Project Overview
A popular destination since the 1950s, Goose Lake is centrally located at Northern Lights Boulevard and UAA Drive. The park includes a sandy beach, playgrounds, trails, a basketball court, and a picnic pavilion. It also contains wetland and upland forests, native plants, and wildlife habitat. Park users enjoy a groomed Nordic ski loop on the lake when conditions allow.
After the 2018 earthquake, the Municipality determined that the lakeside facility was unsafe for public use. A new Master Plan will ask the community what would make this park great for future generations and how we should prioritize park improvements.
Community Survey
Take the 5-minute survey to tell us what you'd love to see at this park!
Timeline
Winter 2025-2026:
- Formed the Community Advisory Group, a committee of stakeholders and park neighbors
- Community Council announcements (U-MED, Airport Heights, Rogers Park)
- Launched online survey
Spring/Summer 2026:
- Pop-up outreach events
- Public open house #1
Fall 2026:
Winter 2026:
- Parks and Recreation Commission, Public Approvals
Funding
- 2025: Master Plan will be facilitated in-house by Parks staff. 2025 Parks bond included $400,000 for future Goose Lake Park improvements.