Fall 2023 Activity Guide

ACTIVITYGUIDE

Graehl Park has been renovated! Learn about the process and key featuresofthepark

UPCOMING EVENTS

See what we have planned for the Fall! Winter Lights Walk, Halloween Trick or Treat Town, and so much more!

Looking for trails in the Fairbanks North Star Borough? Check out the trails section of this guide for map information.

“Park-A-Year”

FAIRBANKS NORTH STAR BOROUGH PARKS AND RECREATION FALL

IN THIS GUIDE

MainOffice:1920LathropStreet,Fairbanks,AK Hours:Monday-Friday,8:00AM—5:00PM

Website:parks.fnsb.gov

Phone:(907)459-1070

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OUR MISSION

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 parks.fnsb.gov or at the Parks and Recreation office in the Big Dipper Ice Arena.

FNSB PARKS AND RECREATION ACTIVITY GUIDE: Activity Guide is published three times a year in January (Winter/Spring), in April (Summer), and in August (Fall) by the Parks and Recreation Department, 1920 Lathrop Street, Fairbanks, Alaska 99701, (907) 459-1070, parks.fnsb.gov. Contents © 2023 Fairbanks North Star Borough Parks and Recreation Department, all rights reserved.

FEES, CHARGES & CLASS TIME DISCLAIMER: Fees set in this activity guide are subject to approval by the Fairbanks North Star Borough Assembly. Fees are subject to change at any time. Class dates/times are subject to change. The FNSB Parks and Recreation Department reserves the right to cancel activities due to lack of registration.

REFUND AND CANCELLATION POLICY: Please see page 7.

SUPERINTENDANT'S

BrianCharlton

BrianCharlton FNSBParksandRecreation RecreationSuperintendent

Dear Community Members:

On behalf of the Fairbanks North Star Borough, I’m excited to welcome and invite you to explore the Fall 2023 Parks and Recreation Activity Guide!

Fall is a beautiful season, especially in the interior, with many enjoyable activities. Whether you are looking for outdoor adventures, seasonal events, or cozy indoor pastimes, there’s something for everyone! Engaging in community activities allows individuals to connect with others with similar interests and builds social networks.

I encourage you to engage with the community and actively participate in the activities and events outlined in this guide. Participation will enhance your personal growth and create meaningful memories that will last a lifetime!

Bryce J. Ward Mayor Fairbanks North Star Borough

As we wrap up another busy summer in Fairbanks, we would like to thank those of you who came out to our many events. It’s always exciting to host our regular activities as well as try out some new ones. Fall is a time of transition, where we wrap up summer projects and get a few more adventures in before the snow flies. When the snow comes, it means skiing, fat biking, snow machining, and ice fishing for some, and retreating to our indoor spaces for swimming, ice skating, gym time, and the PlayZone for others while of course some of us want it all!

The Borough Parks and Recreation Department strives to fill every season with fun community events for all ages and abilities. Throughout this guide you will find an abundance of indoor and outdoor activities. There is fun to be had throughout our parks and facilities every day of the year!

Some of the big events we have planned for this fall include Halloween Trick-orTreat Town, Spooky Trail at Tanana Lakes, the Trails Challenge, and the Downtown Winter Solstice Festival Winter Lights Walk. Our Senior, Adaptive, and Community Programs offer many smaller activities each week as well. If you haven’t already, sign up for FLiP (Fairbanks Loves its Parks) to receive our monthly e-newsletter to keep up with all the exciting programs and Parks and Rec news.

Last of all, don’t forget our facility-based programs including open swims, lap swimming, and swim lessons at Hamme, Mary Siah, and Wescott Pools; open skate, rec hockey, and stick-n-puck at the Big Dipper Ice Arena, Grandparent/Grandkid crafts at Joy Community Center, and the PlayZone at the Carlson Center. If the weather holds you might even be able to squeeze in a little pickleball or tennis. There really is so much going on that we had to create THIS amazing Activity Guide. We can’t we to see YOU!

