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Fairbanks North Star Borough Parks & Rec
OUR MISSION
IN THIS GUIDE
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AQUATICS & POOLS
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TODDLER, YOUTH & FAMILY
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SPECIAL EVENTS
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SENIOR RECREATION
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ADAPTIVE RECREATION
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PIONEER PARK
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FACILITIES & RENTALS
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RECREATION AREAS
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OUTDOOR RECREATION
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COMMUNITY RESOURCES
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EVENT SPONSORSHIP
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PARKS GUIDE
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The Fairbanks North Star Borough Parks and Recreation Department preserves and creates an inclusive community culture by providing places and programs designed to enrich the quality of life.
HEAR FROM US Sign up for our Parks and Recreation Newsletter and FLiP program. A fun way to know about all the events happening in your parks and facilities! Receive VIP access to various park events and special coupons in our monthly e-newsletter! Don’t miss out! Sign up online at www.fnsb.us/pr or at the parks and recreation office in the Big Dipper Ice Arena.
FLiP is a FREE educational and awareness program highlighting all of the great parks, programs, trails, and facilities that the Fairbanks North Star Borough has to offer! Your membership shows your "Dedication to Recreation"
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WE WANT YOUR
BEST SHOT!
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VISIT US
JOIN US Volunteer Opportunities: For upcoming volunteer opportunities at events and programs, please email parks@fnsb.us.
Big Dipper Ice Arena 1920 Lathrop Street 907-459-1104
Wescott Pool 300 E. 8th Avenue N.P. 907-488-9402
Want to join our team? Check job openings and apply online at www.fnsb.us.
Mary Siah Rec Center 805 14th Avenue 907-459-1082
Pioneer Park 2300 Airport Way 907-459-1087
Register: Call 907-459-1070 to register for programs and events. Our staff is here M-F 8am – 5pm to answer any questions you may have.
Hamme Pool 931 Airport Way 907-459-1086
Birch Hill Rec Area 101 Wilderness Drive 907-457-4488
Rent a Facility: Rent out rooms, pavilions, ice shelters, and more by calling 907-459-1070. Have your next event or party with us!
Tanana Lakes Rec Area 4400 S Cushman St Ext 907-459-1070
Chena Lake Rec Area 3780 Laurance Rd N.P. 907-488-1655
This activity guide is published for information purposes only. Please check online for the most up-to-date event schedules, program details and the latest changes to this activity guide. Some program information may have changed after this guide has been printed. The online version can be found at: www.fnsb.us/pr www.fnsb.us/pr |
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FOR ATTENDING OUR SUMMER EVENTS!
THANK YOU 4
OPEN SWIM NIGHTS
ALYESKA TRACK AND FIELD GAMES
MESSY MUNCHKINS
PLAYRGOUND CREW
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CARDBOARD BOAT REGATTA
PIONEER PARK 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION
SENIOR RECREATION PICNIC
ADAPTIVE RECREATION LAKE DAY
LAKE & TRAIL FESTIVAL
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Aquatics
AQUATICS HAMME POOL 931 Airport Way Fairbanks, AK
Register for swimming lessons online!
907-459-1086 *Closed to the public 8:45AM—1PM M-F **See page 9 for swim meet closures
MARY SIAH POOL 805 14th Avenue Fairbanks, AK 907-459-1082 Building Hours: Monday-Friday Saturday Sunday
8AM—9PM 8AM—4PM 8AM—12PM
WESCOTT POOL
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Looking for a unique party space? Why not have a pool party! Party room rental is only $30.
Call us today or reserve online!
HOLIDAY CLOSURES: *ALL POOLS*
300 E. 8th Avenue North Pole, AK 907-488-9402 *Closed to the public 8AM—3PM M-F
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September 3: Labor Day October 18: Alaska Day November 12: Veteran's Day November 22-23: Thanksgiving December 24-25: Christmas
Single Admission
10 Swim Punch
3 Month Pass
Youth (3-17 years)
$4.00
$36.00
$88.00
Regular
$7.00
Adult (18-59 years)
$6.00
$54.00
$132.00
Senior
$3.00
Senior (60+)
$4.00
$36.00
$88.00
One Month
$66.00
ADA ID
$3.00
$27.00
$66.00
Household*
$18.00
$165.00
$240.00
Showers
$4.00
$36.00
$88.00
Adult
$660.00
Showers (Senior/ADA)
$2.00
$18.00
$44.00
Youth/Senior/ ADA
$320.00
Aquacise
Aquatics
POOL FEES
Super Pass (1 year)
*Household is defined as 2 adults and 3 youth, additional household members will be charged the group rate. **The above prices do not include 5% North Pole sales tax for Wescott Pool. ***Fees subject to change.
SWIMMING LESSON DESCRIPTIONS COURSE PARENT AND CHILD
PURPOSE
PRESCHOOL LEVEL 1
ADVANCED PRESCHOOL LEVEL 1
LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 LEVEL 4
LEVEL 5
PREREQUISITES
Familiarize children between the ages of 6 months and 3 years with the water and teach swimming readiness skills Provide safety information for parents and teach techniques parents can use to orient their children to the water
No skill prerequisites Child must be at least 6 months Parents must accompany child in each class
Familiarize children ages 4 and 5 years old to the aquatic environment and help them acquire rudimentary basic aquatic skills Help participants begin to develop positive attitudes and safe practices in and around water
No skill prerequisites Children should be approximately 4 years old or older
