The City and Borough of Juneau is pleased to share that three playgrounds – Sigoowu Ye Park, Si’t Tuwan Park and Dzantik’i Heeni Playground – are expected to open this fall after exciting updates based on years of public input are completed. Below are the current statuses of each park’s construction. Sigoowu Ye Park – Lemon Creek Updates being made to Sigoowu Ye Park include new playground equipment, upgraded pathways and improved landscaping, and enhanced lighting. Currently, contractors …
The City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ) is pleased to share the positive results found in this year’s annual water quality report. The report, which assesses Juneau’s drinking water sources, is available to the public each year. Highlights from the 2025 water quality report include: Juneau’s treated drinking water, sourced from the Last Chance Basin wellfield and the Salmon Creek Reservoir, …
The City and Borough of Juneau, Tlingit & Haida and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are partnering to host flood preparedness and sandbag distribution events this summer to help residents prepare for potential flooding along the Mendenhall River. The events are on the following dates: July 11, 18, 25 …
The City and Borough of Juneau Flood Information Hotline is now available during weekdays. Residents can call the hotline with non-emergency questions and concerns related to the 2026 glacial lake outburst flood. The hotline is available at 907-500-0890 on Mondays through Fridays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Once Suicide Basin is filled, the hotline will extend operating …
Crews have begun closing the remaining gaps in the Phase 1 and Phase 2 HESCO flood barriers, which were previously left open to provide the public access to certain trails along the Mendenhall River. Earlier this month, both Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the flood barrier system were completed. Gaps left open for pedestrian access include the Brotherhood Bridge, the Wildmeadow Lane entrance to Kaxdigoowu Héen Dei (Brotherhood Bridge Trail), the Dimond Park Pedestrian Bridge and behind …
The City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ) Assembly Committee of the Whole (COW) Worksession scheduled for Monday, July 20 at the Andrew Hope Building has been cancelled for both topical and timing reasons. CBJ will move the planned agenda topics to a future COW worksession after the 2026 glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF). The Special COW meeting was originally scheduled to provide updates …
The City and Borough of Juneau Parks & Recreation invites the community to celebrate the new elevator at the Dimond Park Field House, which improves access to the facility for field house users. A ribbon cutting ceremony for the opening of the elevator will be held on Thursday, July 23, at noon. The addition of this elevator will allow all visitors, including those with mobility needs, to …
The City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ) Engineering & Public Works department is pleased to share that the work on the Phase 1 HESCO Reconstruction and Repair project was completed this week. The Phase 1 HESCO reconstruction project utilized documented damage reports and river behavior from the 2025 glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF), along …
With the first few months of the Marine Park Rebuild complete, the park’s decorative walkway – which connects the end of the Downtown Seawalk to the Merchants Wharf plaza – is now open for pedestrian traffic and emergency access through the remainder of the summer season. The City and Borough of Juneau’s contractor for this project, Dawson Construction LLC, has moved fencing to incorporate the rest …
Join City and Borough of Juneau’s Parks & Recreation for Month of Play, a month of in-person and Do-It-Yourself fun taking place Friday, July 10 through Wednesday, August 5. Complete activities, get free admission to Parks & Recreation facilities, and join the in-person events – all for free and with the chance to win a prize! At each event, you’ll receive an entry …
