Halloween Skate | October 23

Treadwell Arena is brewing up some spooky fun! The FREE annual Halloween Skate, sponsored by Juneau Pediatric Dentistry, is on Friday, October 23, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Come dressed in your costume for a chance to win prizes! Skate rentals are free and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Floating Pumpkin Patch | October 24

Update: This event is now sold out!

Time to pick pumpkins... at the pool?! Join us for some Halloween fun on Saturday, October 24, as Dimond Park Aquatic Center transforms into a floating pumpkin patch. Swim among the gourds, play games, win prizes, and pick out a favorite pumpkin to decorate and take home.

The two sessions will be from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. and 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. This event costs $22 plus tax per participant (free for an accompanying parent/guardian). Registration opens at noon on Friday, October 16. Each session will be limited to 60 participants.

Movie in the Park | November 7

Andy's toy box is coming to Marie Drake Gym! Juneau Public Libraries and Friends of Juneau Public Libraries are presenting Toy Story 5 (PG) on November 7. The sensory-friendly showing is at 3:30 p.m. and provides a more relaxed environment with more lights, reduced volume, and closed captions. The traditional showing will begin at 6 p.m.

In between the screenings, the Marie Drake Planetarium will have a mini show from 5:15 to 5:45 where you can fly through the solar system 'to infinity and beyond!'

Doors will open at 3 p.m., so come early to enjoy an imagination-themed pop-up library and enter to win a $50 gift card. Feel free to bring your pillows, blankets, and snacks... we'll provide the popcorn!

Open Gym at Marie Drake

We are excited to offer a new public program called Open Gym! Open Gym provides a space for all ages to enjoy drop-in pickleball, ping-pong, cornhole, and more. It is held on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Marie Drake gym. The cost is $6/adult and $4/senior.

Preschool Open Gym at Marie Drake

Preschool Open Gym is back, now at Marie Drake! Children ages 6 months to 6 years old can run and play on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., through April 30, 2027. Preschool Open Gym is $6 per child, with no charge for parents and guardians or infants under 6 months old. We will accept Turf for Tots passes and 10-visit or monthly passes. This facility is closed on holidays.

Jackie Renninger Park Adjusted Hours

Beginning on October 12, the Pipeline Skate Park at Jackie Renninger Park will operate on reduced hours through the end of October. The park will be open daily from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m., and all gates and facilities will be closed outside of those hours. This change responds to an increase in safety and sanitation concerns on the grounds. Park staff and the Juneau Police Department will also be conducting extra patrols during this time. We hope to return to normal hours in November if conditions improve. Thank you for helping us keep the park safe and clean for everyone.

Sigoowu Ye Park Closed Until Further Notice

Beginning September 15, 2026, Sigoowu Yé Park will be temporarily closed due to unsafe bike use that has damaged playground infrastructure and put young park users at risk. During the closure, staff will be working to install chicane rails at the entrances to prevent the use of bikes in the park. Until the park reopens, visit the Find a Park website to find other parks to enjoy.

Si't Tuwan Park Closed for Renovation

Si't Tuwan Park in the Valley is currently closed to the public as renovation work continues. Updates include new playground equipment, basketball improvements, drainage improvements, new play surfacing, and enhanced lighting throughout the site. 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.

Replacement of Cope Park Water Utility Pump Station

Construction on a new water pump station at Cope Park is underway now and is expected to wrap up by early 2027. Cope Park will remain open throughout the project. The access road will be open to pedestrians the entire time, though vehicle traffic may be reduced to one lane periodically and briefly closed during certain construction activities. The 7th Street stair access will not be affected. Park users should follow all traffic control signs and flaggers and stay alert for construction equipment in the area.

Read the full release here.

Christopher Trail Improvement Public Notice

This public notice is for a Multi-Use Trails Program grant to improve the Christopher Trail, making it walkable and bikeable from a spot above the Basin Road Gold Creek bridge, along the existing social trail above the Flume Trail, connecting to the newer stretch of trail below the Flume Trail, and crossing Gold Creek via a new pedestrian bridge near the Cope Park picnic area. You can email or mail any public comments to Parks & Recreation at 155 Heritage Way by October 24, 2026.