Successful demonstration of the Preschool Level 1 exit skills assessment
No skill prerequisites Participants usually start at about 6 years old
Build on and improve skills learned in Preschool Level 1 Increase knowledge of water safety topics introduced in Preschool Level 1 Orient participants to the aquatic environment and help them gain basic aquatic skills Help participants begin to develop positive attitudes and safe practices around water
Build on the basic aquatic skills and water safety skills and concepts learned in Level 1
Successful demonstration of the Learn to Swim—Level 1 exit skills assessment
Build on the skills learned in Levels 1 and 2 to help participants achieve basic water competency in a pool environment
Successful demonstration of the Learn to Swim—Level 2 exit skills assessment
Improve participant’s proficiency in performing the swimming strokes that were introduced in Level 3
Successful demonstration of the Learn to Swim—Level 3 exit skills assessment
Help participants refine their performance of all six swimming strokes (i.e., front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke)
Successful demonstration of the Learn to Swim—Level 4 exit skills assessment
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SWIMMING POOL
SCHEDULES Mary Siah Pool
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
Water Walking 8:00AM—8:45AM
Water Walking 8:00AM—8:45AM
Water Walking 8:00AM—8:45AM
Water Walking 8:00AM—8:45AM
Water Walking 8:00AM—8:45AM
Water Walking 8:00AM—8:45AM
Senior Fitness 9:00AM—9:45AM
Aquacise 9:00AM—9:45AM
Senior Fitness 9:00AM—9:45AM
Aquacise 9:00AM—9:45AM
Senior Fitness 9:00AM—9:45AM
Aquacise 9:00AM—9:45AM
SUNDAY
SUNDAY SCHEDULE BEGINS SEPTEMBER 9TH
Family Swim Child Lessons Family Swim Child Lessons Family Swim Child Lessons 10:00AM—11:15AM 10:00AM—11:30AM 10:00AM—11:15AM 10:00AM—11:30AM 10:00AM—11:15AM 10:00AM—12:30PM
Conditioning Conditioning Conditioning Conditioning Conditioning LAP Swim LAP Swim LAP Swim LAP Swim LAP Swim 11:30AM—12:45PM 11:30AM—12:45PM 11:30AM—12:45PM 11:30AM—12:45PM 11:30AM—12:45PM
Aquacise 1:00PM—1:45PM
Aquacise 1:00PM—1:45PM
Aquacise 1:00PM—1:45PM
Aquacise 1:00PM—1:45PM
Aquacise 1:00PM—1:45PM
Adult Swim 2:00PM—3:15PM
Adult Swim 2:00PM—3:15PM
Adult Swim 2:00PM—3:15PM
Adult Swim 2:00PM—3:15PM
Adult Swim 2:00PM—3:15PM
Open Swim 3:30PM—4:45PM
Open Swim 3:30PM—4:45PM
Open Swim 3:30PM—4:45PM
Open Swim 3:30PM—4:45PM
Open Swim 3:30PM—4:45PM
Conditioning LAP Swim 5:00PM—6:15PM
Conditioning LAP Swim 5:00PM—6:15PM
Conditioning LAP Swim 5:00PM—6:15PM
Conditioning LAP Swim 5:00PM—6:15PM
Conditioning LAP Swim 5:00PM—6:15PM
Open Swim 6:30PM—8:45PM
Open Swim 6:30PM—8:45PM
Open Swim 6:30PM—8:45PM
Adaptive Rec Swim 6:30PM—8:45PM
Open Swim 6:30PM—8:45PM
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Conditioning LAP Swim 12:30PM—2:00PM
Conditioning LAP Swim 8:00AM—9:15AM
Open Swim 2:15PM—3:45PM
Open Swim 9:30AM—11:45AM
Building Hours: Monday-Friday Saturday Sunday*
8AM—9PM 8AM—4PM 8AM—12PM
*beginning September 9th
Holiday Closures: September 3: Labor Day October 18: Alaska Day November 12: Veteran's Day November 22-23: Thanksgiving December 24-25: Christmas
Hamme Pool MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
Conditioning LAP Swim 6:00AM—8:45AM
Conditioning LAP Swim 6:00AM—8:45AM
Conditioning LAP Swim 6:00AM—8:45AM
Conditioning LAP Swim 6:00AM—8:45AM
Conditioning LAP Swim 6:00AM—8:45AM
Midnight Sun Swim Team 9:00AM—11:00AM
CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC 8:45AM—1:00PM
Family Swim 9:30AM—10:45AM
Group Swim—Call 907-459-1086 to schedule 1:00PM—2:45PM
Aquacise & Adult Lessons 11:00AM –11:45AM
SUNDAY
SUNDAY SCHEDULE BEGINS SEPTEMBER 9TH
High School Swim Team 3:00PM—5:00PM
High School Swim Team 3:00PM—5:00PM
High School Swim Team 3:00PM—5:00PM
High School Swim Team 3:00PM—5:00PM
High School Swim Team 3:00PM—5:00PM
Private Lessons 11:45AM—12:45PM
Midnight Sun Swim Team 5:00PM—6:00PM
Midnight Sun Swim Team 5:00PM—6:00PM
Midnight Sun Swim Team 5:00PM—6:00PM
Midnight Sun Swim Team 5:00PM—6:00PM
Midnight Sun Swim Team 5:00PM—6:00PM
Conditioning LAP Swim 11:00AM—1:45PM
Conditioning LAP Swim 12:00PM—1:15PM
Child Lessons 5:00PM—7:00PM
Child Lessons 5:00PM—7:00PM
Child Lessons 5:00PM—7:00PM
Child Lessons 5:00PM—7:00PM
Deep Water Aquacise 5:30PM—6:15PM
Open Swim 2:00PM—4:00PM
Open Swim 1:30PM—4:30PM
Conditioning LAP Swim 6:00PM—6:50PM
Conditioning LAP Swim 6:00PM—6:50PM
Conditioning LAP Swim 6:00PM—6:50PM
Conditioning LAP Swim 6:00PM—6:50PM
Conditioning LAP Swim 6:00PM—6:50PM
Open Swim 7:00PM—9:00PM
Open Swim 7:00PM—9:00PM
Open Swim 7:00PM—9:00PM
Open Swim 7:00PM—9:00PM
Open Swim 7:00PM—9:00PM
Closed for Swim Meets
August 24: 3PM—9PM August 25: All Day September 7: 3PM—9PM September 29: All Day October 19: 4PM—9PM October 20: All Day October 25 & 26: 4PM—9PM November 9: 4PM—9PM November 10 & 11: All Day December 1: All Day
Wescott Pool MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
North Pole Middle School Programs—CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC 8:00AM—3:00PM
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
Aquacise 9:00AM—9:45AM
SUNDAY SCHEDULE BEGINS SEPTEMBER 9TH
North Pole High School Swim Team 3:00PM—5:00PM
North Pole Swim Team 3:00PM—5:00PM
North Pole High North Pole High North Pole High Child Lessons School Swim Team School Swim Team School Swim Team 10:00AM—12:15PM 3:00PM—5:00PM 3:00PM—5:00PM 3:00PM—5:00PM
North Pole Aquatic Club 5:00PM—6:50PM
North Pole Aquatic Club 5:00PM—6:50PM
North Pole Aquatic Club 5:00PM—6:50PM
North Pole Aquatic Club 5:00PM—6:50PM
North Pole Aquatic Club 5:00PM—6:50PM
Conditioning LAP Swim 12:00PM—1:15PM
Open Swim & Waterslide 1:00PM—2:45PM
Child Lessons 5:00PM—7:00PM
Child Lessons 5:00PM—7:00PM
Child Lessons 5:00PM—7:00PM
