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.
Comment Online NOW!
We were thrilled with the positive response and turn out to our Open House and Beach Party at Goose Lake Park on July 14! Thank you to those who attended. Missed
the party? No sweat! Check out the park concepts and comment online using this form.
Timeline
Winter 2025-2026:
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Form the Community Advisory Group, a committee of stakeholders and park neighbors
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Community Council announcements (U-MED, Airport Heights, Rogers Park)
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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.