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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|

Public Meeting on Jackie Renninger Park Design Scheduled for January 28

The City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ) Parks & Recreation, alongside PND Engineers and Corvus Design, will host a public meeting on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, to present the latest design development for Jackie Renninger Park. The session will include a dedicated workshop focusing on the layout and features of a new covered skate park.

Building on the Master Plan finalized in 2025, the project aims to transform the 5-acre site in the lower Mendenhall Valley into a comprehensive neighborhood park. Proposed features include eight new pickleball courts, a covered skate park, a playground, day-use shelters, a dog park, and other amenities. Jackie Renninger Park would provide new recreation opportunities for one of Juneau’s most underserved residential neighborhoods.

Meeting Details:

When: Wednesday, January 28, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Where: Mendenhall Valley Public Library (Large Conference Room)

Format: Hybrid; participants may join in person or via Zoom. Webinar ID: 828 7571 5049

Community members are encouraged to attend to learn about the project, ask questions and provide critical feedback as the project moves through its design refinement. For those unable to attend, project documents and previous park designs are available on the Jackie Renninger Master Plan project page.

For questions, contact Parks & Recreation at (907) 586-5226 or [email protected].

January 14th, 2026|

Fourth Floor of DTC Parking Garage Closed, Free Parking Available in Downtown Parking Garages

The fourth floor of the Downtown Transit Center (DTC) Parking Garage is closed due to extreme snow. Be aware that water seen coming into the garage from the third floor is from an overflow of snow melt caused by a plugged drain and the garage’s heated ramps.

All open floors of the DTC Parking Garage, along with the Marine Parking Garage, are available for free parking this week through Friday, January 9 at 4 p.m. The City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ) encourages drivers to move parked cars from the street into the parking garages to allow for efficient snow removal. Overnight parking is not available in the North Franklin lot, Shoppers lot and Whittier lot to also allow for snow removal.

For more information, contact CBJ Parks and Recreation at (907) 586-5226 or [email protected].

January 5th, 2026|