Child Lessons 5:00PM—7:00PM
Aquacise 6:00PM—6:45PM
Family Swim 12:00PM—1:15PM
Conditioning LAP Swim 3:00PM—3:45PM
Aquacise 6:00PM—6:45PM
Open Swim & Waterslide 7:00PM—9:00PM
Open Swim & Waterslide 7:00PM—9:00PM
Open Swim & Waterslide 1:30PM—3:45PM
Open Swim & Waterslide 4:00PM—5:45PM
Aquacise 6:00PM—6:45PM Open Swim & Waterslide 7:00PM—9:00PM
Open Swim & Waterslide 7:00PM—9:00PM
Open Swim & Waterslide 7:00PM—9:00PM
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SWIMMING
LESSONS HAMME POOL
Day(s) Monday/ Wednesday
Parent/ Child No Lessons
Tuesday/ Thursday
No Lessons
Saturday
No Lessons
Preschool 5:00PM— 5:30PM 5:40PM— 6:10PM 5:00PM— 5:30PM 5:40PM— 6:10PM
No Lessons
Advanced Preschool 6:15PM— 6:45PM
6:15PM— 6:45PM
No Lessons
Level 1/2 5:00PM— 5:45PM 6:00PM— 6:45PM 5:00PM— 5:45PM 6:00PM— 6:45PM
No Lessons
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4
Level 5
Adult
5:00PM— 5:45PM
6:45PM— 7:30PM
No Lessons
No Lessons
No Lessons
5:00PM— 5:45PM
No Lessons
6:45PM— 7:30PM
6:45PM— 7:30PM
No Lessons
No Lessons
No Lessons
No Lessons
No Lessons
11:00AM— 11:45AM
Dates
DAYS OF WEEK
Fee (30/45 Min)
Email Registration
Payment Deadline
Walk-In Registration
8/27—9/19
Monday/Wednesday
$56 / $63
8/20 7AM—1PM
8/23 7PM
8/24 5PM
9/24—10/17
Monday/Wednesday
$64 / $72
9/17 7AM—1PM
9/20 7PM
9/21 5PM
10/29—11/21
Monday/Wednesday
$56 / $63
10/15 7AM—1PM
10/19 7PM
10/20 9AM
11/26—12/12
Monday/Wednesday
$48 / $54
11/14 7AM—1PM
11/16 7PM
11/17 9AM
8/28—9/20
Tuesday/Thursday
$64 / $72
8/21 7AM—1PM
8/23 7PM
8/24 5PM
9/25—10/16
Tuesday/Thursday
$56 / $63
9/18 7AM—1PM
9/20 7PM
9/21 5PM
10/30—11/20
Tuesday/Thursday
$56 / $63
10/16 7AM—1PM
10/19 7PM
10/20 9AM
11/27—12/13
Tuesday/Thursday
$48 / $54
11/13 7AM—1PM
11/16 7PM
11/17 9AM
9/8, 9/15, 9/22
Saturday
$24
8/25 7AM
48 hours after notification of enrollment
10/6, 10/13, 10/17
Saturday
$24
8/25 7AM
48 hours after notification of enrollment
11/3, 11/17, 11/24
Saturday
$24
8/25 7AM
48 hours after notification of enrollment
12/8, 12/15
Saturday
$16
8/25 7AM
48 hours after notification of enrollment
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Online Swim Registration can be found on www.fnsb.us/pr
You will receive an email from the pool supervisor, within 24 hours, confirming your spot or your placement on the wait list. All lessons must be paid in full by the payment deadline. Payment must be made in person at the pool. Due to the high demand for swim lessons, we cannot guarantee that there will be space available at walk in registration.
Aquatics
MARY SIAH POOL Day(s)
Parent/Child
Tuesday/ Thursday
10:00AM— 10:3AM
Saturday
Preschool 10:00AM— 10:3AM 10:45AM— 11:15AM
10:00AM— 10:3AM
10:00AM— 10:3AM
11:45AM— 12:15PM
11:45AM— 12:15PM
Advanced Preschool
Level 1/2
Level 3
Level 4
Level 5
No Lessons
10:30AM— 11:15AM
No Lessons
No Lessons
No Lessons
No Lessons
10:45AM— 11:30AM
10:45AM— 11:30AM
No Lessons
No Lessons
Dates
DAYS OF WEEK
Fee (30/45 Min)
Email Registration
Payment Deadline
Walk-In Registration
8/28—9/20
Tuesday/Thursday
$64 / $72
8/21 7AM—1PM
8/23 7PM
8/24 8AM
9/25—10/16
Tuesday/Thursday
$56 / $63
9/18 7AM—1PM
9/20 7PM
9/21 8AM
10/30—11/20
Tuesday/Thursday
$56 / $63
10/16 7AM—1PM
10/25 7PM
10/26 8AM
11/27—12/13
Tuesday/Thursday
$48 / $54
11/13 7AM—1PM
11/15 7PM
11/16 8AM
9/8—10/6
Saturday
$40 / $45
8/22 7AM—1PM
8/24 7PM
8/25 8AM
10/20—11/17
Saturday
$40 / $45
10/10 7AM—1PM
10/12 7PM
10/13 8AM
12/1—12/22
Saturday
$32 / $36
11/14 7AM—1PM
11/16 7PM
11/17 8AM
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WESCOTT POOL Day(s)
Parent/Child
Monday/ Wednesday
No Lessons
Tuesday/ Thursday
No Lessons
Saturday
11:45AM— 12:15AM
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Preschool 5:00PM— 5:30PM 6:10PM— 6:40PM 5:00PM— 5:30PM 6:10PM— 6:40PM 10:00AM— 10:30AM 11:10AM— 11:40AM
Advanced Preschool
Level 1/2
Level 3
Level 4
Level 5
5:35PM— 6:05PM
6:00PM— 6:45PM
5:00PM— 5:45PM
No Lessons
No Lessons
No Lessons
5:00PM— 5:45PM
5:00PM— 5:45PM
10:00AM— 10:45AM
11:00AM— 11:45AM
11:00AM— 11:45AM
5:35PM— 6:05PM
10:35AM— 11:05AM
5:00PM— 5:45PM 6:00PM— 6:45PM 10:00AM— 10:45AM 11:00AM— 11:45AM
Dates
DAYS OF WEEK
Fee (30/45 Min)
Email Registration
Payment Deadline
Walk-In Registration
8/27—9/19
Monday/Wednesday
$56 / $63
8/20 7AM—1PM
8/23 7PM
8/24 5PM
9/24—10/17
Monday/Wednesday
$64 / $72
9/17 7AM—1PM
9/20 7PM
9/21 5PM
10/29—11/21
Monday/Wednesday
$56 / $63
10/15 7AM—1PM
10/19 7PM
10/19 5PM
11/26—12/12
Monday/Wednesday
$48 / $54
11/14 7AM—1PM
11/16 7PM
11/17 10AM
8/28—9/20
Tuesday/Thursday
$64 / $72
8/21 7AM—1PM
8/23 7PM
8/24 8AM
9/25—10/16
Tuesday/Thursday
$56 / $63
9/18 7AM—1PM
9/20 7PM
9/21 8AM
10/30—11/20
Tuesday/Thursday
$56 / $63
10/16 7AM—1PM
10/25 7PM
10/26 8AM
11/27—12/13
Tuesday/Thursday
$48 / $54
11/13 7AM—1PM
11/15 7PM
11/16 8AM
9/8—10/6
Saturday
$40 / $45
8/22 7AM—1PM
8/24 7PM
8/25 8AM
10/20—11/17
Saturday
$40 / $45
10/10 7AM—1PM
10/12 7PM
10/13 8AM
12/1—12/22
Saturday
$32 / $36
11/14 7AM—1PM
11/16 7PM
11/17 8AM
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Toddler
TODDLER PROGRAMS
Messy Munchkins Location: Mary Siah Recreation Center Art Room Fee: $5 per class Messy Munchkins encourages your little one to emerge and explore the process of making art, with little concentration on the finished piece. Little ones will create art with paint, textured objects, and unconventional materials. They will also discover and play with sand, dirt, water, play dough, and more. This class focuses on fostering creativity and sensory play, and not worrying about cleaning up! Different activities each session. Dress for the mess! Parent or guardian must accompany child. DATE 9/11/2018 9/18/2018 10/16/2018
DAY OF WEEK Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday
TIME 10:30AM – 11:30AM 10:30AM – 11:30AM 10:30AM – 11:30AM
AGES 18mo – 4yrs 18mo – 4yrs 18mo – 4yrs
New Program!
