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Two skating clinics at Treadwell Arena in April

Treadwell Arena has two skating clinics coming up in April. Registration is already open for speed skating. Youth Try Hockey registration will open on Monday, March 28. Register here.

Speed Skating Clinic for ages 12+ with intermediate skating skills
Instructors Michael Keye-Schuler & Andrew Dyke are leading a speed skating clinic April 3, 10, 17 and 24 at Treadwell Arena. Each one-hour session costs $15 or register for all four for $50. Skaters must be 12+ with intermediate skating skills (must be able to skate comfortably without assistance and perform a snowplow stop). Layered, warm and movable clothing, gloves, and helmets are required. Short track speed skates will be provided and are first come first served. Space is limited to 20 skaters.

Youth Try Hockey Clinic for ages 4-17, beginning skating skills recommended
Treadwell Arena and Juneau Douglas Ice Association are teaming up for two try hockey clinics for youth ages 4-17. Sessions are 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. on April 9 and 16. Beginning skating skills are recommended and gear is provided. Experienced coaches and players will be there to help skaters every step of the way, from getting the gear on to moving the puck on the ice. Register for one session for $15 or both sessions for $20 and give hockey a try! Registration opens at noon on March 28.

March 25th, 2022|

Juneau Pools resumes swim lessons at Dimond Park Aquatic Center

Juneau Pools is offering swim lessons for ages 3 – 12 this spring at Dimond Park Aquatic Center. Online registration for the first spring session of swim lessons opens Tuesday, March 29 at 8 a.m. here (under Juneau Pools). The session costs $48 per participant.

The session will consist of six 30-minute classes every Tuesday and Thursday for three weeks, April 5 – 21. Lessons will occur sometime during 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. for youth level classes (ages 5-12) and 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. for preschool level classes (ages 3-5).

If you’re interested in registering your child and do not already have an account on Parks & Recreation’s online registration system, you’re encouraged to set one up ahead of March 29. The sessions are anticipated to fill up quickly. Juneau Pools will not be accepting registration for swim lessons over the phone.

Preschool and youth sessions at Augustus Brown Swimming Pool will resume when repairs to the recreation pool are complete sometime this spring.

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

March 22nd, 2022|

Free Harry Potter movie at the Field House this Saturday at 6 p.m.

The City and Borough of Juneau Parks & Recreation Department presents a free Movie in the Park this Saturday, March 26, at 6 p.m. – Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone (PG). The movie will be shown at Dimond Park Field House, 2961 Riverside Drive. No reservations are required; simply show up. Doors open at 5:45 p.m. The event is sponsored by the Juneau Education Association and is part of its Read Across Alaska program.

Please note:

No food or drinks (besides water) are allowed on the turf in the Field House.
Feel free to bring pillows, blankets, and sleeping bags.
Masking is recommended. If you have symptoms consistent with COVID-19 within three days of the movie showing, please do not attend.
Doors to the Field House will open at 5:45 p.m. with the show time at 6 p.m.

For more information, call Parks & Recreation at 907-586-5226, or follow the Facebook event.

March 22nd, 2022|

Celebrate spring by adopting a flower

Every year, the City and Borough of Juneau relies on the generosity of local citizens to add beautiful flowers to Juneau’s landscape through the Adopt-A-Flower program. All donations go into funding 200 hanging baskets, 60 flower barrels, and 50 flower beds and planters seen throughout town, from the Juneau International Airport to Downtown Juneau. Donate online here (look under Special Events). All donations received by May 15 will be recognized on an Adopt-A-Flower sign displayed at Marine Park Plaza.

Most of the flowers that get planted around town start as seedlings in CBJ’s Mendenhall Valley greenhouse. In preparation for the summer season, Parks & Recreation Landscape Division staff members plant and care for more than 16,000 seedlings. In May, the flowers get planted.

Donations for the Adopt-A-Flower program come in various funding levels:

Seedling Sponsor $15 – $99
Flower Bed Sponsor $100 – $249
Flower Barrel Sponsor $250 – $499
Hanging Basket Sponsor at $500 and up

The first five people who donate $500 or above will receive a hanging basket from the landscape crew. Donate online here (look under Special Events).

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

March 21st, 2022|

Open turf time for kids ages 7-13 happening during Spring Break

Parks and Recreation is holding open turf time for children ages 7 – 13 at the Dimond Park Field House during Spring Break, Monday through Thursday (March 21 – 24) at 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. Each open turf session costs $6 (plus tax) per child. Register online now under the Field House tab. Each session will have 25 spots available.

Children can be dropped off at the Field House or accompanied by parents/guardians. There will be options for dodgeball, kickball, corn hole, or free play. Masking is recommended.

If your child has symptoms consistent with COVID-19 within three days of your registration date, please do not have them attend open turf time. If you need to cancel your reservation, please contact 907-586-5226 ext. 2 so the slot can be opened for another child.

For more information, contact the Dimond Park Field House at 907-364-3734.

March 18th, 2022|