Park Host Program

Come and join our amazing team of Park staff. The Municipality of Anchorage, Parks and Recreation Department is looking for park hosts to provide a presence at a few of our park sites. Immerse yourself in the park system while being a steward to help protect the parks and provide an excellent experience for visitors.

  Available Anchorage sites:

• Centennial Campground at Centennial Park, available immediately. Contact Randy at 343-4355.

  Available Eagle River site:              

• Filled

Available Girdwood site:

• Filled

What we provide:

• Free parking
• Free electric
• Free twice a month holding tank pumping
• Access to water/showers at the Fairview and Spenard Recreation Centers (for locations with no water on site)

What we ask from you: 

• A commitment to stay during term, as you enjoy sites in Anchorage, Eagle River, and Girdwood!
• Open and close park gates @ site location.
• Be on site the majority of the week; report suspicious activity to police department.
• Serve as liaisons between park users and park staff.
• Camp on park property in order to provide a personal touch and to accommodate the needs of park visitors.
• Assist visitors by providing information about the park, answering questions, and explaining rules.
• Must be familiar with the reasoning behind municipal park rules.
• Check with Parks & Recreation about having a pet @ the park host site.
• Set an example by being model campers, practicing good housekeeping at all times in and around their campsite, and observing all rules.

 Hosts are not expected to enforce park regulations; rather, they should be observant and courteously advise campers of unintentional or minor violations. They should report flagrant violations to park personnel.

 There is an application process; background criminal check (fee runs approximately $15 per name – maiden/married name will typically be $30 – occasionally we get an applicant with extensive background and the fee has been $45); insurance coverage on your RV & vehicle parked on site; and contract for term of park hosting.

Contact – for Eagle River site:

(907) 343-1500

Contact – for Girdwood site:

(907) 343-8373

Contact – for Anchorage sites:

Parks & Recreation Administrative Office

(907) 343-4355