Mommy And Me Halloween Art Location: Mary Siah Recreation Center Art Room Fee: $5 Mom, dad, aunt, grandma, or adult friend - you are invited to join your child for Halloween art! Join us to make some fun, spooky arts and crafts just in time for Halloween. Costumes encouraged, but not required. All materials and snack included. Parent or guardian must accompany child. DATE 10/30/2018
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DAY OF WEEK Tuesday
TIME 10:30AM – 11:30AM
AGES 18mo – 4yrs
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Youth & Family
YOUTH & FAMILY
PROGRAMS
Halloween Spooky Trail
New Program!
Location: Tanana Lakes Recreation Area Fee: FREE Join a host of friendly ghosts for a trail walk beside the lake. This Spooky Trail is a short Halloween hike appropriate for all ages. The first 100 kids will receive a free glow stick. Bring a flashlight. Candy and warm beverages provided. Participants are encouraged to come in costume. This is a free event. All ages welcome. No registration required. DATE 10/30/2018
DAY OF WEEK Tuesday
TIME 5:30PM – 7:30PM
AGES All Ages
Summer Trails Challenge Awards Location: Tanana Lakes Recreation Area Picnic Pavilion Fee: FREE Explore the Tanana Lakes Trails with your family or friends, play a special scavenger hunt game along the trails, roast marshmallows and learn about other local trail opportunities. These will be self-guided activities, so you can participate on your own schedule. Come by and pick up your Summer Trailblazer Award if you completed the Summer Trails Challenge! Finding all those trails was a lot of work- you deserve it! At 5PM, names of finishers will be drawn to win prizes. DATE 10/6/2018
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DAY OF WEEK Saturday
TIME 3PM—6PM
AGES All Ages
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Special Events
SPECIAL EVENTS Labor Day Pioneer Park Celebration
Monday, September 3rd
12PM—8PM
Pioneer Park
FREE!
The summer is coming to a close. And we all know what that means...Labor Day is also Pioneer Park's CLOSING DAY! Music, Entertainment and Train Rides throughout the day. Our vendors will be holding Closing Day Sales. There will also be a Picnic and Labor Day Parade. For more information call the Park Office at 907-459-1087.
Halloween Trick or Treat Town 2018 Saturday, October 27th
12PM—7PM
Pioneer Park
Fairbanks Halloween Trick or Treat Town is an event that transforms 40 acres of the historical Pioneer Park, Fairbanks into a whimsical, family friendly 'spook' tacular town. Fun for all ages! There will be trick or treating, free train rides around the park on our steam engine, entertainment in the Centennial Center for the Arts, a photo booth, face painting, balloon animals, carnival games, costume contests, food trucks, haunted house, and visits from some of our most loved characters during the day. Admission: $5 advance, $8 at the door. Proceeds will benefit Access Alaska, Fairbanks Youth Soccer Association and the FNSB Pioneer Park Playground Fund. Tickets on sale starting October 1st.
Spooky Skate Wednesday, October 31st
5:00PM—6:30PM
Big Dipper Ice Arena
It Might be Scary…It Might be a Fright…But It’s Sure to be Fun, our Halloween Ice Skating night! Join us if you dare for ice skating, crafts, treats and more. Come in costume and receive a free skate pass for a future visit. Youth Admission: $4, Adult Admission $6. Skate Rental is $3.
Skate with Santa Saturday, December 22nd
5PM—6:30PM
Big Dipper Ice Arena
The whole family can come Skate with Santa! Bring your camera to grab a photo with Santa. Public Skate Admission applies, no RSVP required, pay day of event at the door. Cookies and Hot Chocolate provided.
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Senior
SENIOR
RECREATION FAIRBANKS SENIOR CENTER 1424 Moore Street Fairbanks, AK 907-452-1735 MON—FRI 8:00AM—4:30PM
SANTA’S SENIOR CENTER 101 E. 5th Avenue North Pole, AK 907-488-4663 MON—FRI 11:00AM—3:00PM
SALCHA SENIOR CENTER 6062 Johnson Road Salcha, AK 907-488-1606 CALL FOR HOURS
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Senior Citizens Advisory Commission If you have any ideas or concerns that bear upon the welfare of senior citizens and are within the powers of the Fairbanks North Star Borough, you may contact any member of the Senior Citizens Advisory Commission:
Art DeLaune 479-7940 Diane Fleeks 456-1529 Banarsi Lal 479-4781 Karen Wood 474-2121 William Sanderson 488-3866 Christine Schut 799– 6226 Barbara Seivers 488-2063 Sonja Younker 322-3956
Senior Aqua Fitness
DAY(S) M/W/F M/W/F
TIME 9AM—9:45AM 6PM—6:45PM
Senior
Low-impact exercises increase flexibility, balance, and coordination while being gentle on joints. Low intensity walking and other movements included to prevent chilling. LOCATION Mary Siah Wescott Pool
Transportation Transportation is available through Van Tran. If you would like more information on requesting rides for our senior outings and programs please call Fairbanks North Star Borough Transportation Department at 907-459-1010 ext. 2. The transportation is at no cost to you when attending designated Parks & Recreation Senior Programs and Outings that are offered on our calendar.
Walking Club Looking for an easy way to stay active? Join our walking club for a way to keep moving and socialize with friends. DAY(S) T & TH
TIME 9AM—10AM
LOCATION Big Dipper
Senior Exercise Senior Exercise is designed for seniors of all ages to come enjoy some fun, low impact exercise. DAY(S) M&F T & TH
TIME 10:45AM—11:15AM 11AM—11:30AM
LOCATION NP Senior Center Fairbanks Senior Center
September Monthly Events Farmer’s Market Wednesday September 5th 11:15AM—12:15PM
Caregiver & Senior Resource Fair Wednesday September 12th
Hilltop Truck Cafe Saturday September 22nd Time TBD
10:30AM—12:15PM
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Lunch @ Great Harvest Bread Co. Wednesday September 26th 11:00AM—12:30PM
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RECREATION
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bowling
DAY(S) Monday
TIME 3:30PM—5:30PM
LOCATION Arctic Bowl
Adaptive
Come improve you bowling game, enjoy the support of others and make new friends! Guardians and caregivers volunteer and assist those with special needs to make this a rewarding experience. COST $5/game
Game Night Looking for fun with friends? Game night at Mary Siah is the perfect program for you! DAY(S) Tuesday
TIME 3:45PM—5PM
LOCATION Mary Siah
COST Free
Exercise Exercise is designed for all Adaptive Recreation program members. Come enjoy some fun, low impact exercise. DAY(S) TIME Tues & Fri 2:30PM—3:30PM
LOCATION Mary Siah
COST Free
Location and Activities vary. Check online for the latest schedule.
Wheelchair Basketball Whether you are an experienced player or just a beginner, come learn and practice your wheelchair basketball skills. DAY(S) TIME Wednesday 6PM—7PM
LOCATION Hunter Elem.
