Registration for Parks & Recreation Men’s and Women’s Volleyball opens Monday, July 28. Register online (bit.ly/registerCBJparks) until August 7 at 11:59 p.m. The player fee is $50 per person. Team fees are $300 for Division 1 & 2 and $400 for all other divisions. Late registration will be available on August 8 until 4:30 p.m. with a $50 late fee.

League play begins September 2. The season will be 10-weeks long and includes 18 regular season matches and a post-season tournament. Find more details on the Men’s and Women’s Volleyball webpage (bit.ly/MWvball).

Three key steps to remember when registering:

1. Players register individually
2. Team manager registers the team
3. Team manager submits Roster/Classification Sheet

Those interested in playing but don’t have a team, can add their name to the pick-up list by completing this quick form (bit.ly/mwv-pickup).

The program needs volleyball officials. If interested, contact the Parks & Recreation office at 586-5226 or [email protected].

City and Borough of Juneau Parks & Recreation Department is pleased to announce the reopening of the Hank Harmon Public Range on Saturday, July 19. The range will resume normal operating hours from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. daily.

Please note that short-term temporary closures may occur in August to allow for the completion of additional project work.

The Hank Harmon Public Range (HHPR) is a free community facility owned by CBJ Parks & Recreation and managed by the volunteer-led HHPR Board. The facility includes two public shooting ranges: a 100-yard short range and a 440-yard long range.

In 2022, CBJ partnered with proHNS to complete preliminary design work, cost estimating, and an application for an ADF&G Pittman-Robertson Hunter Access Grant. The project was awarded nearly $1 million in funding for facility improvements.

Originally constructed in the early 1960s, the HHPR has undergone a comprehensive upgrade to improve safety, accessibility, and overall user experience. Key improvements include:

• Replacement of deteriorating wooden barrier walls with a new earth berm between the two ranges
• New custom concrete shooting stations
• Upgraded shooting shelters with new roofing and gutter systems
• Expanded and improved parking area with curbs, gutters, drainage infrastructure, and new asphalt paving
• New signage and range boundary delineation to increase safety for adjacent recreation areas
• Realignment of target berms for clear lines of sight
• Regrading of range surfaces for better drainage
• Improvements to the downrange access road
• Installation of new safety signage throughout the facility
• Designated ADA-accessible parking and access features

All improvements have been designed and constructed in accordance with National Rifle Association safety standards, ensuring Juneau-area hunters, recreational shooters, and outdoor enthusiasts have safe, year-round access to the facility.

The City and Borough of Juneau thanks its project partners for their contributions and support: the Hank Harmon Public Range Board, proHNS LLC, North 57 Land Surveying, and the Alaska Department of Fish and Game.

For additional information about the facility or upcoming work, please contact CBJ Parks & Recreation at (907) 586-5226 or visit juneauparks.org. To reach the Hank Harmon Public Range Board directly, visit hhprjuneau.org.

The front parking lot at Dimond Park Field House will be closed on July 17 due to construction activity. The side parking lot will remain open as usual. The construction will not impact Field House hours. Turf for Tots will run as scheduled from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

For more information contact the Dimond Park Field House at (907) 364-3734 or [email protected].

Juneau Parks & Recreation, in partnership with Friends of Jensen-Olson Arboretum, invites local youth to participate in Art in the Garden, a hands-on art experience designed to connect students with the natural world through creative expression.

Art in the Garden – A Creative Afternoon for Youth at Jensen-Olson Arboretum
Date: Saturday, 26, 2025
Time: 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Jensen-Olson Arboretum

This free event is open to children ages 6 to 12. Participants will be divided into two groups based on age and skill level. Older students will focus on painting, while younger students will engage in drawing activities. Please note that placement in either group is not guaranteed and will be determined on the day of the event.

Art in the Garden encourages young artists to explore the beauty of the Arboretum while developing their artistic abilities in a supportive outdoor setting.

Registration is required (bit.ly/44C5Iyu) and will open at noon on Wednesday, July 16. Space is limited to 20 participants, and early registration is recommended.

For more information or to register, visit bit.ly/44C5Iyu or contact Juneau Parks & Recreation at 907-586-5226.

Join CBJ Parks & Recreation for Month of Play, a month of in-person and DIY fun taking place July 12 through August 8. Complete do-it-yourself activities, use the Passport to Play for free admission to Parks & Rec facilities, join the in-person events, or do it all. All activities are free and the more you play, the more chances you have to win prizes! Learn more at the Month of Play website.

This year, Month of Play includes eight in-person events and activities:

• Trucks N’ Stuff at Dimond Park, July 12 from 1 – 5 p.m.
• Food Drive at Zach Gordon Youth Center, July 14–26
• Goosechase Scavenger Hunt, July 17–28
• Movie in the Park: A Minecraft Movie (PG) at the Dimond Park Field House, July 26 at 2 p.m. (traditional showing) and 6:30 p.m. (sensory-friendly showing)
• StoryPath on the Seawalk, August 1–7
• Level Up @ the Library, August 2 from 1 – 3 p.m.
• Free Family Skate at Treadwell Arena, August 8 from 5 – 6:30 p.m.
• Free Disco Skate at Treadwell Arena, August 8 from 7 – 8:30 p.m.

At each event, you’ll receive an entry ticket for the Month of Play drawing, featuring prizes like pool passes, private rentals at Treadwell Arena and Dimond Park Field House, free youth sports registration, and more. The prize drawing will be held on August 8 during the Free Disco Skate.

Month of Play is bringing back the popular Goosechase scavenger hunt. Download the app and search for the ‘Month of Play 2025’ Experience. You can create an account or join as a guest, then either create or join a team. Team up with family, friends, neighbors, or coworkers—complete missions, answer riddles, and check in at parks or trails. Check the Goosechase tab on the Month of Play website for all the details on how to use the app and join a team. Goosechase missions begin July 17.

Parks & Recreation is offering free equipment rental between July 12 and August 8 as part of Month of Play. One piece of equipment at a time—including pickleball, badminton, bocce ball, and more—can be checked out from the Parks & Recreation office (1208 Glacier Ave.) for a free 24-hour rental. A $25 deposit is required at the time of reservation and refunded once equipment is returned in good condition.

Don’t forget your Passport to Play, which grants free admission to the participant and up to two guardians at Augustus G. Brown Swimming Pool, Dimond Park Aquatic Center, and Dimond Park Field House (Turf for Tots only). You’ll also earn a ticket in the drawing for each visit. Download your Passport from the website beginning July 12 or pick one up at the Trucks N’ Stuff, Movie in the Park, or in the Parks & Recreation Office located at 1208 Glacier Ave.

Sensory-friendly alternatives are available for Trucks N’ Stuff and Movie in the Park. The sensory-friendly showing of A Minecraft Movie (PG) is at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 26 at the Dimond Park Field House. During this show, some lights will be left on and the volume will be decreased with the subtitles on. At Trucks N’ Stuff, a quiet hour with no horns or sirens will be held from 1 – 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 12 at Dimond Park.

For more information, contact Parks & Recreation at 907-586-5226, visit the Month of Play website, or RSVP to the Facebook event.