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January 28, 2025

See latest designs for Jackie Renninger skate park at February 11 meeting

Looking forward to the new skate park at Jackie Renninger? The conceptual master plan for Jackie Renninger Park is now complete, thanks to public involvement guiding the process to meet neighborhood and community needs. The next step is the conceptual design for a new skate plaza and covered skate park. If you’re a skater or skate park user, CBJ wants…
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A picnic shelter overlooks Gastineau Channel on a sunny day
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January 23, 2025

Parks & Recreation to open summer shelter reservations Monday, January 27

Parks & Recreation is opening summer shelter reservations on Monday, January 27 at 8 a.m. Summer shelter reservations are available April 15 – September 15 and cost $30 per hour plus tax. Reservations can be made online under the Reservation tab. Summer shelter reservations can also be made in person starting January 27 at Parks & Recreation’s new office located at 1208 Glacier…
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Wide view of the Whittier parking lot with Zach Gordon Youth Center building visible in the background
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January 22, 2025

Whittier Lot open for hourly public parking

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. Customers can use the app to pay for parking with a credit or debit card, add time to…
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January 10, 2025

Homestead Park closed for reconstruction starting January 13

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. The 3rd Street…
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December 30, 2024

Registration for Parks & Rec Start Smart Basketball opens January 6

Registration for Parks & Recreation’s Start Smart Basketball (ages 3-4) opens Monday, January 6 at noon. There are 23 spots available. The program costs $40 plus tax, which includes a Start Smart t-shirt. Register online under “Youth & Teen.” Registration is first come, first served. All registrations received after the session is full will be placed on a waitlist. Scholarships…
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December 27, 2024

Join Parks & Rec and AEYC-SEA for Family Fun Nights at the Field House through April

CBJ Parks & Recreation and AEYC-SEA are excited to host a spring session of Family Fun Nights at the Dimond Park Field House on Fridays through April. This free event is a chance for younger children to run and play indoors during the cold and dark evenings of winter and early spring. Family Fun Nights will take place at 5…
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