The CBJ Assembly today approved the proposal to extend installation of the HESCO flood barriers to further protect property and infrastructure during a special meeting of the Assembly Committee of the Whole (view recording). This extension is referred to as Phase 1A of the HESCO barrier project and is guided …
Construction on the Lawson Creek Road Reconstruction Project will begin on Monday, May 12 and continue throughout the summer. The project, which affects the entirety of Lawson Creek Road, part of Great Western Street, and part of of Raven Road (see attached), includes water main replacement, sanitary sewer system repairs, …
New flood modeling supports both near and long-term GLOF mitigation solutions, emergency preparedness The City & Borough of Juneau (CBJ) today published flood fighting inundation maps for the Mendenhall Valley for glacial lake outburst floods (GLOF). The series of maps demonstrates the effectiveness of the Phase 1 HESCO barrier project and …
Juneau Pools is offering two certification courses this spring for those interested in working in aquatics: Water Safety Instructor (WSI) Certification and American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification. Both courses are hosted at Dimond Park Aquatic Center and offer opportunities to earn nationally recognized credentials—and are free for participants who apply …
Dimond Park Field House has updated track hours for the month of May. Turf for Tots will operate on its regular schedule from May 1 to May 25, with adjusted hours May 27 to May 30. Open Turf will continue on its regular schedule through Wednesday, May 21 and will not be offered …
Juneau Pools will offer Preschool and Youth swim lessons at both Dimond Park Aquatic Center and Augustus G. Brown Swimming Pool this summer beginning June 2. Registration opens Friday, May 9, at noon. Register online through the Parks & Rec catalog (click on the “Juneau Pools” tab). Registration will not …
Spring is here and the Jensen-Olson Arboretum’s flowering plants—including its nationally-recognized primula collection—are in bloom! Join JOA for events throughout May to get outdoors and celebrate the arrival of spring and summer in Juneau. Mother’s Day Celebration Sunday, May 11 | 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Enjoy live music and …
The Downtown Douglas/West Juneau (DD/WJ) Steering Committee is seeking public comment on the draft DD/WJ Area Plan. This plan encompasses the area from Sandy Beach to the Douglas Bridge, and, if adopted, will become part of CBJ’s Comprehensive Plan, a big-picture guide that helps the city decide how to grow …
Join Juneau Parks & Recreation for one last adventure on the ice as we wrap up the season with a Star Wars-themed public skate at Treadwell Arena on Sunday, May 4 from 6:45–8:15 p.m. Come dressed as your favorite Jedi, Sith, or Star Wars character—costumes are highly encouraged, and admission …
Registration for CBJ Parks & Recreation’s Youth Outdoor Soccer program will open on Monday, May 5 at 8 a.m. Sign up online through the Parks and Rec registration catalog (under the “Youth and Teen” tab). The 2025 Youth Outdoor Soccer program for kids ages 5-14 will run for 8 weeks …
