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Registration for swim lessons at AGB opens on April 19

Augustus G. Brown Swimming Pool will offer swim lesson sessions this spring for preschool & youth age groups. Each session lasts four weeks, from April 29 to May 22, with eight lessons in total. Preschool classes are open to children ages 3-5 and youth classes to ages 6-12.

Registration will open on Friday, April 19 at noon. To register, visit the Parks & Recreation online registration catalog and click on the Juneau Pools tab. Registrations will not be taken over the phone, in person, or in advance. All classes cost $80 + tax for eight lessons.

All lessons are thirty minutes long. Classes are offered in a variety of time slots between 4:15 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on Monday and Wednesday; see the registration portal for a detailed schedule. Swimmers should register for lessons according to their age and skill level. The maximum capacity for each class varies between 4 to 8 students based on the age group and number of instructors per class.

For more information, please contact Juneau Pools at (907) 586-0839 or email [email protected].

April 15th, 2024|

Register for the 5th Annual Walk Southeast

Hit the trails, go for a walk, or even jump on the treadmill in Juneau Parks & Recreation’s annual virtual trek from Juneau to Ketchikan. Walk Southeast is a free and fun activity that helps you stay active by tracking miles you walk, run, or hike between May 1 and September 1. The more miles you log, the more chances you have to win in a local prize drawing or the Alaska Airlines drawing for two round-trip tickets. Register now through May 6 here (under the Special Events tab).

Walk Southeast, created by Juneau Parks & Recreation, is a region-wide activity. This year, Sitka joins Juneau, Ketchikan, Petersburg and Wrangell to vie for the title of 2024 Walk Southeast champion, which goes to the community with the highest average of miles walked per participant. Walkers in these communities register locally, but anyone in other Southeast communities can register through Juneau Parks & Recreation and participate for a chance to win the Alaska Airlines tickets. To qualify, you must be registered, live in Southeast Alaska, walk at least 150 miles, and submit your tracker by September 3.

Registered participants have two options to track miles: a traditional fillable/printable PDF Mileage Tracker or the My Virtual Mission app. For all the details, go to the Walk Southeast webpage or Facebook event.

Join Juneau Parks & Recreation to kick off the challenge at Twin Lakes on Sunday, May 5 from 1 – 2:30 p.m. Get help setting up your My Virtual Mission app, enter a prize drawing, and add a couple miles to your tracker with a walk along the lake. Door prizes will be drawn throughout and a #teamjuneau group photo will be taken at about 2 p.m.

April 15th, 2024|

Kaxdigoowu Héen Dei (Brotherhood Bridge Trail) work begins April 17

Work will begin on Wednesday, April 17 on the Kaxdigoowu Héen Dei (Brotherhood Bridge Trail) Improvements project. This project, led by the State of Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities, will reconstruct the northern portion of the trail between Montana Creek and River Road trailhead and replace the pedestrian bridge over Montana Creek.

The trail between River Road and Montana Creek, as well as the immediate bridge site, will be closed to the public for the duration of construction. Please obey all posted trail closure signs and barricades for the safety of yourself and others.

Construction is currently expected to last through September.

For questions about the project, please contact DOT&PF project manager Steve Mielke at (907) 957-7969 or [email protected].

For questions about trail closures, please contact Coogan Construction Co. at (907) 780-6000.

For general questions about Kaxdigoowu Héen Dei, please contact CBJ Parks & Recreation at (907) 586-5226 or [email protected].

April 15th, 2024|

Free community open skate at Treadwell Arena on April 20

Lace up your skates for a free open skate at Treadwell Arena on Saturday, April 20 from 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. All in the community are welcome to join this event, generously sponsored by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Alaska.

Admission and skate rental are free—just be aware that skates are limited and will be available first-come, first-served.

For more information, RSVP to the Facebook event or visit treadwellarena.org.

April 12th, 2024|

Augustus G. Brown Swimming Pool closed April 22-26

Augustus G. Brown Swimming Pool will be temporarily closed to the public from Monday, April 22 through Friday, April 26 while the women’s locker room floors are refinished to improve drainage. Following the recent reopening of the facility, an issue affecting drainage was identified, requiring immediate corrective action. During the temporary closure, Dimond Park Aquatic Center will be open to the community.

Please also note that AGB Pool will be closed from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays from April 9-18 for maintenance leading up to the closure. Visit the Juneau Pools website for complete hours at both facilities.

For more information, contact Juneau Pools at (907) 586-0839.

April 8th, 2024|