Project Overview
Anchorage Parks and Recreation is updating the Kincaid Park Master Plan to guide the long-term development, use, and management of one of Anchorage’s largest and most iconic regional parks. A park master plan was originally developed in 1973, expanded on in 1983, and last revised in 2006. Updating the plan will involve a substantial public process, including public open houses, stakeholder engagement, and community outreach, to ensure the master plan reflects a shared vision for the continued evolution of Kincaid Park as a multi-use destination for Anchorage residents and visitors.
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About Kincaid Park
Kincaid Park is a 1,500-acre Natural Resource and Special Use Park located in West Anchorage, bounded by Turnagain Arm, the Anchorage International Airport, and residential neighborhoods. Originally developed on a former military reserve site, the park is now one of the most heavily used recreation areas in the Anchorage parks system and provides access to the Coastal Trail and the Anchorage Coastal Wildlife Refuge. It offers a unique combination of trail-based recreation, natural habitat, and specialized facilities, including a biathlon range, multi-use stadium, disc golf course, chalet, archery range, motorsports track, lake, Hundeplatz Range, and soccer fields. Kincaid Park serves residents, competitive athletes, tourists, and event organizers, making it one of the city’s most loved recreational spaces.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Park Master Plan
A Park Master Plan is a general guide for appropriate park uses and their approximate location within a specific park site. The plan serves as a long-range vision for future development and programming of the park and its resources. Typical items addressed in a Park Master Plan include planning park elements, natural and cultural resources, and general design concerns.
Why Does the Master Plan Need to be Updated?
The Kincaid Park Master Plan was originally developed in 1973, expanded on in 1983, and last revised in 2006. The timeframe on a Master Plan is typically 10 to 20 years. An updated master plan will help gather public input on future needs and management to ensure a shared vision for the continued evolution of Kincaid Park.
What Is the Park Planning Process?
Updating the plan will involve a substantial public process, including public open houses, stakeholder engagement, and community outreach, as public input is critical to the success of the master plan process. The park planning process includes:
- Conduct site analysis
- Public info session
- Develop design alternatives
- Public planning workshop
- Develop draft master plan
- Public hearing
- Draft master plan refinements
How Can I Get Involved
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When Are Future Meetings?
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Timeline
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Spring 2026: Public Open House #1, Community Survey, Stakeholder Engagement
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Summer 2026: Concept Development
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Fall 2026: Public Open House #2, Concept Alternatives
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Winter 2026/Spring 2027: Draft Master Plan
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Spring/Summer 2027: Public Comment Response, Parks and Recreation Commission
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Fall 2027: Planning and Zoning Commission, Final Master Plan
Funding
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2025: Voters approve Prop No. 3, including $150,000 for upgrades, maintenance, and kicking off the Master Plan.