In celebration of the holiday season, paid parking downtown will not be enforced during the 2024 Gallery Walk. Enforcement will end at 3 p.m. on Friday, December 6.

On-street parking will not be limited to two hours, and free parking will be offered at the Shopper’s Lot, the North Franklin Lot, the Downtown Transportation Center Garage, the Marine Parking Garage, and the South Franklin Docks & Harbors lots (Taku Lot, Tram Lot, Cruise Ship Terminal Lot and Peratrovich Plaza Lot).  All other parking restrictions will still remain in force.

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

Explore Juneau, support local businesses, and win prizes this holiday season in CBJ Parks & Recreation’s Candy Cane Hunt! Print or download a Candy Cane Tracker from the Parks & Rec website, then head out and around town December 3 – 17 to find the printed candy cane numbers in the store windows. The more candy canes you find, the more chances you’ll earn to win prizes.

This year, the Candy Cane Hunt will offer two different trackers, one for Downtown Juneau and one for the Mendenhall Valley. Choose your favorite tracker or complete both for even more tickets in the drawing!

This activity is open to both kids and adults. To enter the prize drawing, submit your Candy Cane Tracker by December 17. The number of tickets you’ll earn depends on how many numbers you find—find all the details on the tracker. And don’t miss a chance to earn bonus tickets by locating the five extra-large candy canes hanging in the windows of CBJ offices and facilities downtown. Take a selfie with each candy cane you find and earn one bonus ticket per selfie!

Some businesses are offering specials for Candy Cane Hunt participants, like a treat, free item, or discount. Look for participating businesses listed on the tracker with an asterisk* and find their special by scanning the QR code on/near their front door.

Parks & Recreation will hold the prize drawing on Wednesday, December 18, and winners will be notified by phone/email and announced on Juneau Parks & Recreation’s Facebook page.

If you don’t have access to a printer, email [email protected] with your mailing address and how many trackers you need. You can also pick one up at the new Parks & Rec office at 1208 Glacier Avenue, Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

For more information, call Parks & Recreation at (907) 586-5226, or visit the Candy Cane Hunt website or the Facebook event.

Preschool Open Gym is back for the winter! This seasonal program offers children ages 6 months to 6 years a place on Douglas to run and play in a warm and dry environment during the colder months.

This year, Preschool Open Gym will run from December 2 through April 25. Sessions are open Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Mt. Jumbo Gym (909 4th Street). The gym is closed on holidays, including Christmas and New Year’s.

Preschool Open Gym sessions cost $5 per child, with no charge for parents/guardians or infants under 6 months. Turf for Tots passes and Parks & Rec Winter Passes are also accepted, though please note that the Winter Pass must be assigned to the child. 10-visit passes and monthly Preschool Open Gym passes are available for purchase online under the Mt. Jumbo Gym tab and may also be used at the Field House for Turf for Tots.

As a heads up, please be aware that Mt. Jumbo Gym only offers street parking (in addition to an ADA space).

Parks & Rec is currently hiring for recreation aides at Mt. Jumbo Gym. Visit the job posting to find out more and submit your application.

For more information, contact Parks & Rec at (907) 586-5226 or email [email protected].

Two annual favorites return as Treadwell Arena hosts Turkey Bowling and Santa Skate over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend—and this year both events are free!

First, lace up your skates and trade in your bowling ball for a frozen turkey on Wednesday, November 27 from 7 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. Enjoy open skate and knock down the most pins to win a turkey to take home! This event is generously sponsored by Juneau-Gastineau Rotary.

Then return to the rink on Friday, November 29, to skate with Santa and his elves from 7 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. This event is generously sponsored by Douglas Fourth of July Committee.

Events include both admission and skate rentals free of charge—just be aware that rental skates are limited and first come, first served.

Already in the holiday mood? Parks & Recreation’s 5^th Annual Candy Cane Hunt is just around the corner. This year’s hunt will run from December 3 to 17—stay tuned for more details soon.

For more information, contact Treadwell Arena at (907) 586-0410 or visit treadwellarena.org.