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Young children chase a soccer ball on the Juneau-Douglas High School turf
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June 17, 2025

Registration for Start Smart Soccer opens June 23

Registration for CBJ Parks & Recreation’s Start Smart Soccer program will open on Monday, June 23 at 12 p.m. Sign up online through the Parks and Rec registration catalog (under the “Youth and Teen” tab). Start Smart Soccer, for children ages 3-4, runs for 6 weeks from mid-July through August. The program costs $40 plus tax and includes a Start…
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June 9, 2025

Project Playground closed June 10–12

Project Playground will be closed for repairs starting Tuesday, June 10 at 7 a.m. through Wednesday, June 11. Weather permitting, it will reopen by 9 a.m. on Thursday, June 12. We’ve been waiting for dry weather to complete essential repairs to the playground surfacing—and it’s finally here. We know it’s tough to close on the first sunny days of the…
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June 5, 2025

Buzz in for BugDay! at the Arboretum on June 21

Join Friends of Jensen-Olson Arboretum to explore the fascinating world of insects at BugDay! on Saturday, June 21 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Participants in this free family event will learn from hands-on workstations, games, and other activities designed to demystify insects and understand their importance in the ecosystem. Admission is free, but space is limited. Register online through the Parks…
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June 5, 2025

Sigoowu Ye (Fun Place Park) closed for renovation starting June 5

Sigoowu Ye in Lemon Creek will be closed to the public for major renovation work beginning Thursday, June 5. Renovations to the park will include new playground equipment, landscaping, pathways and lighting. Construction is expected to continue through early September. For the safety of yourself and others, please respect the park closure and avoid all  construction equipment until the project…
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May 29, 2025

StoryPath returns to the Seawalk June 4 – 24

CBJ Parks & Recreation is once again partnering with Juneau Public Libraries to bring StoryPath to the Overstreet Park Seawalk. Three books by Alaskan writers or illustrators will be featured over three weeks in June. Each StoryPath will feature framed pages of the story that you can read as you walk the Seawalk. StoryPath #1: Raven and the Hidden Halibut…
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Four smiling outdoors enthusiasts gather next to a newly planted tree in Evergreen Cemetery & Park.
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May 16, 2025

Celebrate Arbor Day 2025 at Evergreen Cemetery & Park on May 19

CBJ Parks & Recreation invites the community to celebrate Arbor Day 2025 at Juneau’s newest arboretum, Evergreen Cemetery & Park. Join us at 12 p.m. noon on Monday, May 19. This year’s Arbor Day celebration includes a ceremonial tree planting and a chance to recognize the continued growth and care of our city’s green spaces. Join us for a brief gathering…
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