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Juneau Human Rights Commission Invites Residents to April 10 Town Hall

April 9, 2026 – FYI

Juneau residents are invited to “Town Hall: Fostering Safety, Dignity, and Human Rights” to explore the barriers and inequities experienced by local LGBTQ+, Alaska Native, and at-risk individuals. The event is hosted by the Juneau Human Rights Commission this Friday, April 10 at 5:30 p.m. in the University of Alaska Southeast Egan Lecture Hall.  Participants will listen to a panel of local experts emceed …

Adult and child swimming at Augustus G. Brown Pool during Parent and Tot swim lessons.

Registration for Parent & Tot Swim Lessons Opens April 10

April 8, 2026 – FYI

The City and Borough of Juneau Parks & Recreation department has a Parent and Tot swimming lesson for children 6 months to 3 years old coming up. Classes take place at Augustus G. Brown Pool on Saturdays between 10 to 11:30 a.m., from April 18 to May 30, with no class meeting on April 23. A parent or guardian will need be in …

Homestead Park’s new non-slip elevated surface overlooks the Gastineau Channel and downtown Juneau. 

Reconstruction Complete, Homestead Park Reopens to Public

April 8, 2026 – FYI

The City and Borough of Juneau is excited to announce the reopening of Homestead Park, a popular viewpoint of downtown Juneau located in Douglas. The park was rebuilt through a project funded entirely by Marine Passenger Fees to address safety and traffic flow concerns. The park now features an elevated walkway with a non-slip surface, a loop design, and a larger viewing deck for a safer, …

Visitors line up for the Dimond Park Aquatic Center water slides.

Dimond Park Aquatic Center Closed for Swim Meet April 10 to 12 

April 7, 2026 – FYI

The Dimond Park Aquatic Center fitness deck will be closed starting at 9 a.m. Thursday, April 9, in preparation for a swim meet. The entire Dimond Park Aquatic Center will be closed at 8 a.m. Friday, April 10, through Sunday, April 12. Normal operating hours will resume Monday, April 13.  …

 

April 8 Eaglecrest Board Planning Committee Meeting Cancelled 

April 7, 2026 – FYI

The Eaglecrest Board Planning Committee meeting scheduled for 12 p.m. on Wednesday, April 8 has been cancelled.   For more information about public meetings, visit the City and Borough of Juneau calendar at juneau.org/calendar.  

Two Juneau Pools lifeguards pose with thumbs up at the Dimond Park Aquatic Center.

Registration Opens for April 2026 Juneau Pools Lifeguard Training Course  

March 27, 2026 – FYI

City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ) Parks and Recreation is offering a lifeguard course in April 2026 to earn an American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification, valid for two years. Registration is open at noon today, March 27 until 8 a.m. on Friday, April 10. Class fees are $250 for general participants but free for those who apply for employment as a Juneau Pools lifeguard …

Juneau residents participate in a CBJ Community Compass workshops. Residents talk to each around a table with cards and tokens.

Juneau Residents Invited to Share City Budget Input at April 15 Assembly Listening Session

March 27, 2026 – FYI

The City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ) invites Juneau residents to share their input on the next city budget during the Assembly Listening Session on Wednesday, April 15 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Assembly Chambers and online, and more details can be found at bit.ly/4bn40El.  The Assembly Listening Session …

Bikes parked before a triathlon.

Register for May 17 Dimond Dash Super Short Relay Triathlon

March 25, 2026 – FYI

City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ) Parks & Recreation is partnering with Aukeman Triathlon to host the Dimond Dash Super Short Relay Triathlon on Sunday, May 17 at Dimond Park. Online registration opens today, March 25, at noon through the Parks and Recreation registration catalog under the “Special Events” tab. The registration fee is $60 per team until Monday, April 27. Afterwards, …

Juneau residents gather on a clear summer day at the Jensen-Olson Arboretum.

Jensen-Olson Arboretum Begins Summer Hours on April 1

March 25, 2026 – FYI

The Jensen-Olson Arboretum is excited to begin summer hours beginning Wednesday, April 1 through September 30. The arboretum, located at 23035 Glacier Highway, will be open to visitors from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday.  ###  For more information about the arboretum, contact Arboretum Manager Ginger Hudson at [email protected].  

 

Corrected Property Assessment Notices with Senior Citizen & Disabled Veteran Exemptions to be mailed March 30 

March 25, 2026 – FYI

The City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ) Office of the Assessor identified an issue affecting approximately 300 property assessment notices mailed on March 18, 2026 which did not reflect the relevant Senior Citizen & Disabled Veteran exemption. This error is related to an ongoing software conversion and has been since …