Clue Game #2 | October 9 - 11

Was it Professor Chinook with the croquet mallet at Evergreen Cemetery? Solve the mystery of Parks & Recreation's Clue on the Lena Point Trail between October 9 and 11. Download or print a Clue Card from the Clue webpage, then walk the trail to discover who the suspect is, what weapon was used, and the location of the crime. Submit your accusation by 8 a.m. on Monday, October 5, for a chance to win in the prize drawing. Game #3 will be coming up on the following weekend. Play more games for more chances to win!

Breast Cancer Awareness Skate | October 9

Join us to raise awareness and honor those affected by breast cancer at Treadwell Arena on October 9 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Enjoy FREE skating, drawing on the ice, a bake sale, a silent auction, and purchase a limited-edition shirt. Skates will be first-come, first-served. This event is generously sponsored by Jared Lee, DDS, and Cancer Connection! Donations will be accepted at the door, and all proceeds from this event will benefit Cancer Connection.

Movie in the Park | October 11

Juneau Public Libraries and Friends of Juneau Public Libraries are presenting How to Train Your Dragon (2010, PG) at Floyd Dryden Gym on October 11! The traditional screening is at 1 p.m., and the sensory-friendly screening is at 3:30 p.m. This screening is designed for those who would benefit from a more relaxed environment and will have more lights, reduced volume, and closed captions. Doors will open 30 minutes before each showing, so come early to enjoy a dragon-themed pop-up library and enter to win a $50 gift card. Feel free to bring your pillows, blankets, and snacks... we'll provide the popcorn!

Kaxdigoowu Heen Dei Closed

Kaxdigoowu Heen Dei will be partially closed starting on September 25 for critical repairs to the Dimond Park Footbridge. For public safety, the trail is closed from the Dimond Park Footbridge to the Equestrian Trail (located at the end of Wildmeadow Lane) until construction ends. The trailhead to the meadow will remain open. Updates will follow as repairs are made. Read the full release here.

Now Hiring | Youth Development Leaders

Zach Gordon Youth Services is hiring Youth Development Leaders to support after-school programming at Cedar Park and Geneva Woods on Douglas! They are looking for creative applicants who are organized, love building relationships, and are excited about program development. This role helps run a grant-funded after-school program that works directly with youth and provides on-site programming. Learn more and apply here.

Halloween Skate | October 23

Treadwell Arena is brewing up some spooky fun! The FREE annual Halloween Skate, sponsored by Juneau Pediatric Dentistry, is on Friday, October 23, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Come dressed in your costume for a chance to win prizes! Skate rentals are free and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Floating Pumpkin Patch | October 24

Time to pick pumpkins... at the pool?! Join us for some Halloween fun on Saturday, October 24, as Dimond Park Aquatic Center transforms into a floating pumpkin patch. Swim among the gourds, play games, win prizes, and pick out a favorite pumpkin to decorate and take home.

The two sessions will be from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. and 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. This event costs $22 plus tax per participant (free for an accompanying parent/guardian). Registration opens at noon on Monday, October 16. Each session will be limited to 60 participants.

Pickleball at Floyd Dryden Gym

Open Pickleball at the Floyd Dryden Gym is from September 8 through April 30, 2027. It is held from 12 to 3 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and 3 to 6 p.m. on Saturdays. The cost is $6/adult and $4/senior.

Open Gym at Marie Drake

We are excited to offer a new public program called Open Gym! Open Gym provides a space for all ages to enjoy drop-in pickleball, ping-pong, cornhole, and more. It is held on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Marie Drake gym. The cost is $6/adult and $4/senior.

Preschool Open Gym at Marie Drake

Preschool Open Gym is back, now at Marie Drake! Children ages 6 months to 6 years old can run and play on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., through April 30, 2027. Preschool Open Gym is $6 per child, with no charge for parents and guardians or infants under 6 months old. We will accept Turf for Tots passes and 10-visit or monthly passes. This facility is closed on holidays.

Sigoowu Ye Park Closed Until Further Notice

Beginning September 15, 2026, Sigoowu Yé Park will be temporarily closed due to unsafe bike use that has damaged playground infrastructure and put young park users at risk. During the closure, staff will be working to install chicane rails at the entrances to prevent the use of bikes in the park. Until the park reopens, visit the Find a Park website to find other parks to enjoy.

Si't Tuwan Park Closed for Renovation

Si't Tuwan Park in the Valley is currently closed to the public as renovation work continues. Updates include new playground equipment, basketball improvements, drainage improvements, new play surfacing, and enhanced lighting throughout the site. For the safety of yourself and others, please respect the park closure and avoid all construction equipment until the project is complete and the park has reopened.

Replacement of Cope Park Water Utility Pump Station

Construction on a new water pump station at Cope Park is underway now and is expected to wrap up by early 2027. Cope Park will remain open throughout the project. The access road will be open to pedestrians the entire time, though vehicle traffic may be reduced to one lane periodically and briefly closed during certain construction activities. The 7th Street stair access will not be affected. Park users should follow all traffic control signs and flaggers and stay alert for construction equipment in the area.

Read the full release here.

Christopher Trail Improvement Public Notice

This public notice is for a Multi-Use Trails Program grant to improve the Christopher Trail, making it walkable and bikeable from a spot above the Basin Road Gold Creek bridge, along the existing social trail above the Flume Trail, connecting to the newer stretch of trail below the Flume Trail, and crossing Gold Creek via a new pedestrian bridge near the Cope Park picnic area. You can email or mail any public comments to Parks & Recreation at 155 Heritage Way by October 24, 2026.