Registration for Fall Swim Lessons at Dimond Park Aquatic Center Opens September 28 

Registration for fall swim lessons opens at noon on Monday, September 28, and classes begin in early October. Register online under the “Juneau Pools” tab. Registration is not accepted over the phone, in person, or in advance of the open date. 

Due to staffing availability, all swim lessons for Fall Session 2 will be held at the Dimond Park Aquatic Center. This session will offer lessons for Preschool Levels 1 through 3 (ages 3 to 5 years old) and Youth Levels 1 through 4 (ages 6 to 12 years old). Monday and Wednesday classes will run from October 5 through November 2. Tuesday and Thursday classes will run from October 6 through October 29. All classes will be held between 3:30 and 6:15 p.m., and the fee is $96 plus tax.  

There will be no Parent & Tot, Safe Starts, or Adult Swim lessons during this session. Full lesson descriptions and level details are on the Juneau Pools webpage. Scholarships are available online. 

For questions about upcoming swim sessions or to schedule a swim test, contact Recreation Coordinator Keldon Littell at [email protected] or 907-586-0839 ext. 4148. 

September 17th, 2026|

Adjusted Hours at Dimond Park Aquatic Center September 22 through 24 

The Dimond Park Aquatic Center will have adjusted hours from Tuesday, September 22 through Thursday, September 23. The facility will be closed from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. each day while a new scoreboard is installed. It will remain open from 5:30 a.m. to 8 a.m. and from 3:30 to 8 p.m.; however, the shallow end of the lap pool will be closed, and lanes will run along the width of the pool. Regular hours and operations will resume on Friday, September 25. 

The Augustus Brown Swimming Pool will remain open and operating on its regular schedule. Swimmers are encouraged to visit the downtown facility during these closures. Please check the Juneau Pools Calendar to see what is open and available for public use. 

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

September 16th, 2026|

Sigoowu Ye Park Closed Temporarily for Safety Upgrades 

Starting September 15, 2026, Sigoowu Ye Park will be temporarily closed for the safety of park users and to prevent further damage to playground infrastructure caused by bike use in the park. During the closure, City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ) staff will be working to install chicane rails at the entrances to prevent the use of bikes in the park.  

After Sigoowu Ye Park reopened in August, CBJ began receiving reports that reckless bike riders were scaring and running into young park users. The bike use has also caused damage to the new playground surface. While additional signage was installed to remind visitors that bikes are not allowed in the park, the signs were recently found vandalized and the dangerous bike activity continued.   

To protect the safety of all park users, CBJ Parks & Recreation has made the difficult decision to temporarily close the playground until additional safety precautions are complete. During the closure, you can find other parks to visit at the Parks & Recreation’s Find a Park website.  

For more information about the Sigoowu Ye Park closure, contact CBJ Parks & Recreation at 907-586-5226. 

September 15th, 2026|

Registration for Parks & Recreation’s Start Smart Sports Opens September 14 

Registration for Parks & Recreation’s Start Smart Sports program (ages 3 to 5 years) opens Monday, September 14 at noon. Sign up online under the “Youth & Teen” tab. 

There are 23 spots available, and registration is first-come, first-served. Once the program is full, additional sign-ups will be placed on a waitlist. Participants must turn 3 years old by the first day of the program. 

Program Details 

  • When: Wednesdays, October 14 through November 18 
  • Time: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. 
  • Where: Floyd Dryden Gymnasium 
  • Cost: $45 plus tax (includes a Start Smart T-shirt) 

Scholarships 

Families interested in financial assistance can complete the online scholarship form by September 21. For scholarship questions, contact Amanda Lovejoy at 907-586-2635 ext. 4156 or [email protected]. 

About The Program 

Start Smart Sports helps young children build confidence and develop the fundamentals of organized sports without competition or pressure. Kids work one-on-one with an adult to learn basic skills like kicking, dribbling, throwing, batting, and agility. Adults are active participants, making it a fun and engaging experience for both parties. 

For questions, contact Recreation Coordinator MJ Goedeken at [email protected] or 907-586-2635. 

September 9th, 2026|
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