COST Free
Walking & Rec Night Join the Adaptive Recreation program for walking and rec night at Hunter Elementary School. DAY(S) Wednesday
TIME 7PM—8:45PM
LOCATION Hunter Elem.
COST Free
Art Night Looking for an easy way to stay active? Join our walking club for a way to keep moving and socialize with friends. DAY(S) Thursday
TIME 4:30PM—6PM
LOCATION Mary Siah
COST Free
Swimming This program is designed to provide community members with a disability the opportunity to improve swimming skills and maintain and increase physical fitness . DAY(S) Thursday
TIME 6:30PM—8:30PM
LOCATION Mary Siah
COST Free
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September Cultural Activities
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Paint Night Friday, September 7th 3:45PM—6:45PM Mary Siah Rec Center
Special Olympics Dance Saturday, September 15th 7PM—9PM Elk’s
Bingo & Taco Night Friday, September 21st 3:45PM—6:45PM Mary Siah Rec Center
Movie @ Regal Cinemas Friday, September 28th 3:45PM—6:45PM Regal Cinemas 16
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Pioneer Park
PIONEER PARK Vendors and museums open 12PM—8PM through Monday, September 3rd
VISITOR INFORMATION
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Hours of Operation:
Important Contacts:
OPEN EVERYDAY CLOSED 12AM-5AM
Office 907-459-1087 In an Emergency, DIAL 911
FEATURED ACTIVITIES
Enjoy a walk along the Chena River.
Play games on NEOS, our electronic, interactive playground!
Ride the train for an educational tour around the park.
No general admission fee.
Dogs are welcome year round if on a leash and under control. Doggie baggies and dog-pot dump stations are provided, so please be a considerate dog owner and clean up after your pet.
Restrooms and ATM on site.
Most of the park is ADA friendly and wheelchair accessible.
Visit one of nine museums!
Some facilities are available to rent for public or private events.
Visit the Bear Gallery at the Civic Center to see featured art.
Horseshoes, volleyballs and bocce balls available. Check them out from the Information Booth at the front gate.
Pioneer Park welcomes RV visitors to stay in our parking lot for $12 a night (maximum of 5 consecutive nights). No reservations required. There are no hook-ups available.
Eat at one of the many eateries on site!
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Facilities
MARY SIAH RECREATION CENTER
VISITOR INFORMATION Hours of Operation:
Importation Contacts:
Mon—Fri: 8AM—9PM Saturday: 8AM—4PM Sunday: 8AM—12PM
MSRC Office 907-459-1082 Weight Room & Showers open during pool hours.
FEATURED ACTIVITIES
Enjoy swimming lessons or open swim hours.
Play tennis on one of the outdoor courts.
Sign up for and attend a Messy Munchkins parent-tot art class.
Exercise in the weight room.
Reserve the conference, art or multiple-purpose room for an event or meeting.
Relax in the hot tub or sauna.
Parent Tot Art Program—select Tuesday mornings through fall! See page 15 for more details.
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Facilities
BIG DIPPER ICE ARENA Ice Skate Rental only $3!
Find the latest walking and skating schedule on our website! The Big Dipper Ice Arena is owned and operated by the Fairbanks North Star Borough for the benefit of all its residents and visitors. Once an airplane hangar in Tanacross, the structure was reassembled and repurposed as an ice arena in Fairbanks in 1968. Commonly referred to as "The Dipper," the facility hosts public skating, youth and adult hockey, and is home of the Ice Dogs of the North American Hockey League. A walking and jogging track is free to the public during scheduled hours. Most areas of the facility, including the ice, are available for private rentals and special events.
RECREATIONAL SKATE/HOCKEY FEES: Single Admission
10 Punch Pass
3 Month Pass
Youth (3-17 years)
$4.00
$36.00
$88.00
Adult (18-59 years)
$6.00
$54.00
$132.00
Senior (60+)
$4.00
$36.00
$88.00
ADA ID
$3.00
$27.00
$66.00
Household
$18.00
$165.00
$240.00
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FEATURED ACTIVITIES
Walk on our indoor or outdoor track.
Enjoy rec skate or rec hockey.
Speak to Parks & Recreation staff.
Sign up for programs or events.
Celebrate a birthday at our facility!
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Facilities
RENTALS Many outdoor picnic shelters, indoor facilities, and outdoor venues are available for reservation by the public. Neighborhood picnic shelters are not reservable, but are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
PAVILION RENTALS 907-459-1070
POOL PARTY ROOM 907-459-1070
ICE RENTAL 907-459-1104
$30 up to 4 hours; $50 over 4 hours. Available at most parks and Recreation Areas. Check online for complete list. Full park reservations also available. Special Event fees may apply.
Have your birthday party at the pool! Pool Party Room rental $30/ up to 4 hours. Available at Mary Siah, Hamme or Wescott Pools.
Rent Indoor or Outdoor ice space. Outdoor ice available starting mid-November. Adult Activity $60/hour, Youth Activity $50/hour.
Please call 907-459-1070 to reserve a room, facility, ice time or pavilion.
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BIRCH HILL 907-457-4488
MARY SIAH ROOM RENTAL 907-459-1070
PIONEER PARK 907-459-1087
Ideal for birthday parties, weddings, and other gatherings where you need a room with a view. The Ski Center features a 2700 square foot gathering area, with an attached kitchen, and deck. Included in the rental are tables, chairs, and audio/ video equipment.
Mary Siah Recreation Center has many different rooms to meet your group’s needs—fitness room, art room or conference room! $25/up to 4 hours, $45/over 4 hours. Discounts available for non-profit groups.
Pioneer Park offers many different types of room or pavilion rental for any type of gathering! Rent out the Civic Center, Picnic Shelters, or Theatre. Fess vary depending on location and length of event.
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Rec Areas
BIRCH HILL
VISITOR INFORMATION Hours of Operation:
Importation Contacts:
Building open by reservation Park hours: 7AM—10PM
BHRA Office 907-459-4488 Non-Emergency 907-451-5100 In an Emergency, DIAL 911
RENT THE ASSEMBLY T POD FOR YOUR NEX PARTY OR EVENT!
FEATURED ACTIVITIES
Play disc golf on the 18-hole course.
Trail run on one of the many hillside trails.
Mountain bike or cross country ski!
Rent the Assembly Pod for a wedding or event.
18 hole disc golf course with two sets of tee areas Open through October
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FREE to play!
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Rec Areas
CHENA LAKE RECREATION AREA
VISITOR INFORMATION Hours of Operation:
Important Contacts:
The entrance station and Park are open 24 hours/7 days a week. Swim beach and Lake Park day use areas are closed from 10PM—6AM.
CLRA Park Ranger 907-322-7773 Entrance Station 907-590-1704 Boat Rental 907-590-8552 In an Emergency, DIAL 911
PARK AMENITIES
Camping: Chena Lake Recreation area has two campgrounds; one at the Lake Park and one at the River Park. Each campground has two camping loops and a combined total of 80 campsites (some pull through) and potable water and restroom facilities. Our island has an additional 6 tent camping sites, which can only be accessible by non-motorized boat.
Fishing: Chena Lake is stocked annually by the Alaska Department of Fish and Game with Rainbow Trout, Silver Salmon, and Arctic Char. The Chena River has Arctic Grayling, Northern Pike, Whitefish, Burbot and an annual run of King Salmon.
