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Balls float in the Augustus G. Brown shallow pool. 
ParksRec
May 6, 2026

Free Swim on May 16 at Augustus G. Brown Pool

Bring your friends and family to Augustus G. Brown Pool on Saturday, May 16 from 2:30 to 4 p.m. — the Juneau-Gastineau Rotary is sponsoring a free community open swim. Enjoy the pool for free during this event. Visit the event’s Facebook page for more information.   For more information, contact AGB Pool Supervisor Chris Barte at Christopher.Barte@juneau.gov or 907-586-0839 ext. 4146.  
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A mother and daughter sit on the grass at Jensen-Olson Arboretum.
ParksRec
May 5, 2026

Celebrate Mother’s Day at the Jensen-Olson Arboretum

Join the Jensen-Olson Arboretum for Mother’s Day, May 10, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Enjoy light refreshments provided by the Friends of the Jensen-Olson Arboretum, live music by local musician Tom Locher, and the blooms of early summer. Bring your loved ones to this special event, free for all to enjoy.   Visit the Facebook event page for more information about Mother’s Day at the Jensen-Olson Arboretum. 
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Young children chase a soccer ball on the Juneau-Douglas High School turf
ParksRec
May 5, 2026

Registration for Outdoor Youth Soccer Opens May 11

City and Borough of Juneau Parks & Recreation’s Outdoor Youth Soccer program is back for another summer season, running from July through August. This 8-week program is open to youth ages 5 to 14 years old and focuses on developing skills and sportsmanship in a community-driven environment. Youth participants will play in teams, practicing once a week for one hour and competing in games on Saturdays between…
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One person walks across an empty field inside the Dimond Park Field House.
ParksRec
April 27, 2026

Dimond Park Field House Transitions to Summer Hours

Beginning Friday, May 1, the Dimond Park Field House will transition its facility and program hours for the summer. New hours will last until Friday, July 31 and are as follows:  Track Hours: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Additional hours on Tuesdays from 5 to 9 p.m. will be available until May 22.   Turf for Tots: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.   Chair Yoga: Mondays and Wednesdays,…
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ParksRec
April 9, 2026

Reconstruction Complete, Homestead Park Reopens to Public

The City and Borough of Juneau is excited to announce the reopening of Homestead Park, a popular viewpoint of downtown Juneau located in Douglas. The park was rebuilt through a project funded entirely by Marine Passenger Fees to address safety and traffic flow concerns. The park now features an elevated walkway with a non-slip surface, a loop design, and a larger viewing deck for a safer, more accessible space for park users to enjoy year-round.  The park returned to regular hours,…
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Two Juneau Pools lifeguards pose with thumbs up at the Dimond Park Aquatic Center.
ParksRec
March 27, 2026

Registration Opens for April 2026 Juneau Pools Lifeguard Training Course  

City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ) Parks and Recreation is offering a lifeguard course in April 2026 to earn an American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification, valid for two years. Registration is open at noon today, March 27 until 8 a.m. on Friday, April 10. Class fees are $250 for general participants but free for those who apply for employment as a Juneau Pools lifeguard during the course. The class is open to a maximum…
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