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Work on Yaadachoon at Overstreet Seawalk starts Wednesday, April 6

Work on Yaadachóon, a 20-foot aluminum canoe located on the Overstreet Park Seawalk, starts April 6 and will last about a week. This includes pouring a decorative concrete band and adding cobble infill. No portion of the Seawalk will be closed, but please be aware of the work taking place and stay clear of the area.

Yaadachóon was created by Southeast Alaska artist Robert Mills in 2020 through the City and Borough of Juneau CARES ArtWorks Grant program. The canoe is located on the Seawalk island with the bow of the canoe facing southeast to the waters of the Taku River.

For more information, call Juneau Parks and Recreation at 907-586-5226.

April 5th, 2022|

Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee to discuss off-road vehicle park

The City and Borough of Juneau Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee meets tonight, April 5, at 5:30 p.m. via Zoom to discuss next steps for a proposed off-road vehicle (ORV) park located on CBJ-owned property approximately 35 miles out the road. The committee will consider a recommendation to the Assembly to support additional research and development of the proposal.

Join the meeting online https://juneau.zoom.us/j/94184441385 or call 1-253-215-8782 with Webinar ID: 941 8444 1385. See the agenda packet here and find information on ORV Park Planning on page 14. The Juneau Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee meeting provides opportunities for public comment.

Then, on April 11, the Lands, Housing and Economic Development Committee will also consider a recommendation to the Assembly. With Assembly support, the next steps will be design development, additional study of the proposal, permit applications and consideration by the Assembly of an ordinance to support a partnership with the Juneau Off-Road Association.

For more information, go to the project webpage, or contact Parks & Recreation Deputy Director Michele Elfers at 907-586-5226 or [email protected].

April 5th, 2022|

Marine Park Plaza seasonal parking ends April 8

Seasonal parking at the Marine Park Plaza is coming to an end. The last day to park in the Plaza is Friday, April 8. Docks & Harbors personnel will block off access to the Plaza on Saturday, April 9. Any vehicles remaining in the Plaza after 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, April 10, will be subject to impound at the owner’s expense.

Parking at the Marine Parking Garage (MPG) is available for MPG permit holders who have been parking in the Plaza. Please note: Spaces 5 through 25 in the MPG are reserved for hourly parking, and permit parking is available in spaces 26 and higher.

For more information, contact Parks & Recreation at 907-586-5226 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or email [email protected].

March 31st, 2022|

Public comment needed for proposed improvements to Kaxdigoowu Heen Dei

The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) and the City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ) are proposing to improve the functional condition of Kaxdigoowu Héen Dei (Brotherhood Bridge Trail). During this part of the process, DOT&PF is soliciting public comments for the proposed project until April 30. Learn more about the proposed project here and leave a comment here.

Proposed improvements would include:

Replacing the pedestrian bridge at Montana Creek to provide a larger span for more natural stream movement and to allow emergency and maintenance vehicle use
Armoring Montana Creek streambanks to increase the expected life of the new bridge
Trail reconstruction including repairing subgrade in select areas
Repaving the trail
Replacing and/or adding drainage culverts

Construction is projected to begin in the summer of 2023 and would take 3-4 months. Loud noise associated with pile driving may be heard up to half-a-mile away from the Montana Creek Bridge during construction. Portions of Kaxdigoowu Héen Dei will be closed to thru traffic during construction.

CBJ expects the project to go through a CBJ public process as well, which will involve more rounds of public comment.

For more information about the entire trail rehabilitation project, visit the DOT&PF project page; or contact CBJ Engineer Alan Steffert at (907) 586-0800 ext. 4190.

March 29th, 2022|

Parks & Recreation hiring for Field House Recreation Aides

Juneau Parks & Recreation‘s Dimond Park Field House is recruiting for permanent part-time limited Recreation Aides. These positions oversee public use of the facility including an artificial turf field, elevated track, and other facilities. These positions are responsible for daily operation of the facility including: customer service, retail sales, completing light cleaning and maintenance of offices, facilities, and equipment.

The position is located at the Field House at 2961 Riverside Drive. Starting pay is $12.73 – $13.60 hourly depending on qualifications. See the job posting here. Apply here, or call Mary at 907-364-3734 for more details. The job closes on April 4.

March 28th, 2022|