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Free parking during Gallery Walk 2021

In celebration of the holiday season, paid parking in Downtown Juneau will not be enforced during the 2021 Gallery Walk. Enforcement will end at 3 p.m. this Friday, December 3.

On-street parking will not be limited to two hours, and free parking will be offered at the:

Shopper’s Lot (on the corner of Main St. and Egan Dr.)
North Franklin Lot (on the corner of North Franklin St. and Second St.)
Downtown Transportation Center Garage
Marine Parking Garage and the Marine Park Plaza

All other parking restrictions will still remain in force.

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

December 1st, 2021|

Candy Cane Hunt: Explore downtown & support local businesses

Explore Downtown Juneau with members of your household, support local businesses, and win prizes this holiday season in CBJ Parks & Recreation’s Candy Cane Hunt. This activity is for both kids and adults. Print or download a Candy Cane Tracker here, then head downtown December 1 – 19 to find the printed candy cane numbers in the store windows. To be eligible for prizes, find at least five candy cane numbers and submit your Candy Cane Tracker by noon on December 20.

Some businesses are offering specials for Candy Cane Hunt participants, like a discount or a free item with a purchase. Look for a list of the specials on the back of the tracker and show your tracker at the business to get the incentive. Masks must be worn inside businesses.

Parks & Recreation will hold a drawing for prizes on Tuesday, December 21, and winners will be notified by phone/email and announced on Juneau Parks & Recreation’s Facebook page. Downtown businesses have donated prizes for all ages.

If you don’t have access to a printer, email [email protected] with your mailing address and how many trackers you need. Trackers are also available in the entrance of City Hall, Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

For more information, call Parks & Recreation at 907-586-5226, or go to the Candy Cane Hunt website or the Facebook Event.

November 29th, 2021|

Track at Dimond Park Field House launches evening hours starting Monday, Nov. 22

The track at the Dimond Park Field House will be open to the public every weekday 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. starting Monday, November 22, on a reservation basis. Reservations for track time next week are open now. An individual can reserve up to three 45-minute time slots per week. Make a reservation here and pay upon arrival or use your pass at the field house front desk.

The evening hours are in addition to the current daytime drop-in hours, so starting Monday, November 22, the operating hours for Dimond Park Field House track are:

Monday – Friday

9 a.m. – 1 p.m. DROP-IN
5 p.m. – 8 p.m. RESERVATION

The track is closed on holidays (including November 25 & 26) and weekends. Up to 10 people can be on the track at any time during the evening hours. Masks and social distancing are required.

For more information on reservations, contact Parks & Recreation at 907-586-5226 ext. 1. For more information on the field house, call 907-364-3734.

November 19th, 2021|

Early registration for Parks & Recreation Youth Basketball & Pee Wee opens Monday, Nov. 22

Early registration for Parks & Recreation’s Youth Basketball League (ages 6 to 14) and Pee Wee Basketball (age 5) opens Monday, November 22 at 8 a.m. Early registration runs through December 3 and costs $55 for Youth Basketball and $35 for Pee Wee. Starting December 4, Youth Basketball registration costs increases to $65. Register online (look under “Youth & Teen”) starting Monday, November 22 at 8 a.m.

Space is limited and registration is first come, first served. Once a division is full, kids will automatically be placed on the waitlist. Scholarships are available; contact Recreation Coordinator Amanda Lovejoy at 586-2635 ext. 4156 or [email protected] for more information.

Youth Basketball League is about skill development, fun, and sportsmanship for newcomers and returning players. The season runs January 10 – March 12. Age divisions 6-7, 8-9, and 10-11 will be refereed by coaches; age division 12-14 will have referees. Kids will practice once a week for one hour. Games will take place on Saturday between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Kids must turn 6 years old by January 15, 2022 in order to play.

Youth Basketball relies on volunteer coaches and parent volunteers. If you’re interested, contact Recreation Coordinator Amanda Lovejoy at 586-2635 ext. 4156 or [email protected] for more information.

Pee Wee Basketball is for boys and girls age 5. The season runs January 15 – February 19. Kids will practice skills once a week on Saturday for an hour, six weeks total. Kids must turn 5 by January 15, 2022 in order to play.

Please note the following COVID-19 mitigation protocols for Youth and Pee Wee Basketball:

In alignment with the Juneau School District, the City and Borough of Juneau is requiring all players and volunteer coaches have proof of COVID-19 vaccination or test weekly.
Masks will be required at all times while indoors, including during play.
Spectators will not be allowed in the gyms. Only volunteer coaches and players will be allowed inside gyms. Information regarding drop-off and pickups will be sent out to families before the start of the season.
If a child is sick, they must stay home from games or practices.

See more details on COVID-19 mitigation protocols on the Youth Basketball website.

For more information, contact Recreation Coordinator Amanda Lovejoy at [email protected] or 586-2635 ext. 4156.

November 19th, 2021|

Free Movie in the Park on Saturday, Nov. 20 at 7:30 p.m.

As part of Zach Gordon Youth Center’s 75th anniversary celebration, the City and Borough of Juneau Parks & Recreation Department presents a free Movie in the Park this Saturday, November 20, at 7:30 p.m. – Onward (PG). Anticipating colder weather, Onward will be shown at Dimond Park Field House. Reservations open Thursday, November 18, at noon here (look under “Special Events”). Space is limited and reservations are required.

Please note:

Individual reservations are required. Please select each individual who will be attending the show during the reservation process.
No food or drinks (besides water) are allowed on the turf in the field house.
To ensure the event is COVID-safe, sit together with your family/bubble at least 6-feet from other bubbles, and wear a face covering at all times.
Doors to the Dimond Park Field House will open at 7 p.m. with show time at 7:30 p.m.

This Movie in the Park is sponsored by Friends of the Zach Gordon Youth Center.

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

November 17th, 2021|