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THE LAKE PARK three volleyball courts one horseshoe pit playground day use picnic sites fire rings two covered pavilions two swimming areas two sandy beaches two changing rooms boat rental facility two fishing docks boat launch potable water stations restrooms 4+ miles of trails bike path
THE RIVER PARK one volleyball court one horseshoe pit one covered pavilion one changing room Self-guided nature trail river boat launch potable water stations restrooms day use picnic sites
RECREATION AREA
Rec Areas
TANANA LAKES VISITOR INFORMATION Hours of Operation:
Important Contacts:
7AM—11PM, 7 days a week Rifle Range: 8AM—10PM, daily Closed Wednesday 8-10AM
TLRA Park Ranger 907-699-6370 Non-Emergency 907-451-5100 In an Emergency, DIAL 911
Pavilion may be reserved. Includes 6 picnic tables and a large BBQ grill. Non-motorized Paddleboat Launch at Cushman Lake—Navigate on the water by canoe, kayak or paddleboard. Motorized Boat Launch at Tanana Lake—this lake is open ended which allows entry to the Tanana River. Restroom Facilities are located at both the Picnic Area and Motorized Boat Launch. There are plenty of serene and peaceful picnic sites throughout the park. Most sites have a picnic table and permanent grill or fire ring. There are two sandy swim beaches, with picnic tables and two volleyball courts.
FEATURED ACTIVITIES
Kayak, Canoe or Standup Paddleboard out to one of the lake islands.
Picnic at various sites around the lake.
Hike ~2 miles around the lake by connecting Flicker, Sandpiper and Eagle Trails. www.fnsb.us/pr |
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Outdoor Rec
OUTDOOR
RECREATION
FAIRBANKSTRAILS CHALLENGE June 20, 2018 — Sept 30, 2018 #1. Chena River Walk @ Griffin Park Downtown #2. Sandpiper Trail @ Tanana Lakes Recreation Area #3. Chena Lake Bike Path @ Chena Lake Recreation Area #4. Chena River Nature Trail @ Chena Lake Recreation Area #5. Outhouse Loop @ Birch Hill Recreation Area #6. Medevac @ Birch Hill Recreation Area #7. After Hours Trail @ Skyline Ridge Park #8. 100 Mile Loop Trail @ Isberg Recreation Area #9. Cranberry Trail @ Goldstream Hills #10. Boreal Forest Trail @ Creamer’s Field Refuge #11. Circle-Fairbanks Trail @ Fairbanks Creek Road #12. Compeau Trail @ Chena River State Recreation Area
FIND PHOTO SHARE #FNSBtrails TEN SIGNS along the trails. Post your photo on social media.
Take a SELFIE with each sign.
Type “#FNSBtrails” in your post to play along and win prizes!
FIND AND SHARE AT LEAST TEN OF THE TRAILS AND WIN THIS YEAR’S TRAILBLAZER AWARD! Follow the fun and updates on the FNSB Parks and Recreation Facebook Page. Call the Trails Office at FNSB Parks at 459-7401 for more info or email parks@fnsb.us
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3. SECRET TRAIL Skyline Ridge Park Difficulty: MODERATE
Get there: From Farmer’s Loop Road, take Summit Drive to Cranberry Ridge, or Skyline Drive to the top of Crestline Drive. Follow Cranberry Ridge uphill to Noel Drive. Public access to the park is at the Skyline Ridge trailhead at the top corner of Noel Drive and M.I.A. Street. Parking is limited. Distance: Approximately 1.5 miles one way. This is a non-motorized trail.
1. EASTSIDE UPLAND TRAIL
4. EAGLE TRAIL LOOP Tanana Lakes Rec Area Difficulty: EASY
Iceberg Rec Area Difficulty: MODERATE
Get there: Parking for this trailhead and the Isberg Recreation Area is located off Oboe Court near the intersection of Isberg and Cripple Creek Roads. Distance: From the parking lot, take the powerline trail about 0.9mi to the east. Check out the trail north of the powerline. Rubber boots recommended! This is a multiple-use trail.
2. MIKE AGBABA BIKE PATH
Get there: Parking for this trail is available near the South Cushman park entrance, at the Picnic Pavilion off Northlake Lane or in the motorized boat launch parking lot. This is a non-motorized trail. Distance: Trail for an approximate 2 mile loop around the lake. This is a non-motorized trail. The Eagle Trail Loop combines Flicker Trail, Sandpiper Trail and Eagle
5. EQUINOX MARATHON TRAIL
Chena Lake Rec Area Difficulty: EASY
Get there: From the Chena Lake Rec Area road, turn Left onto the Lake Park Road. Trailhead is located near the East Lake parking lot (the first pullout on your right). Distance: The Mike Agbaba Bike Path can be accessed by taking the 0.9km trail from the parking lot to access the 4.9km loop. Non-motorized from April 1st-October 30th.
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Ester Dome Road Difficulty: DIFFICULT
Get there: Travel up Ester Dome Road about 1 mile past the St. Patrick’s Road intersection. Parking is on the left at the Happy Valley Singletrack trails. Walk down Ester Dome Road and look for the Equinox sign on the north (left/uphill) side of the road. This is a notoriously tough uphill section of the Equinox Marathon that takes runners around Ester Dome Road to Henderson Road. Distance: Approximately 3 miles roundtrip. This is a non-motorized trail.
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Community resources
COMMUNITY RESOURCES The Fairbanks North Star Borough Parks and Recreation Department supports a number of community organizations. The following sports organizations are not affiliated with Fairbanks North Star Borough Parks and Recreation unless otherwise indicated. The Fairbanks North Star Borough Parks and Recreation Department cannot guarantee the accuracy of the listings. For more information on any of the groups, please visit the website listed.
ARCHERY
CANOE/KAYAK
CURLING
GOLDEN NORTH ARCHERY ASSOCIATION
EPIC KAYAK ULTIMATE
FAIRBANKS CURLING CLUB
rfweggel@alaska.edu
epickayakultimate@gmail.com
manager@curlfairbanks.org
Bill Payton 907-590-9737
Anthony Mustered 907-460-2909
Denise Kamm 907-452-2875
Facebook - GoldenNorthArchery
www.epickayakultimate.org
www.curlfairbanks.org
BASEBALL
BASKETBALL
CYCLING
FAIRBANKS ADULT AMATEUR BASEBALL
FAIRBANKS WOMEN'S BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
FAIRBANKS CYCLE CLUB
fairbanksadultbaseball@gmail.com
hbest25@yahoo.com
pres@fairbankscycleclub.org
Steve Peek 907-388-2396
Heather Best 907-687-9515
Rachel Kvapil 907-347-8756
www.leaguelineup.com/faabl
Facebook - FairbanksWomensBasketball
www.fairbankscycleclub.org
FAIRBANKS NORTH STAR INTERIOR PONY BASEBALL david@soderlundengineering.com
INTERIOR YOUTH BASKETBALL, INC.
