Municipal Lakes
In Anchorage there are 2 Municipal beaches, Jewel and Goose Lakes, with supervised swim areas. Lifeguards are on duty from May 20-August 15 from Noon - 9p daily
Lakes are prone to swimmer's itch in the mid to late summer months. To find out what swimmer's itch is and how to prevent or minimize it, click on the brochure and read all about it.
NOTE: As of 6/29/11 Swimmers Itch has been reported at Jewel Lake
Goose Lake: (3220 E Northern Lights Blvd & UAA Drive) 
Basketball courts, softball field, playground equipment, covered picnic shelter, picnic tables, swimming area, beach, paved parking, bike trail access and non-motorized small craft area. NO SAIL CRAFT due to low power lines. Building restrooms open daily during summer months, noon-9pm.
Jewel Lake: (W 88th Avenue & Gloralee off Jewel Lake)
Covered picnic shelter, softball field, volleyball sand lot, playground equipment, picnic tables, swimming area, beach, paved parking, restrooms, bike trail access and non-motorized small craft area. Fishing permitted 50' from swim area.
There are also two lakes in Eagle River that have no supervised swimming but provide lots of fun and activities. They are:
Mirror Lake: (Mile 24 on the New Glenn Highway)
Canoeing, fishing, day use picnic area/covered pavilion. Call Eagle River Parks and Recreation at 343-1500 for more information.
Beach Lake: (Beach Lake Road/Off South Birchwood Loop)
Fishing, canoeing, and hiking. Call Eagle River Parks and Recreation at 343-1500 
for more information.
Motorized Use on Lakes: Municipal Code 25.70.045 identifies which lakes are governed by this ordinance, and conditions that may apply. This code also applies to Westchester Lagoon, Cheney Lake, Taku/Campbell Lake and Little Campbell Lake.
For information on lakes that are stocked for fishing, visit the website of the State of Alaska, Department of Fish and Wildlife.