Join City and Borough of Juneau’s Parks & Recreation on the ice on Friday, October 23, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. for the free annual Halloween Skate at Treadwell Arena. Come in your costume for a chance to win prizes; judging will begin at 7:30 p.m. This event is generously sponsored by Juneau Pediatric Dentistry. 

Skate rentals are included and available on a first-come, first-served basis, and there is a limit of 200 skaters on the ice. In addition to skating, there will be a room with crafting activities and another quiet, sensory-friendly space. Throw on your best costume and kick off the Halloween festivities with a frightfully fun night on the ice.  

For questions, contact Treadwell Arena at 907-586-0410. 

The Dimond Park Field House will have adjusted hours on Thursday, October 15, for scheduled maintenance. Turf for Tots and morning track hours (9 a.m. to 1 p.m.) on Thursday are canceled, but the facility will reopen for evening track at 5 p.m. Normal hours will resume on Friday, October 16. 

To check the daily calendar or see rental and admissions information, visit the Field House website. 

For questions, contact [email protected] or call 907-364-3734. 

The Jensen-Olson Arboretum will begin winter hours on October 2. It will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday through Sunday. The facility will then be closed to the public from November 2 through January 2. 

During the closure, access to the parking lot along Glacier Highway and Point Caroline Trail will remain open. The Arboretum will reopen in January with regular winter hours, Fridays through Sundays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. These winter hours will continue through the end of March. 

The Arboretum sends a special thank you to all volunteers, supporters, and visitors! Their time and support have made it possible to have yet another wonderful summer season. 

For hours, access, and other information, visit the Jensen-Olson Arboretum website. 

For questions, please contact Jensen-Olson Arboretum Manager Ginger Hudson at 907-789-0139 or [email protected]. 

On October 1, the Dimond Park Field House track will transition to winter hours. Please note that track hours may change due to tournaments or private events. Check the Field House Calendar for the most up-to-date track schedule.

Winter Track Hours 

• Monday through Friday: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 5 to 9 p.m.

• Saturday: 9:30 to11:30 a.m. and 5 to 9 p.m.

• Sunday: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Monthly, annual and 10-visit passes for the track are available for purchase online under the “Field House” tab.

For questions, contact the Dimond Park Field House at [email protected] or 907-364-3734.

Kaxdigoowu Heen Dei (Brotherhood Bridge Trail) is partially closed starting today, September 25 through Wednesday, September 30 for critical repairs to the Dimond Park Footbridge.  

During construction, construction crews and large trucks will be moving on Kaxdigoowu Heen Dei. For public safety, the trail is closed from the Dimond Park Footbridge to the Equestrian Trail (located at the end of Wildmeadow Lane) until construction ends. The trailhead to the meadow will remain open. 

During the 2026 glacial lake outburst flood, land underneath the approach to the Dimond Park footbridge experienced extreme erosion, making the bridge unsafe for public use. Since floodwaters receded, the bridge has been closed as plans were made for repairs. Beginning today, construction crews will start repairs that will make the pedestrian bridge safe to reopen in the future. 

The City and Borough of Juneau appreciates the public for their patience as these critical safety repairs are made. Residents can visit the Find a Trail webpage for alternative outdoor places to recreate.  

For more information about Dimond Park Footbridge repairs, contact Engineering Associate Carleton Shorey at [email protected].