Savikko Fields 3 & 4 will close this Friday, April 28 as Admiralty Construction prepare to plant grass turf on both fields.
Due to work involving field preparation and grass seed planting, the fields will be closed until further notice. CBJ will provide a public update when the work is complete.
For more information, please contact CBJ Project Manager Nick Druyvestein at (907) 586-0800 ext. 4224 or [email protected].
The City and Borough of Juneau, together with consultants Coffman Engineers and J.A. Brennan Associates, will host two events on Thursday, April 27, to gather public feedback on the future of Marine Park and capture the community’s vision for the cornerstone of Juneau’s waterfront.
Juneau residents of all ages are invited to Marine Park from 3:00 to 5:30 p.m. for family-friendly outdoor fun including games, sidewalk chalk, and a fire pit. CBJ and consultants will be available to talk about the park and hear ideas for improvements in a relaxed and informal setting.
The casual gathering will be followed by a formal public meeting at the Baranof Hotel from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. The meeting will include a presentation on the Marine Park project and offer the opportunity for more in-depth questions and public comment.
Feedback gathered at both events will be to develop a Marine Park Master Plan to guide the park’s long-term future and help direct upcoming renovations.
Following the development of this plan, a design for proposed improvements is scheduled to be completed this fall. Construction is anticipated to begin in 2024. For the latest project information, visit the Marine Park Improvements project page.
Registration for Parks & Recreation’s Start Smart Soccer (ages 3-4) opens Monday, April 24, at noon. There are 26 spots available. The program costs $40 plus tax, which includes a Start Smart tee shirt. Register online under “Youth & Teen.” Registration is first come, first served. All registrations received after the session is full will be placed on a waitlist.
Scholarships are available; contact Recreation Coordinator Amanda Lovejoy at (907) 586-2635 ext. 4156 or [email protected] for more information.
The Start Smart program is for 3-4 year olds (participants must be 3 by the first session). Start Smart Soccer sessions are held 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. every Wednesday, May 10 – June 14, at the JDHS turf field. Children work with an adult in their lives in a supportive environment to learn the basic skills of soccer: kicking, dribbling, trapping, and agility. Adults are active participants in the program.
For more information, visit the program website, or contact Recreation Coordinator Amanda Lovejoy at [email protected] or (907) 586-2635 ext. 4156.
What Southeast Alaska community can you walk, run, or hike to by September 1 without ever leaving Juneau? 104 miles to Skagway or 297 miles to Ketchikan? Juneau Parks & Recreation’s 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. Hit the trails, go for a walk, or even jump on the treadmill. The more miles you log, the more chances you have to win prizes. Register now through May 7 here (under Special Events tab).
Registered Juneau 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.
To be eligible for prizes and receive a Walk Southeast sticker, submit your tracker by September 2 on the Walk Southeast webpage. The local drawing grand prize is a 1-night stay at Amalga Cabin. The Alaska Airlines drawing is for two roundtrip tickets anywhere Alaska Airlines flies. To qualify for that, you must be registered, live in Southeast Alaska, walk a minimum of 150 miles, and submit your tracker by the September 2 deadline.
Walk Southeast, created by Juneau Parks & Recreation, is a region-wide activity. People in Ketchikan, Juneau, Petersburg, and Wrangell will register through their communities, but anyone in Southeast can register and participate for a chance to win the Alaska Airlines tickets.
For more information, contact CBJ Recreation & Public Services Manager Lauren Verrelli at 907-586-0423 or [email protected].
Treadwell Arena will celebrate the end of its 20th anniversary season with a free open skate on Sunday, April 23 from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
The open skate will be Treadwell’s final event of 2022-2023. Admission and skate rentals are free of charge thanks to the generous sponsorship of Alaska Auto Repair. Please note that rental skates are limited and will be available first-come, first-served.
Treadwell Arena will remain closed for the summer due to a much-needed roof replacement. Please visit the Treadwell Arena website for roof project updates, 2023-24 reopening info, and program details.
For more information, contact Treadwell Arena Manager Lauren Anderson at [email protected].