Shéiyi Xaat Hít (Spruce Root House) Launches Safe Place® Program for Youth

Juneau's only 24/7 emergency youth shelter, Shéiyi Xaat Hít, has launched Safe Place® in partnership with Tlingit and Haida, first responders, and community organizations. Safe Place designates youth-friendly businesses as locations where any young person ages 10 to 17 in crisis can walk in, ask for help, and be connected with a trained shelter staff member within 30 minutes.

Look for the black and yellow signs at participating locations across Juneau, or text "safe" and your location to 44357. Celebrate the launch at the Safe Place Launch Party on Friday, June 12 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Zach Gordon Youth Center.

Read the full release here.

Upcoming Closures and Summer Schedule for Juneau Pools

Dimond Park Aquatic Center and Augustus G. Brown Swimming Pools begin summer schedules on Tuesday, May 26. This schedule change includes additional opens swims withthe yellow slide open at DPAC on Tuesdays and Thursdays 2-4 p.m.

Floating Yoga at AGB

Summer Swim Lesson Registration is Open

Juneau Pools is offering summer swim lessons for Preschool (3-5 years old) and Youth (6 – 12 years old) in June and July 2026. Registration opens online only on Friday, May 8 at noon. Visit the online catalog and click on the “Juneau Pools” tab for more details and to sign-up. Classes will be held at Augustus G. Brown Pool and Dimond Park Aquatic Center. The total cost for eight lessons is $80 plus tax. Scholarships are available. 

Protect Your Belongings

Aquatics staff strongly encourage patrons to lock their belongings while using our facility. Parks & Recreation is not liable for lost or stolen items and we strongly discourage patrons from bringing valuables into the facility.

Please assist staff in preventing thefts by doing these things when visiting:

• Do not bring valuables with you to public facilities.
• Secure your items in a zipped bag and lock your lockers.
• If you see something, say something.

If you have items stolen, please:

• Inform the front desk staff and complete an Incident Report.
• File a police report with JPD here.

Thank you for your cooperation and support.

Healthy Bones Aquatic Fitness Class

Augustus G. Brown Swimming Pool is rolling out a new aquatic fitness class! Stop by the pool on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. for an all-ages class designed to provide a gentle yet-effective workout for those seeking to improve strength and joint care. Through low-impact exercises in the water, participants will engage in movements that strengthen muscles, enhance flexibility, and reduce joint stress. The buoyancy of the water provides a safe and supportive environment, making it ideal for individuals with arthritis or those looking to prevent bone density loss. The class emphasizes posture, coordination, and overall mobility to help boost confidence and prevent falls. No registration is required—just show up with your swimsuit, towel, and water shoes (optional but recommended!). Regular pool admission applies, and pool passes are accepted.