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Elizabeth Peratrovich Plaza in Juneau, Alaska during the winter.
PermitsParksRec
March 3, 2026

Application for Vending Permits at Elizabeth Peratrovich Plaza Open Through March 13

Three vending locations are available in the Elizabeth Peratrovich Plaza for the 2026 summer season. Individuals and businesses interested in being a commercial vendor should apply by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, March 13 to the City and Borough of Juneau Parks & Recreation Department.  To apply for a vending permit in the Elizabeth Peratrovich Plaza, download the vending application and review the Request for Interest for complete application requirements, permit conditions, and evaluation criteria. Select “Marine Park” under “Permit Class”…
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Kid squats and looks at the camera while playing at the Dimond Park Field House.
ParksRec
March 2, 2026

Registration for Parks & Recreation Start Smart Baseball Opens March 9

Registration for Parks & Recreation’s Start Smart Baseball and Softball, for kids ages 3 to 4 years, opens Monday, March 9, at noon. Program sessions are Tuesdays at the Dimond Park Field House from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., April 7 to May 19.   Children work with an adult in their lives to learn the basic skills of baseball: throwing, catching, hitting, and agility. Adults are active participants in the program.   The program costs…
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EngineeringTourismParksRec
February 21, 2026

Marine Park Improvements to Begin March 2 

The planned rebuild of Marine Park will begin on Monday, March 2. Construction is expected to last through 2026 with estimated completion in April 2027. During this time, pedestrians will need to follow signs around the construction site. A map of pedestrian routes, along with information about the project, can be found at bit.ly/MarineParkProject.   Reconstruction of Marine Park is funded entirely by Marine Passenger…
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ParksRec
February 18, 2026

Apply for a Parks & Recreation Commercial Use Permit February 23 to March 31 

The City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ) Parks & Recreation Department is accepting 1-year commercial use permit applications for the 2026 season from Monday, February 23 through Tuesday, March 31.  Commercial use permits authorize commercial activity on CBJ parklands. There is a non-refundable $300 application fee for the first location and a $100 application fee for every additional location from the same vendor. Learn more about commercial use permits on the…
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ParksRec
January 14, 2026

Public Meeting on Jackie Renninger Park Design Scheduled for January 28

The City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ) Parks & Recreation, alongside PND Engineers and Corvus Design, will host a public meeting on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, to present the latest design development for Jackie Renninger Park. The session will include a dedicated workshop focusing on the layout and features of a new covered skate park. Building on the Master Plan finalized in 2025, the…
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ParksRec
January 5, 2026

Fourth Floor of DTC Parking Garage Closed, Free Parking Available in Downtown Parking Garages 

The fourth floor of the Downtown Transit Center (DTC) Parking Garage is closed due to extreme snow. Be aware that water seen coming into the garage from the third floor is from an overflow of snow melt caused by a plugged drain and the garage’s heated ramps.  All open floors of the DTC Parking Garage, along with the Marine Parking…
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