FAR NORTH BMX
iyb@gci.net
farnorthbmx@yahoo.com
David Soderlund 907-347-0877
Kathy Fitzgerald 907-457-4492
Karen Miller 907-322-6314
www.leaguelineup.com/fnsbibl
www.interioryouthbasketball.com
www.farnorthbmx.com
www.goldpanners.com
CLIMBING
DANCING
INTERIOR BASEBALL LEAGUE
CLIMBING ALASKAN ALPINE CLUB
BALLROOM DANCE CLUB OF FAIRBANKS
ALASKA GOLDPANNERS BASEBALL, INC.
interiorbaseball@gmail.com
climb@AlaskanAlpineClub.org
info@ballroomfairbanks.org
Mesa Matheny 907-347-0877
Doug Buchanan 907-479-2149
Barb Lorz 907-460-7503
www.leaguelineup.com/fnsbibl
www.alaskaalpineclub.com
www.ballroomfairbanks.org
If your organization is not listed, please contact parks@fnsb.us to be included on the list. Please send all updates to parks@fnsb.us. The list is updated three times a year.
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FOOTBALL
HIKING
MARTIAL ARTS
FAIRBANKS YOUTH FOOTBALL
FAIRBANKS AREA HIKING CLUB
INTERNATIONAL KARATE ASSOCIATION
president@fairbanksyouthfc.org
fairbankshiking@gmail.com
ika@ikaalaska.com
Larnetia Skipps 907-378-6635
John Risser 907-488-6500
Charles Scott 907-474-8080
www.fairbanksyouthfootball.com
www.fairbankshiking.org
www.ikaalaska.com
HORSEBACK RIDING
GOLD/DISC GOLF
MUSHING
ALASKA STATE QUARTER HORSE ASSOCIATION
FAIRBANKS GOLF ASSOCIATION
ALASKA DOG MUSHERS ASSOCIATION
lorih@mtaonline.net
fgasecretary@yahoo.com
adma@sleddog.org
Lori Hackenberger 907-727-4444
Martha Hanlon 907-378-9440
907-457-6874
www.asqha.com
www.fairbanksgolfassociation.com
http://alaskadogmushers.com
INTERIOR ALASKA TRAIL RIDERS ASSOCIATION
FAIRBANKS DISC GOLF ASSOCIATION
JUNIOR DOG MUSHERS OF INTERIOR ALASKA
jowen@ptialaska.net
ceamsden@gmail.com
info@juniordogmushers.com
Melissa Owen 907-457-8971
Charlie Amsden 907-322-7071
Andrew Wappett 907-590-6921
www.ptialaska.net/~lnorth
Facebook - FairbanksDGA
http://juniordogmushers.com
HOCKEY OLDTIMERS HOCKEY ASSOCIATION
FAIRBANKS WOMEN'S HOCKEY ASSOCIATION
fbksoldtimershockey@yahoo.com
marsa.sharrah@kochps.com
Keith Pomeroy 907-479-8493
Marisa Sharrah 907-378-4077
www.fairbanksoldtimershockey.com
fairbankswomenshockey.pucksystems.com
FAIRBANKS MEN’S HOCKEY ASSOCIATION
FAIRBANKS AMATEUR HOCKEY ASSOCIATION
stony@acsalaska.net
faha@acsalaska.net
Frank Stoneman 907-488-2753
Wayne Sawchuk 907-322-5978
www.fairbanksmenshockey.com
http://hockeyclubfairbanks.com
GAMES PLAYED AT BIG DIPPER ICE ARENA! INDIVIDUAL GAME TICKETS ADULT (Age 12 and up): $15 CHILD (Age 5 – 11): $10 CHILD (4 and under): FREE Purchase online at www.fairbanksicedogs.com
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ARCTIC LIONS HOCKEY ASSOCIATION fairbankshiking@gmail.com Darlene Tragis 452-7246 www.hometeamsonline.com/arcticlions
Need Ice Space?
The Big Dipper Ice Arena has outdoor ice space available for rent starting mid-November when the rinks freeze over. Rates: Adult Activity $60/hour Youth Activity $50/hour
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PADDLESPORTS
SWIMMING NORTHERN AREA AQUATICS
MIDNIGHT SUN SWIM TEAM
ghbga@mosquitonet.com
coach_gary1@yahoo.com FAIRBANKS PADDLERS
Gary Crowe 907-460-6778
info@fairbankspaddlers.org
www.midnightsunswimteam.org
John Schauer 907-457-3962 www.fairbankspaddlers.org
STINGRAY SWIM TEAM
NORTH POLE AQUATIC CLUB northpoleswimming@gmail.com
coachjosh@aksst.com
Zac Kassel 907-328-8173
Josh Gregory 970-689-1407
www.teamunify.com/aknpac
www.stingrayswim.org
PICKLEBALL
RUNNING
SKATE/BMX/SCOOTER
FAIRBANKS PICKLEBALL CLUB
RUNNING CLUB NORTH
JOEL'S PLACE YOUTH CENTER AND SKATEPARK
boyette@gci.net
running@runningclubnorth.org
joelsplacealaska@gmail.com
Marcia Boyette 907-479-4900
Gary Pohl 907-388-8085
907-452-2621
www.pickleball.net
ww.runningclubnorth.org
www.joelsplacealaska.org
SKIJORING
SNOWMACHING
TAI CHI
ALASKA SKIJORING AND PULK ASSOCIATION
FAIRBANKS SNOWTRAVELERS
info@alaskaskijoring.org
trails@snowtravelers.org
Jamie Marschner 907-457-5456
Johnson John 907-460-9935
www.alaskaskijoring.org
www.snowtravelers.org
SOCCER
SOFTBALL
TAOIST TAI CHI SOCIETY 907-456-8827 alaska.usa.taoist.org
VOLLEYBALL
FAIRBANKS SOCCER ASSOCIATION
GOLDEN HEART SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION
ARCTIC VOLLEYBALL CLUB
fairbankssoccerassociation@gmail.com
ghsasoftball@gmail.com
arcticvolleyballclub@gmail.com
Trisha Bower 907-378-9250
Kat Copeland 907-388-6993
Vanessa Jonhson 687-6360
www.fairbankssoccer.org
www.goldenheartsoftball.org
www.arcticvolleyballclub.com
FAIRBANKS YOUTH SOCCER ASSOCIATION
INTERIOR GIRLS SOFTBALL & T-BALL
director@fairbanksyouthsoccer.com
igsa.alaska@gmail.com
Colt Chase 907-456-3972
Joe Ribar 541-316-0150
www.fysasoccer.org
www.igsaak.org
SKIING
ULTIMATE FRISBEE
FAIRBANKS ALPINE SKI CLUB president@aipgalaska.org Mark Lockwood 907-460-7239 www.fairbanksalpine.org
NORDIC SKI CLUB OF FAIRBANKS info@nscfairbanks.org 907-457-4435 www.nscfairbanks.org
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Kristi Boatman 907-378-3847 www.teamunify.com/aknaac
FAIRBANKS VOLLEYBALL ASSOCIATION
FAIRBANKS ULTIMATE ASSOCIATION David McConnell-Booker 907-978-2939 www.fairbanksultimate.org
SALCHA SKI CLUB Kenneth Raby 888-2755 Facebook—SalchaSkiClub
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dwdrum@hotmail.com Dave Drumhiller 460-0379
WRESTLING INTERIOR YOUTH WRESTLING CLUB interioryouth@hotmail.com Tammy Baxter 907-458-0980 Facebook - Fairbanks Wrestling
NORTH POLE WRESTLING CLUB www.npwrestlingclub.com
Sponsorships
EVENT SPONORSHIP
FNSB Parks & Recreation invites you to join us as a community partner! Please contact us at 459-1070 if there is an event you are interested in sponsoring. The Fairbanks North Star Borough Parks and Recreation Department is committed to planning and creating programs designed to enrich the quality of life, as our limited budget will allow. We have a wide variety of sponsorship packages tailored to meet your company’s needs. You can select the level of participation that best supports your goals while demonstrating your commitment to the community and helping to maintain Fairbanks’ wide variety of special events. If you don’t see the exact sponsorship opportunity you are looking for, we can tailor a sponsorship package to meet your company’s specific needs. Contact the Fairbanks North Star Borough Parks and Recreation Department to start building your sponsor package today. Previous partners and sponsors include: Fairbanks Nissan, Trax Outdoor Center, Design Alaska & Goldstream Sports.
