Anchorage Parks and Recreation

Government Hill Parks and Trails Plan

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Overview

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Government Hill is one of Anchorage's four original neighborhoods. In 100 years, it has accommodated changing populations, earthquakes, and a mix of residential, commercial, and industrial uses. The neighborhood is also home to a quality system of greenbelts, trails, and parks. 

The Government Hill Parks and Trails Plan identifies and prioritizes future investments in parks and recreation facilities in the Government Hill neighborhood for the next 20 years. This project builds upon the 2013 Government Hill Neighborhood Plan and will guide the implementation of parks and trails goals outlined in the Neighborhood Plan.​

Plan Dr​​aft 

Timeline

​The plan draft is complete and has been supported by the Government Hill Community Council and the Parks and Recreation Commission. In 2023, Parks and Recreation is working with the community to complete some of the priorities in the plan. This includes improving public amenities at Suzan Nightingale McKay Park, installing a fence at the Government Hill Commons, and creating a signage and wayfinding plan for parks and trails. In 2024, Youth Employment in Parks will improve the East Bluff Greenbelt trail. 

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  • 2019:
    • Youth Employment in Parks (YEP) team completes a trail connector between Brown's Point and Suzan Nightingale McKay Parks through a Recreational Trails Program award
    • Planning and public involvement begins, Community Advisory Group forms
  • 2020:
    • Pandemic pause in planning
    • Water service added to Government Hill Commons
  • ​​​2021:
    • ​Reconvene Advisory Group
    • ​Online Survey
  • ​2022:
    • ​Virtual Open House
    • ​​Plan draft comments collected from Advisory Group 
  • 2023
    • ​February: Public open house
    • March: Government Hill Community Council Resolution of Support
    • April: Parks and Recreation Commission Resolution of Support
    • TBD: Planning and Zoning Commission

Funding​​


  • 2019: Voter-approved bond passes for $150,000 (Government Hill and Mountain View Park Plan Improvements)
  • 2020: Voter approved bond passes for $100,000 (Government Hill Park​ and Trail Improvements)
  • 2022: Voter approved bond passes for $300,000 (Government Hill Park and Trail Improvements)​




STATUS

Current status: Approvals

Anticipated completion: 2024

CONTACT

Nicolette Dent, Park Planner
nicolette.dent@anchorageak.gov
907-343-4137

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