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Juneau Pools
December 19, 2025

Juneau Pools Offering Water Safety Instructor Course in January 2026

Juneau Parks & Recreation is now accepting registrations for an upcoming American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI) Certification Course,…
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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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Adult and child swimming at Augustus G. Brown Pool during Parent and Tot swim lessons.
Juneau Pools
April 8, 2026

Registration for Parent & Tot Swim Lessons Opens April 10

The City and Borough of Juneau Parks & Recreation department has a Parent and Tot swimming lesson for children 6 months to 3 years old coming up. Classes take place at Augustus G. Brown Pool on Saturdays between 10 to 11:30 a.m., from April 18 to May 30, with no class meeting on April 23. A parent or guardian will need be in the water with participants.  Registration for the class opens April…
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Eaglecrest
April 7, 2026

April 8 Eaglecrest Board Planning Committee Meeting Cancelled 

The Eaglecrest Board Planning Committee meeting scheduled for 12 p.m. on Wednesday, April 8 has been cancelled.   For more information about public meetings, visit the City and Borough of Juneau calendar at juneau.org/calendar.  
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Visitors line up for the Dimond Park Aquatic Center water slides.
Juneau Pools
April 7, 2026

Dimond Park Aquatic Center Closed for Swim Meet April 10 to 12 

The Dimond Park Aquatic Center fitness deck will be closed starting at 9 a.m. Thursday, April 9, in preparation for a swim meet. The entire Dimond Park Aquatic Center will be closed at 8 a.m. Friday, April 10, through Sunday, April 12. Normal operating hours will resume Monday, April 13.  For questions about the closure, contact Juneau Pools at 907-586-0839. 
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Notice of Public HearingNews Item
April 3, 2026

Regular Planning Commission meets April 14, 2026. Here’s how to weigh in.

The Regular Planning Commission meets Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the Assembly Chambers. This meeting will be a hybrid meeting held both in person and via Zoom Webinar link, and will be to discuss a final plat review for Tlingit Haida Regional Housing Authority and flood zone exception for Echo Ranch Bible Camp. This hybrid meeting will…
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TourismNews Item
April 2, 2026

Public Comment Period for Draft FY 2027 Marine Passenger Fee Proposal Now Open

The public is invited to review and provide comments on the proposal for how to allocate Marine Passenger Fee (MPF) proceeds in the upcoming year by May 3, 2026. Read the funding requests and draft recommendations here. Each cruise ship passenger visiting Juneau pays a total of $13 in fees per visit. These fees are designated to fund projects directly related…
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