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Shéiyi Xaat Hít (Spruce Root House) Launches Safe Place® Program for Youth
Juneau's only 24/7 emergency youth shelter, Shéiyi Xaat Hít, has launched Safe Place® in partnership with Tlingit and Haida, first responders, and community organizations. Safe Place designates youth-friendly businesses as locations where any young person ages 10 to 17 in crisis can walk in, ask for help, and be connected with a trained shelter staff member within 30 minutes.
Look for the black and yellow signs at participating locations across Juneau, or text "safe" and your location to 44357. Celebrate the launch at the Safe Place Launch Party on Friday, June 12 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Zach Gordon Youth Center.
Read the full release here.
Movie in the Park | June 13
Juneau Public Libraries and Friends of Juneau Public Libraries are presenting The Lorax (PG) on June 13 as part of their summer reading program, Plant a Seed, Read! There are two showtimes, both at Floyd Dryden Gym, with a Pop-Up Library throughout. The traditional screening begins at 1 p.m. followed by a sensory-friendly presentation at 3:30 p.m. The sensory-friendly presentation is designed for individuals who benefit from a more relaxed environment with the lights on, volume low, and the closed captions on. Food and drinks are welcome and popcorn will be available for free while it lasts. Arrive up to 30-minutes early to check out the pop-up library in the lobby and enter to win a $50 gift card to the local store of your choice!
Walk to the Library | June 17
Join us on Wednesday, June 17 for a fun and easy group walk on the Auke Lake Trail. We'll enjoy a break in at the Egan Library to socialize, fuel up with free snacks and water, and browse a selection of books. Meet at the trailhead on Goat Hill Road at 10 a.m. It's the perfect walk for all ages!
Piano Series at Jensen-Olson Arboretum | June 20
The Piano Series is heading outdoors with a free performance at the Jensen-Olson Arboretum. Bring a blanket or lawn chairs to relax and enjoy the music of Jon Hayes at 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 20.
Roller Skating at Treadwell Arena
Roller skating returns to Treadwell Arena with two sessions per day! From May 19 to July 2, roller skating is 12-1 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday with the Friday and Saturday evening sessions as Disco skates. The cost is $5/person and rental skates are not available, participants must provide their own. Acceptable skates include roller skates, derby skates, inline skates, and speed skates.
Summer Pickleball at Treadwell Arena
Open Pickleball is happening at Treadwell Arena May 19 - July 2. The courts are available 1:30-5:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. It's $5 to play, equipment is provided, and all levels are welcome.
Youth Outdoor Soccer Registration is Open
Registration for Youth Outdoor Soccer (ages 5 to 14) opens Monday, May 11 at 8 a.m. The program costs $65 until May 25 when a $10 late fee is applied. Register online (look under “Youth & Teen”). Scholarships are available; contact Recreation Coordinator Amanda Lovejoy at [email protected] for more information.
Space open in these groups:
- Ages 5-6 Town Girls
- Ages 7-8 Town Girls
- Ages 7-8 Valley Coed
The season runs July through August. Teams practice one night a week, Monday through Thursday between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. and play a games on Saturdays between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. League play is for ages 5-14, with both a coed and a girls' league. Each league will be broken into divisions by age and area. Depending on the number of kids participating, area divisions may be combined and some divisions may be coed only. Kids must turn 5 years old by August 31 in order to play.
Floating Yoga at AGB
Summer Swim Lesson Registration is Open
Juneau Pools is offering summer swim lessons for Preschool (3-5 years old) and Youth (6 – 12 years old) in June and July 2026. Registration opens online only on Friday, May 8 at noon. Visit the online catalog and click on the “Juneau Pools” tab for more details and to sign-up. Classes will be held at Augustus G. Brown Pool and Dimond Park Aquatic Center. The total cost for eight lessons is $80 plus tax. Scholarships are available.
Vending Permits for 4th of July Festivities
Vending permit applications for Fourth of July festivities at Savikko Park are now being accepted. There are 19 food vending spots available near Treadwell Arena including a bigger space to accommodate a large food truck. For non-food vendors, there are five spots available along Savikko Road. Parks & Recreation supplies the vending space only. All other equipment – like tables, tents, and generators – must be provided by the vendor.
Permits are issued on a first-come, first-served basis. Applications and related material should be emailed to [email protected] by Monday, June 22 at 4:30 p.m.
Playground Construction Begins at Dzantik’i Heeni School
The fields and covered play areas at Dzantik’i Heeni School will be closed from May 26 until August 19 for construction of a new playground. Construction will include excavation and other work with heavy equipment and large trucks moving through the area. The City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ) asks residents to follow posted signage and avoid the area during construction for their safety and the safety of project workers.
Once complete, the playground will include separate composite play structures for both 2–5-year-olds and 5–12-year-olds. The playground project will also include pre-k swings, a communication board and installation of perimeter fencing around the entire field area.
Marine Park Construction
After a weather-related delay, construction officially began on April 6 for the planned rebuild of Marine Park. It is expected to last through 2026 with estimated completion in April 2027. During this time, pedestrians will need to follow signs around the construction site. A map of pedestrian routes, along with information about the project, can be found at bit.ly/MarineParkProject.
Reconstruction of Marine Park is funded entirely by Marine Passenger Fees, which are fees and taxes the City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ) collects from the cruise ship industry. The funds are restricted by the U.S. Constitution to projects benefitting cruise ships and their passengers.
Elevator construction at Dimond Park Field House
During the summer of 2025, the Dimond Park Field House began a major upgrade with the installation of a new elevator. Construction of the elevator has been completed; however, final integration with the building’s fire alarm system has delayed its opening. The anticipated completion date is late spring 2026.
The facility is currently operating under regular hours and programming. Thank you for your patience as we work to improve accessibility and enhance the Field House experience! For full schedule details, please visit the DPFH Calendar.