Parks & Recreation

Welcome to Parks & Recreation

Welcome to Parks & Recreation
Winter Pass

Unlimited admission through March 31, 2025
Despicable Me 4

January 25 | 2 p.m. | DPFH
Winter Shelter Reservations
Open Turf

Mondays & Wednesdays | 2-4 p.m. | DPFH
Speed Skating

Select Sundays | 2:45 p.m. | Treadwell Arena
Preschool Open Gym

Weekdays | 9:30-11:30 a.m. | Mount Jumbo Gym

Happenings

ZGYC Launches New After-School Programs

Zach Gordon Youth Center is launching two new after-school programs in Cedar Park and Geneva Woods, starting in February. These free programs, available to children and youth ages 6-12, will provide a safe, fun, and supportive environment after school, offering homework help, healthy snacks, and activities like cooking, arts & crafts, games, and field trips. Older siblings ages 13-14 are welcome to join as helpers and mentors. Monthly family nights will also be held. Programs will run Monday through Friday from 2:30–5:15 p.m. at Cedar Park Apartments Unit 2A and the Geneva Woods Community Center. The programs begin on Monday, February 3, and families are invited to attend open house meetings to learn more:

Geneva Woods: January 29, 5-7 p.m. at the Community Center
Cedar Park: January 30, 5-7 p.m. at Unit 2A

For questions about the Cedar Park program, email Sophia Helge or call at (907) 419-9152. For questions about the Geneva Woods program, email Rachel Puckett or call at (907) 419-9152.

Family Fun Night at DPFH | January 24

The spring session of Family Fun Night starts on January 3 and will continue on select Fridays through April at Dimond Park Field House. This free event for younger children ages 0 - 6 years and their older siblings is a chance to run and play indoors during the cold and dark evenings of winter and early spring.

Family Fun Night will take place from 5 - 6:30 p.m. on the following Fridays: January 3 & 24, February 7 & 14, March 7 & 21, April 11 & 25.

We’ll kick off and wrap up with extra-long sessions on the first and last nights! January 3 will go from 5 – 7:30 p.m. and April 25 from 4 – 6 p.m. Please be aware that Family Fun Night does not include track access.

Despicable Me 4 | January 25

The Despicable Me marathon ends with a FREE matinee on the turf! "OH YEAH!" Despicable Me 4 will be presented at Dimond Park Field House on Saturday, January 25 at 2 p.m. Pack up some blankets and pillows to get comfortable on the turf. Low back lawn chairs are also allowed, we just ask that you sit near the back or off to the side. Please leaves the popcorn behind, snacks and drinks other than water are not permitted on the turf.

DPAC Altered Schedule | January 24 - January 26

Dimond Park Aquatic Center will be operating on an altered schedule from Friday, January 24 through Sunday, January 26 while hosting a swim meet. The fitness deck will close at 12 p.m. on Friday, January 24, and remain closed through the end of Sunday. Specific hours are as follows:

Friday, January 24: Fitness deck closes at 12 p.m.
Saturday, January 25: Open from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Sunday, January 26: Open from 1:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.

DPAC will return to regular hours on Monday, January 27. For the full schedule and more details, visit the DPAC website or contact Juneau Pools at (907) 586-0839.

Summer Shelter Rentals Open Monday, January 27

The City and Borough of Juneau Parks & Recreation Department will begin accepting summer shelter reservations on Monday, January 27 at 8 a.m. for dates between April 15 and September 15, at a cost of $30 per hour plus tax. Reservations can be made online under the Reservation tab, or in person at the new Parks & Recreation office at 1208 Glacier Avenue, or by emailing the reservation form to [email protected]. Online reservations provide a better chance of securing your preferred date and time. Shelters not reserved are available for public use on a first-come, first-served basis. For more details, visit the shelter reservations page.

Climbing Camp at ZGYC | February 18

The Zach Gordon Youth Center is excited to host a Climbing Camp on Tuesday, February 18th, in celebration of the in-service day. This fun-filled event will give kids the opportunity to learn to belay, participate in climbing games, and finish the day with an unforgettable cosmic climbing party under black lights. Climbing Camp will take place from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., and there are only 10 spots available, so be sure to register early! If you have any questions, feel free to email [email protected]. Don't miss out on this awesome climbing adventure!

New Paid Parking Available at the Whittier Parking Lot

The Whittier Parking Lot, located near the intersection of Whittier Street and 3rd Avenue next to the Zach Gordon Youth Center, is now open to the public for hourly paid parking. At this time, payment is only available through the ParkSmarter app. You can use the app to pay with a credit or debit card, add time to your parking session, and obtain receipts. The app is free and available for download on both iOS and Android devices.

Key Info:

Off-street paid parking is enforced Monday through Friday (excluding holidays) from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Parking is $0.75 per hour with a 2-hour minimum.
Free parking is available outside of those hours.
A pay station will be installed this spring for payments via card or coins.
Reserved spots next to the Zach Gordon Youth Center are for ZGYC use only (marked by signs).

For more details on public parking locations and how-tos, visit: bit.ly/parksrecparking Happy parking!

Homestead Park Closed for Reconstruction

Homestead Park in Douglas will be closed to the public for major reconstruction work beginning Monday, January 13. Construction is expected to continue into June 2025. During this closure, the park will undergo a number of improvements including replacements to the elevated wooden platforms, walkways, and stairs. This project is funded by the Marine Passenger Fee program. Learn more about the Homestead Park Rebuild project on the CBJ project page.

Save Money with the New Family Rate

Are you taking the whole family? Ask for the new family rate next time you visit the Juneau Pools, Treadwell Arena, or Dimond Park Field House. Family rates are valid for single admission only and taxes are included.

Open Swim: $22 for 2 adults and 3 youth/child
Open Skate: $25 for 2 adults and 3 youth
Open Turf or Track: $13 for 2 adults and 3 youth/senior

Parks & Recreation Winter Pass

The much anticipated Parks & Recreation Winter Pass goes on sale November 1! You can beat the winter blues this season with five months of unlimited access at your favorite CBJ Parks & Recreation facilities for just $200 + tax. The pass includes swimming, fitness classes, and workout equipment at Juneau Pools; Open Skate, Freestyle, Stick N’ Puck, and Pond Hockey at Treadwell Arena; and track access, Open Turf, Turf for Tots, and Chair Yoga at Dimond Park Field House.

To get the most bang for your buck, purchase your Winter Pass early and use it often; it is available for purchase at any participating facility or online beginning November 1 and is valid through March 31, 2025. Please note: the Winter Pass is assigned to an individual and is nontransferable.