase to $65. Register online (look under “Youth & Teen”) starting August 11 at 8 a.m. Scholarships are available: complete the online form to apply. The season runs from October through mid-December. Generally, kids will practice one night a week, Monday through Friday between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. Games will take place on Saturdays between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. There will be coed and girls divisions for youth ages 5-10 and coed only for ages 11-14. Younger divisions (by age and/or location) may be combined if numbers are low. Kids must turn 5 years old by November 1, 2025, in order to play. Parks & Recreation will not accommodate coach requests. For more information, contact Recreation Coordinator Amanda Lovejoy at [email protected] or (907) 586-2635 ext. 4156.

Now Hiring - Parks & Recreation Director

The City and Borough of Juneau is hiring a Parks & Recreation Director to lead one of its largest and most dynamic departments. This position oversees recreation, aquatics, youth services, parks maintenance, downtown parking, and long-term planning, and works closely with community partners to deliver high-quality public services. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership, a passion for recreation, and the ability to navigate complex challenges while fostering exceptional customer experiences and staff development. This is a full-time, exempt position that serves at the pleasure of the City Manager and is based in downtown Juneau. The salary range is $125,944.00 to $148,054.40 annually for a full-time, 40-hour-per-week schedule. The role includes a competitive benefits package and a 3% wage increase effective July 14, 2025. Applications are being accepted until the position is filled, with the first review beginning August 8, 2025. A cover letter is required, and all application materials are subject to public disclosure. Click here to apply or learn more.

Winter Shelter Reservations Now Open

Winter shelter reservations are open for rentals between September 16 – April 14; the cost is $25 per hour plus tax. Reserve a winter shelter online here. Reservations can also be made in person at 1208 Glacier Ave. or by emailing this form to [email protected]. If a shelter is not reserved, it is still available for public use on a first-come, first-served basis. Find information on all Parks & Recreation shelters here.

Please note, park bathrooms are not open during the winter months, but portable toilets are available at Savikko Park and Twin Lakes. In addition, the winter shelter rate of $25 is lower than the summer shelter rate due to reduced maintenance. Maintenance will vary depending on weather and staff availability.

Sigoowu Ye Park Closed for Renovations Starting June 5

Sigoowu Ye in Lemon Creek will be closed to the public for major renovation work beginning Thursday, June 5. Renovations to the park will include new playground equipment, landscaping, pathways and lighting. Construction is expected to continue through early September. For the safety of yourself and others, please respect the park closure and avoid all construction equipment until the project is complete and the park has reopened. For questions, please contact: Andrew Cambell, Admiralty Construction, (907) 780-3555 or [email protected], Carleton Shorey, CBJ Project Manager, (907) 500-4401 or [email protected].

Elevator construction at Dimond Park Field House begins June 2

Starting Monday, June 2, the Dimond Park Field House will undergo a major upgrade as a new elevator is installed, with construction expected through August 31, 2025. During this time, the stairs, mezzanine, batting cage, and indoor track will be closed to the public. The Field House will remain open weekdays for Turf for Tots only, which will run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday–Friday, starting June 4. Turf for Tots will be closed June 2 & 3 for construction setup. The facility will close daily after the program ends and remain closed on weekends. All other programs, including Open Turf, Chair Yoga Classes, and Private Party Rentals will be paused. For full schedule details, visit bit.ly/DPFHcalendar. Questions? Call Parks & Rec at (907) 586-5226 or visit juneau.org/parks-recreation. Thank you for your patience as we improve accessibility and enhance the facility!

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.