Winter Try-Athlon Series
Trails Challenge
Lake & Trail Festival
Halloween Trick or Treat Town
Roll Run & Row Triathlon
& more!
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Parks Guide
RECREATION
FACILITIES
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NON-ALOCHOL PARKS
300 E 8th Avenue - North Pole
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VOLLEYBALL COURT
WESCOTT POOL
X
TENNIS COURTS
4283 South Cushman St Ext
X
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SWIMMING
RIFLE RANGE
X
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RESTROOMS
805 14th Avenue
X
PICNIC AREA
MARY SIAH REC CENTER
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NATURAL AREA
931 Airport Way
MULTI-USE FIELD
HAMME POOL
MEETING ROOMS
2010 2nd Avenue
LANDSCAPED AREA
CARLSON CENTER
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ICE RINK
1920 Lathrop Street
FOOTBALL & TRACK
BIG DIPPER ICE ARENA
FITNESS EQUIPMENT
LOCATION
BIKE RACKS
FACILITY
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Parks Guide
SPORTS
FIELDS
SOFTBALL—GIRLS
NON-ALOCHOL PARKS
SOFTBALL—ADULT
SOCCER
RESTROOMS
MULTI-USE FIELD
LANDSCAPED AREA
ICE RINK
FOOTBALL & TRACK
ELECTRICITY
BASKETBALL
BASEBALL—YOUTH
LOCATION
BASEBALL—ADULT
FACILITY
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ARCO FIELD
2nd Avenue/Chena River
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GOLDPANNER FIELD
Wilbur Street/2nd Avenue
X
GROWDEN FIELDS
Stewart Street/10th Avenue
HEZ RAY SPORTS COMPLEX
1920 Lathrop Street
MARLIN FIELD
2nd Avenue/Wilbur Street
NORTH POLE FIELDS
601 NPHS Bldv. - North Pole
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OPTIMIST FIELD
2nd Avenue/Moore Street
X
X
RANKIN FIELD
2nd Avenue/Moore Street
X
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TWO RIVERS
7280 Anders Avenue
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WEEKS FIELD
805 Smythe Street
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RECREATION
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TANANA LAKES REC AREA
South Cushman
TWO RIVERS REC AREA
400 Two Rivers Road
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Isberg Road/Cripple Creek
VOLLEYBALL COURT
ISBERG REC AREA
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TRAILS
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SWIMMING
College Road/Danby Street
RESTROOMS
FAIRBANKS LIONS
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PLAYGROUND
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PICNIC SHELTER
3780 Laurance Road
PICNIC AREA
CHENA LAKE REC AREA
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MEETING ROOMS
Chena Pump Road
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HORSESHOE PITS
CHENA FLATS GREENBELT
ELECTRICITY
101 Wilderness Drive
DISC GOLF
BIRCH HILL REC AREA
CAMPING/RV
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BOAT LAUNCH
BBQ GRILL
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COMMUNITY
PARKS 2550 Wilson Street
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BLUEBELL PARK
1555 Bluebell Street
CHENA KIWANIS PARK
4525 Chena Small Tracts Road
CHENA PEDESTRIAN PATH
Dunkel Street/Chena River
CHENA RIVERFRONT PARK
2010 2nd Avenue
FAHRENKAMP PARK
Fahrenkamp/Gradelle Avenue
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FUN TIME PARK
3440 Shanly Street
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GILLIAM PARK
1321 17th Avenue
GRAEHL PARK
Front Street/Fortymile Street
GRIFFIN PARK
Dunkel Street/Chena River
GROWDEN PARK
Wilbur Street/Crosson Avenue
HAMILTON ACRES PARK
A Street/Glacier Avenue
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JANEL THOMPSON PARK
2nd Avenue/Stewart Street
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KENDALL PARK
1810 Kendall Avenue
KIANA PARK
1802 Kiana Street
KIWANIS PARK
Wilbur Street/2nd Avenue
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BERNICE ALLRIDGE PARK
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VOLLEYBALL COURT
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TRAILS
525 Baranof Avenue
SKATE PARK
BARANOF PARK
RESTROOMS
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PLAYGROUND
1706 Central Avenue
PICNIC SHELTER
AURORA PARK
PICNIC AREA
NATURAL AREA
MULTI-USE FIELD
LANDSCAPED AREA
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HORSESHOE PITS
ELECTRICITY
BASKETBALL
BBQ GRILL
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COMMUNITY
PARKS
2770 Newby Road - North Pole
NORTH POLE PARK
275 Fifth Avenue - North Pole
NUSSBAUMER PARK
Haines Avenue/E Street
PEIRCE PARK
Geist Road/Fairbanks Street
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PIKES LANDING PARK
4478 Pikes Landing Road
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RINGSTAD PARK
Crosson Road/Stewart Road
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RIVERSIDE PARK
90 Slater Drive
SHANLY PARK
Hayes Avenue/Lutke Avenue
SHOREWAY PARK
Cushman Street/Chena River
SKYLINE RIDGE PARK
Noel Drive/M.I.A. Street
SLATERVILLE PARK
341 Slater Street
SOUTH DAVIS PARK
Davis Road/Wilbur Street
SOUTH FAIRBANKS PARK
23rd Avenue/Gilmore Street
4999 Amherst Drive
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NEWBY PARK
VOLLEYBALL COURT
12th Avenue/Noble Street
TRAILS
MYRTLE THOMAS PARK
RESTROOMS
2965 Forest Rose Court - North Pole
PLAYGROUND
MORNING STAR PARK
PICNIC SHELTER
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PICNIC AREA
15th Avenue/Turner Street
WEST VALLEY PARK
NATURAL AREA
MIDNIGHT SUN LIONS PARK
805 Smythe Street
MULTI-USE FIELD
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WIEN PARK / WEEKS FIELD
HORSESHOE PITS
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VETERAN'S MEMORIAL PARK 700 Cushman Street
ELECTRICITY
Mercier Street/22nd Avenue
LOCATION
BOCCE COURT
BASKETBALL
BMX BIKE TRACK
BBQ GRILL
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