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June 5, 2024

Buzz in for BugDay! at the Arboretum on June 22

Join Friends of the Jensen-Olson Arboretum to explore the fascinating world of insects at BugDay! on Saturday, June 22 from 10 a.m. to noon. 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…
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May 31, 2024

Perseverance Trail closed from Granite Creek to upper Red Mill starting June 3

Perseverance Trail will be closed from the Granite Creek intersection to the Upper Red Mill juncture starting Monday, June 3 while the bridge at Gold Creek (mile 2.5) is replaced. The trail segment will be closed until installation of the new bridge is complete. Beginning Monday, Trail Mix crews will dismantle and remove the old bridge. Later in the week,…
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May 31, 2024

Join Steelhead Park public meeting for outdoor barbecue and games on June 13

Help design your neighborhood park! Join CBJ Parks & Recreation and Corvus Design at Steelhead Park on Thursday, June 13 from 5:30 – 7 p.m. for an informal public meeting about park improvements. The park is located off Back Loop at the end of Steelhead Street. Drop by the park for free barbecue, games, prizes, and the chance to provide…
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ParksRecNews Item
May 30, 2024

New parking tools improve efficiency for JPD, convenience for drivers

New parking system tools go into use this week, allowing JPD Community Service Officers to save time enforcing parking rules and Juneau drivers to more easily pay and appeal citations. These tools are part of major 2024 improvements to bring CBJ parking systems up to date—improving efficiency, saving resources, and making parking easier for Juneau drivers. Starting this week, Juneau…
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May 30, 2024

Track at Dimond Park Field House moves to summer hours starting June 1

The track at Parks & Recreation’s Dimond Park Field House will shift to summer hours starting Saturday, June 1. The track will be open to the public Monday – Friday 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. and closed on weekends, evenings, and holidays. Turf for Tots is still taking place at the Dimond Park Field House Monday – Friday 9 a.m.…
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May 29, 2024

Join Pickleball Wednesdays at Treadwell Arena in June

Join CBJ Parks & Recreation for drop-in pickleball at Treadwell Arena every Wednesday in June. All ages and skill levels are welcome—so whether you’re a pickleball rookie or a veteran player, this is a great opportunity to have fun and meet other pickleball enthusiasts in Juneau. Sessions take place from 3-5 p.m. on June 5, 12, 19, and 26. Admission…
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