Update on Juneau Parks & Recreation facilities and programs

The Juneau Parks & Recreation Department is continuing its phased reopening of facilities and programs consistent with guidance from national organizations and the Alaska Department of Health & Social Services. The Department recognizes that Juneau’s parks and recreation opportunities are more important than ever before, and stays committed to protecting the health and safety of Juneau residents as facilities and programs reopen. Here’s an update:

  • Dimond Park Aquatic Center re-opened on June 15, and is now available for drop-in recreation seven days a week. Hours of operation can be found here. The lap pool, leisure pool, and therapeutic resistance channel are open, but water slides, spray features, hot tub, and sauna are currently closed. Locker rooms are available for changing and restroom use only; a shower is available on the pool deck.
  • Augustus Brown Pool is currently closed due to a shortage of certified staff, and Parks & Recreation will be hiring a number of positions soon. Other facility renovation work has been placed on hold.
  • Treadwell Ice Arena will begin its phased reopening July 29. Initially, the arena will be available for private rentals and organized groups only.
  • Zach Gordon Youth Center is open Monday through Friday from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.
  • Parks, playgrounds, ballfields, courts, shelters and trails are open to the public. Please remember to maintain social distance.
  • Jensen-Olsen Arboretum is open Wednesday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Eagle Valley Center Lodge is available for reservations by calling 586-5226.
  • PROGRAMS: Summer Camps have been cancelled for the remainder of 2020. Youth Sports remain suspended until further notice. Adult Sports and Senior Open Gym have been cancelled for the remainder of 2020. The Hike Program remains suspended until further notice.

For more information, contact Parks & Recreation at 586-5226.

July 23rd, 2020|

Hank Harmon Rifle Range closed Tuesday, July 28 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

The Hank Harmon Rifle Range (HHRR) will be closed to the public Tuesday, July 28 from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. for a private event. HHRR will reopen to the public at 4 p.m.

If you have any questions, please contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 586-5226 Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

 

July 22nd, 2020|

Treadwell Office Building landscape work rescheduled for Wednesday and Thursday, July 22-23

Landscape work was rescheduled for the old Office Building on the Treadwell Mine Historic Trail. The Treadwell Historic Society will have landscape work done on Wednesday and Thursday, July 22-23, weather depending. Heavy equipment will be in use. Please use caution when hiking in the area and follow the directions of trail crew workers.

If you have any questions, please contact the Park Maintenance office at 364-2800 Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

 

July 20th, 2020|

Dimond Park Aquatic Center resumes drop-in swimming Monday, no reservations required

The City and Borough of Juneau Parks & Recreation Department is proceeding to the next phase of its reopening plan for the Dimond Park Aquatic Center next week. Starting Monday, July 13, drop-in recreation resumes; all previously made reservations will be canceled.

Effective Monday, July 13, DPAC will be open Monday, 5:30 am – 1 pm & 5:30 pm – 8 pm; Tuesday to Friday, 5:30 am – 3 pm & 5:30 pm – 8 pm; Saturday, 9 am – 6 pm; and Sunday, 12 pm – 6 pm.

Other changes include:

  • Locker rooms will reopen for public use, but showers will be turned off. Patrons are to use locker rooms for changing and restroom purposes only.
  • Fitness deck will reopen; allowing no more than three patrons at any given time.
  • Full Lap Pool – maximum of one household per lane.
  • Full Rec Pool – lane lines will remain in place of the back corner for water walking and lap swimming.

DPAC will still NOT be offering the hot tub and sauna; locker room showers; slides, spray features, and diving boards; lobby tables and chairs; open swims and fitness classes.

These COVID-19 mitigation protocols remain in place:

  • Members of the public and staff are required to wear face coverings in common spaces – lobby, front desk, and restrooms. If you don’t have one, face coverings will be provided. Face coverings should not be worn by children under the age of two.
  • Social distancing of at least six feet should be maintained between individuals and household groups.
  • Hand sanitizer will be available upon arrival.
  • No member of the public or staff displaying symptoms of COVID-19 may be present at the pool.

Read more about the next phase of DPAC reopening here and FAQs here. Augustus Brown Swimming Pool will remain closed until roof improvements are completed in late summer-early fall.

For more information, contact [email protected] or call the facility at 586-2782 during regular business hours, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

July 9th, 2020|
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