PARKS 

The Municipality of Anchorage Parks and Recreation maintains, designs, and develops over 120 parks in the Anchorage, Girdwood, and Eagle River area. Thirty two of these parks have picnic shelters for the public to reserve for family outings.  The parks have other amenities such as fields and playgrounds. For more information call Anchorage Parks and Recreation at 343-4355 or Eagle River/Chugiak Parks and Recreation at 694-2011.  See the Parks & Recreation fee schedule for an indepth listing of current fees. Check  the Map to see which parks have playground equipment, then see the corresponding number below to see the park name, location and recommended age groups.  See Reservations/Permits page for parks/field/shelter listings available for reservation.  For a hard copy of Anchorage Parks & Trails Map, they are available for puchase at 120 Bragaw, Monday-Friday, 8-5pm.

To reserve park facilties click here.  For special events that include alcohol, an  Alcohol Waiver must be submitted as well.

TRAILS

Along with the extensive park system is an award-winning trail system allowing enthusiasts to enjoy walking, hiking, biking, orienteering, cross-country skiing, horseback riding, dog mushing and roller blading. In 1996 the American Hiking Society awarded Anchorage the designation of "Trail Town USA" . Anchorage was selected as runner-up out of 100 nominations as the most trail friendly area in the United States. Click here to view Trail Maps for the Anchorage Bowl and Eagle River–Birchwood areas.

MAINTENANCE 

If you have requests, comments and/or questions regarding maintenance of parks or trails, please contact us online by filling out the Park Maintenance Feedback Form.   
 
Should you be in need of immediate assistance, please call us at 343-4554.

VANDALISM 

Remember these are your parks! Please report any vandalism on park property to the appropriate maintenance units listed above or call the Parks & Recreation Office at 343-4355, or send us an e-mail.