ParksRec – City and Borough of Juneau

DPAC closed April 27 – May 11

The Dimond Park Aquatic Center will be closed on Sunday, April 27 for the Dimond Dash Triathlon. Following the event, the facility will remain closed from April 28 through May 11 for annual maintenance.

During this time, Augustus Brown Swimming Pool will remain open and operating on its regular schedule. Swimmers are encouraged to visit the downtown facility while Dimond Park is temporarily closed. For updates and schedules, visit bit.ly/CBJ-AB.

For questions, contact Juneau Pools at (907) 586-0839 .

April 24th, 2025|

Hank Harmon Public Range closed April 28 through mid-July

The Hank Harmon Public Range (HHPR) will close from Monday, April 28 through mid-July for repairs and upgrades. No shooting is permitted during the closure. Violators will be trespassed and may face fines and penalties.

This project is funded by a Pittman-Robertson Hunter Access Grant awarded to the City and Borough of Juneau and the HHPR Board in 2023. After years of planning and permitting, construction is ready to begin.

Upgrades will include replacing the wooden wall with a dirt berm, resurfacing the ranges, installing all-new shooting benches, improving ADA access, repairing the building, relocating shipping containers to expand parking, paving the lot, and installing new signage on-site and along the highway.

The long side of the range will be open to the public from Friday, April 25 through Sunday, April 27 for a final weekend of shooting before the extended closure begins.

Other shooting ranges available during the closure include the Juneau Gun Club, located at 5680 Montana Creek Road, which offers public shotgun-only access on Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Wednesdays from 6 to 9 p.m. Visit juneaugunclub.org for details. The Juneau Hunter Education Shooting Complex at 5670 Montana Creek Road is open Saturday through Tuesday from noon to 6 p.m. and allows handguns up to .44 magnum, rimfire rifles and pistols, and pistol caliber carbines. Centerfire rifles and shotguns are not permitted. Visit alaska.gov/go/3u10 for more information.

For questions, contact Juneau Parks & Recreation at (907) 586-5226.

April 22nd, 2025|

Celebrate Grand Reopening of Adair-Kennedy Baseball & Softball Field on April 26

Join Juneau Parks & Recreation for the Grand Reopening and Rededication Ceremony of Adair-Kennedy Baseball & Softball Field on Saturday, April 26 at 10 a.m.

Come celebrate the exciting upgrades to this beloved community space, honor the field’s legacy, and help us kick off a brand-new chapter in local baseball and softball. Whether you’re a longtime fan or a first-time visitor, this is your chance to see the improvements and reconnect with the heart of Juneau’s ballfield community.

The celebration will take place in conjunction with Gastineau Little League’s Opening Day ceremony. All are welcome—let’s play ball!

For questions, contact Juneau Parks & Recreation at (907) 586-5226.

April 22nd, 2025|

ZGYS director Jorden Nigro recognized as 2025 Alaska Champion for Kids

The City and Borough of Juneau is proud to announce that Jorden Nigro, director of Parks & Recreation’s Zach Gordon Youth Services division, has been recognized by the Alaska Children’s Trust as a 2025 Champion for Kids.

ACT’s annual Champion for Kids awards recognize individuals who demonstrate dedication and commitment in working to ensure that children and youth are living in safe, supportive and nurturing communities. Jorden will receive the award at a ceremony in Anchorage on Thursday, April 24.

“It’s humbling to receive this recognition from ACT,” Jorden said. “I am eternally grateful to get to do work I love with a team I love in the community I love. I hope this brings attention to the work happening in Youth Services and the commitment our team and our partners make every day to show up for young people in our community—young magical people who deserve safety, joy, love and to be seen for exactly who they are. It truly does take a village and I’m proud to be a part of this one.”

Jorden, a lifelong Southeast Alaskan, began her work with young people in 1999 at Juneau’s shelter for runaway and homeless youth. She has led Parks & Recreation’s youth services for the past decade, where her achievements include helping grow the drop-in Zach Gordon Youth Center into a full continuum of care—including prevention, intervention, and a 10-bed emergency shelter and transitional housing program, Shéiyi Xaat Hit (Spruce Root House). She also helped launch a scattered-site Rapid Rehousing program.

Most recently, Jorden has led the launch of new after-school programs in two Juneau neighborhoods, meeting children and families in the neighborhoods where they live to provide a safe, fun, and supportive environment after school.

“Jorden truly embodies the spirit of community and public service that we all strive for,” said CBJ Manager Katie Koester. “Her passion for making sure the youngest and most vulnerable in our community are safe and well cared for is evident in everything she does. We’re proud to see her work receive this well-deserved recognition.”

Learn more about ACT Champions for Kids at alaskachildrenstrust.org/champions-for-kids.

Learn more about Zach Gordon Youth Services at juneau.org/parks-recreation/zach-gordon.

April 22nd, 2025|

Watch “The Wild Robot” at Treadwell Arena’s Movie in the Park April 27

Join Juneau Parks & Recreation for a Movie in the Park at Treadwell Arena! Lace up your skates—or watch from the bleachers—for “The Wild Robot” (PG) on Sunday, April 27. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and the show begins at 6:30 p.m.

This event is presented by SEARHC.

Space on the ice is limited to 125 skaters. Regular admission rates apply (passes are accepted) and include skate rental on a first-come, first-served basis. Space in the bleachers is free of charge. Remember to dress for the ice!

Food and drink are welcome off the ice, and popcorn will be available for purchase.

For questions, contact Juneau Parks & Recreation at (907) 586-5226.

April 21st, 2025|