Spenard Recreation Center
Anchorage Parks and Recreation

Spenard Community Recreation Center

​​​Activities | Gym Calendar | Rental Information Meetings


​The Spenard Community Recreation Center is a family-friendly setting that is sure to have something for everyone — join a class, play a game of basketball or pickleball, or relax in the sauna!​​​​

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​​​​​​Woman playing pickleballActivities

The center offers a variety of programs and​ activities:

Want to see the current offering? Check out our activity calendar!



​Rental​ Information

Need an event space? Check out our r​oom rentals that can ac​commodate wedding receptions, sports or dance practice, meetings, and other special events. 

​​​Rental Spaces​

    • Multi-purpose Room - Perfect for large meeting, luncheons, receptions, and seminars.
    • Commercial Kitchen - Can be rented by itself or as part of any room reservation, and offers a great option for food truck owners or pop-up cooks to have a prep space. 
    • Full-size Gym- Excellent space to host tournaments, birthday parties, and other special functions. 
    • Martial Arts / ​Dance Studio​ - This rentals space is ideal for private dance lessons or martial arts seminars. 
    • Craft Studio

How to Reserve a Rental Space​

    • Phone - Contact staff at 907-343-4160 for information regarding reservation procedures and availability.
    • Fax - Fill out the Room Rental Reserva​tion Request and fax it to 907-248-0859. 
    • Alcohol Waiver​ - For requests that include alcohol, an Alcohol Waiver must be submitted as well. 

​​​​​Rental Form​​s


​Community Meetings

  • Spenard Community Council - Open general membership meeting held on the first Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m.
  • Parks and Recreation Commission​ - Meets the second​ Thursday of the month from 6 - 8 p.m.
  • Children's Lunchbox - Free take home meals given to kids every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 3 - 3:45 p.m. in the center's parking lot.​

​Hour​s

Winter (O​ctober-May)

  • Monday-Friday: 10​ a​.m.- 9 p.m.
  • Saturday: Noon - 7 p.m.
  • Sunday: Noon - 5 p.m.

Summer (June-September)​

  • Monday-Friday: Noon - 7 p.m.
  • Saturday-Sunday: Noon - 5 p.m.

​​Contact Info

Spenard Recreation Center
2020 W. 48th Avenue
Anchorage, AK 99517
907-343-4160​

Steven Murray
Assistant Programs Manager
steven.murray@anchorageak.gov

Teri Desy
Indoor Recreation Superintendent
teri.desy@anchorageak.gov

Kristi Anderson
Facility Permits
kristi.anderson@anchorageak.gov​

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