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Apply for a Parks & Recreation Commercial Use Permit February 23 to March 31

The City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ) Parks & Recreation Department is accepting 1-year commercial use permit applications for the 2026 season from Monday, February 23 through Tuesday, March 31.

Commercial use permits authorize commercial activity on CBJ parklands. There is a non-refundable $300 application fee for the first location and a $100 application fee for every additional location from the same vendor. Learn more about commercial use permits on the Parks & Recreation Commercial Use webpage.

Parks & Recreation will also accept late applications from April 1 through June 30, which will have an associated late fee of $250, totaling $550 for the first application. Additional applications will still cost $100.

A $5 fee per person is required for anyone guided on CBJ parkland. This fee must be paid to the department by the 15th of each month for the previous month’s tours. If the same guest visits multiple CBJ park locations in one day, only one $5 fee will be charged for that person for the entire day. However, businesses must still have a permit for each park location they visit.

All applications will be processed through an online form. Vendors applying for more than one location will be able to fill out a shorter version of the form when they apply for the second location onward. For those additional applications, be sure to select “No” for the second question on the landing page.

For more information, contact Dave Pusich at [email protected] or 907-586-5226 ext. 4143.

February 18th, 2026|

Registration Open for March Acting Class at Zach Gordon Youth Center

Are you a 13- to 19-year-old interested in the art of on-screen performance? Sign-up for a 6-session acting course with Bostin Christopher, a professional actor and teacher, by visiting bit.ly/registerCBJparks. Through this unique class, students will rehearse scenes and gain valuable insights into performing for film and video. This course is perfect for aspiring screen actors—come bring your best take to life!

Classes take place from 6 to 8 p.m. on March 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, and 18 at the Zach Gordon Youth Center. The total cost for all sessions is $75 plus tax. Scholarships are available. Spots are limited to 10 students and are first come first served. Registration is open until full.

For more information about the acting class, contact Max Blust at [email protected] or 907-586-2635 ext. 4158. For information about scholarships, contact Recreation Coordinator Amanda Lovejoy at [email protected] or 907-586-2635 ext. 4156.

February 12th, 2026|

Parks & Recreation Youth Volleyball Registration Opens Monday, February 16

Early Bird Registration for CBJ Parks & Recreation Youth Volleyball for grades 5 to 6 (Elementary) and 7 to 8 (Middle School) opens Monday, February 16 at 12 p.m. Early Bird Registration runs until March 1 and costs $45 plus tax. Late registration, beginning March 2, will incur a $10 late fee.

Register online through the Parks & Recreation catalog under the “Youth & Teen” tab. Registration is first-come, first-served. All registrations received after the session is full will be placed on a waitlist.

Youth volleyball is a great opportunity to learn new skills, practice sportsmanship, and have fun. The season runs for six weeks from April 6 to May 16. Teams are coed and will practice one night a week for one hour. Games will take place on Saturday between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.

Scholarships from the Zach Gordon Youth Center are available; complete the online form to apply.

Youth Volleyball relies on volunteer coaches and parent volunteers. If you’re interested in volunteering, contact Amanda Lovejoy at [email protected].

For more information, visit the Youth Volleyball website. For questions, contact Amanda Lovejoy at [email protected].

February 9th, 2026|

Swim Lesson Registration Opens February 13

Juneau Pools will offer a new session of swim lessons for Preschool and Youth in February and March 2026.  Registration opens Friday, February 13 at noon through the City and Borough of Juneau’s Parks & Recreation registration catalog (click on the “Juneau Pools” tab).  Registrations will not be taken over the phone, in person, or in advance.

The cost for eight lessons is $80 + tax. Scholarships from Zach Gordon Youth Center are available. Apply online by Tuesday, February 3 at 12 p.m.

Youth and Preschool lessons at Augustus G. Brown Pool will be February 23 to March 18 on Monday and Wednesday evenings.

Youth and Preschool lessons at Dimond Park Aquatic Center will be February 24 to March 19 on Tuesday and Thursday evenings.

See the registration catalog for a detailed schedule.

Please be aware that swimmers must meet the registration prerequisites to register for any classes beyond Level 1.  Swimmers who have not attended a Juneau Pools swim test or passed the preceding class within the last six months will not be able to register for upper-level classes. To arrange a swim test, please contact Angie Randall at [email protected].

For questions during open registration, please contact Ellen Johnston at [email protected] or (907) 586-0839 ext. 4148.

February 6th, 2026|

Juneau Pools Lifeguard Training Class February 2026

Registration is now open for February 2026 Juneau Pools lifeguarding class. Participants who successfully complete the class will earn an American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification, valid for two years.

Class fees are $250 for general participants but free for those who apply for employment as a Juneau Pools lifeguard during the course. The class is open to a maximum of 10 people.

Register online via the CBJ Parks and Recreation registration catalog by 12 p.m. on Monday, February 9. The class will take place Saturday, February 14 through Tuesday, February 17.

Prerequisites: Complete a pre-course session in the pool before the course begins. The pre-course includes a 200-yard swim, brick retrieval from 10 feet, and treading water for 2 minutes. Contact Chris Barte at [email protected] to set up a time for the pre-course. Prerequisites must be completed by December 24. Participants must be 15 years old by the last day of class.

For more information, contact Chris Barte at [email protected].

January 26th, 2026|