Eagle River/Chugiak Parks and Recreation

08/17/2026

COME JOIN OUR TEAM!

Eagle River/Chugiak Parks and Recreation is looking for a Permanent, Full-Time Assistant Recreation Manager to join our team.

This position will serve as a facility lead, supporting the daily operations and programming of our division. If you have exceptional customer service skills, enjoy working as part of a small, collaborative team, and love being involved with events and activities in the community, this opportunity may be for you!

Apply online or contact us for more information.

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/moa/jobs/5446833/assistant-recreation-manager-range-10-amea

08/10/2026

Tonight's Board of Supervisors Meeting will be at the Harry J. McDonald Memorial Center. Voting is set up in the Eagle River Town Center.

08/05/2026

Trail Update: The Mirror Lake El Jefe Jump Line is temporarily closed. All other trails remain open.

Once the tarps are removed, the jump line will be back open.

A huge thank you to Chugach Mountain Bike Riders for all the hard work they put into keeping our trails in top shape!

07/28/2026

COME JOIN OUR TEAM! - We have a job opening for a Seasonal Recreation Specialist.
- Help plan community recreation events
- Spend time outdoors in our parks talking to park users
- Help create and lead indoor/outdoor activities for the public.

As we look to expand our recreation programming this new position will be based out of the Beach Lake Chalet.

Must be over 18 years old and have graduated from high school or have a a GED. 3 months of prior similar experience required (summer camp, school aide, lifeguard, daycare, etc.)

Apply online or contact us for more information.

Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee.This position is represented by the Anchorage Municipal Employee Association (AMEA) and is subject to the provisions of the current agreement between the Municipality of Anchorage and the Union. DEPARTMENT: Parks & RecreationHOURS OF WO...

07/28/2026

7/27/2026 - POOL UPDATE:
For the first time in awhile, progress at Chugiak High Pool is readily apparent in what is being added (vs. being taken away). Repairs have been made to the underlying slab, the new deck drain is in place, new lockers are installed, and they began pouring the new slab last week. Schedule-wise we are shooting for the pool being open by the end of September. Look for an announcement in a couple of weeks with a firmer schedule, alongside a notice that we are looking for lifeguards. 🤞🤞

07/23/2026

Long Post Alert! - E-Moto (electric dirtbike) use in parks is an item of concern that people are increasingly bringing to our attention. Most of the complaints are focused on two areas – Mirror Lake Bike Trails and Town/Square Commons Park. To be clear this is an issue of safety and not about an unwillingness to let “kids be kids.” The singletrack trails at Mirror Lake were designed to be safe for pedaled bicycles. Operating E-Motos on these trails with their various jumps and features represents a potential serious hazard for the RIDER. Operating E-Motos in Commons Park on the hill and elsewhere represent a serious hazard to others using the park. There are simply too many other users present for these to be operated safely.

APD recently posted the attached graphic. It provides some specific information about the various classes of vehicles. At the practical level, our policy is perhaps a bit simpler – if your "bike" doesn’t have pedals, it’s not a bicycle, and shouldn’t be operated in our parks.

As the stewards of our local parks, we need to ensure the safety of all users. We are not anti-fun or philosophically anti-motorized use. There have been ideas kicked around over the years for creation of a motorized use area. We have some ideas about where this could be done safely and without disturbing neighbors. We are happy to participate in a discussion about how to move something like this forward. We encourage those that would like to see something like this happen get involved through their community council or the Eagle River/Chugiak Parks and Recreation Board of Supervisors.

Folks are always welcome to reach out with their concerns, but depending on the situation, it may be more appropriate to contact APD at the 311 non-emergency line.

07/23/2026

Construction Update - Peters Creek Dog Park
Construction for the Peters Creek Dog Park will begin next week. The construction schedule has the bulk of work completed within the next 60 days. The finished project will consist of a paved, lighted parking lot, and two fenced play areas - an open play area next closer to the parking lot, and a wooded dog walking area. Fencing and associated clearing will be set 25 feet away from adjacent property lines. Please reach out for more information or with any questions.

07/16/2026

Oberg Playground is OPEN!!

07/11/2026

Construction Update: The new playground at Eliassen Park is open!

07/11/2026

We hope everyone had fun at the Bear Paw Festival today. The weather was spectacular! See you at the parade tomorrow.