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Various Parks & Rec Fees Increase on July 1, 2026
Starting July 1, 2026, fees across a variety of Parks & Recreation services and programs will increase to reflect increased operational expenses and decreased city general funding. The upcoming fee changes were adopted during the fiscal year 2027 municipal budget process. The last significant increase to Parks & Recreation fees was in 2021.
View the full list of fee increases HERE. All updated fees will be reflected on the Parks & Rec website by July 1.
Preschool Open Gym will be moved to Marie Drake and will reopen to the public after Labor Day.
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.