FairbanksNorthStarBoroughMayor

BryceWard

FAIRBANKS NORTH STAR BOROUGH PARKS AND RECREATION

FACILITIES

Big Dipper Ice Arena 1920 Lathrop Street (907) 459-1104

Hamme Pool 931 Airport Way (907) 459-1086

Wescott Pool 300 E. 8th Avenue

North Pole (907) 488-9402

Pioneer Park 2300 Airport Way (907) 459-1087

Birch Hill Rec Area 101 Wilderness Drive (907) 457-4488

Tanana Lakes Rec Area 4400 S Cushman St Ext (907) 459-1070

Chena Lake Rec Area 3780 Laurance Rd

North Pole (907) 488-1655

Carlson Center 2010 2nd Ave. (907) 451-7800

John Haas Parks Superintendent john.haas@fnsb.gov

Brian Charlton Recreation Superintendent brian.charlton@fnsb.gov

Lee Williams Riverside Superintendent lee.williams@fnsb.gov

Linda Handeland Aquatics Manager linda.handeland@fnsb.gov

Terrell Echols Carlson Center Manager terrell.echols@fnsb.gov

Jessica Prince Chena Lake Manager jessica.prince@fnsb.gov

Michelle Leonard Programs Manager michelle.leonard@fnsb.gov

David Jones Maintenance Manager dave.jones@fnsb.gov

FAIRBANKS LOVES ITS PARKS

Designedtohighlighttheparks,services, programs&facilitiesthatFNSBParks& Recreationprovidestothecommunity.

Membership is and the benefits are endless! FREE

BenefitsofFLiP:

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A monthly newsletter filled with upcoming events, signup deadlines, fun programs and valuable FLiP discounts. VIP perks & early access to community events throughout the year. Increased pride in our beautiful parks & playgrounds; and all of the recreation facilities and programs in the Fairbanks North Star Borough

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PARKS.FNSB.GOV VISIT OUR WEBSITE TO SIGN UP:

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HOW TO HOW TO REGISTER REGISTER

SOMEPROGRAMS&EVENTS,ICEHUTRESERVATIONSORSWIMMINGLESSONSREQUIRE REGISTRATIONONLINE.CREATINGANONLINEACCOUNTISEASY!

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Createanaccountifyoudon'thaveonealready:

CreateaHouseholdAccountbyclicking “CreateAccount”

Entertheprimaryadultfirst.

Createaccountloginandpassword. Addothermembersofyourhousehold. Nowyoucanregisterormakeother purchasesusingthesitenavigation!

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POLICY

CANCELLATION& REFUND

Wedependonyourenrollment for a successful class! Classes which do not meet minimum enrollment are subject to cancellation. In the case of a cancellation, please contact us at(907)459-1070.

Refundsareissued:

Ifclassorprogramiscanceled. Byrequest(byphoneoremail)

RefundOptions: Accountcredit

Refund(pleaseallow2-4weeksforprocessing.)

Refunds are subject to approval from the Parks & Recreation Director.

ParksandRecreationOffice BigDipper,2ndFloor 1920LathropStreet Fairbanks,Alaska99701 907-459-1070

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THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING OUR SUMMER EVENTS

INTRO TO FISHING

PARK PLAY DAYS

LITERACY MARKET

INTRO TO HIKING

COMMUNITY FUN NIGHT #3

ADAPTIVE PROGRAMS

PICKLEBALL CLINIC

SENIOR PROGRAMS

CHENA LAKE ART&MUSIC FESTIVAL SENIOR RECOGNITION DAY CHALK THE PARK

Photo Credit: Megan McGowan

Photo Credit: Megan McGowan

FALL AQUATICS SCHEDULE FALL AQUATICS SCHEDULE

MARY MARY SIAH SIAH

HAMME HAMME POOL POOL WESCOTT WESCOTT POOL POOL

HammeSwimLessons(Fairbanks)

WescottSwimLessons(NorthPole)

COMMUNITY COMMUNITY RECREATION RECREATION

Let's have fun! Join us as we engage in recreation across the Borough! From Park Play Days to Grandparent and Grandkid crafts, we work hard to bring fun and engagement to our community! Get out, play, and be safe!

We partner with many different local organizations to keep enrichment in the community. We attend local expos, create pop-up events, and bring the fun anywhere we go! Interested in partnering with us? Contact us below!

Questions about our program? Contact Youth and Family Programs at 907-459-1028

For general questions contact us at parks@fnsb.gov or 907-459-1070

YOU'RE INVITED TO JOIN THE

FAMILY PLAY NIGHT

At Joy Community Center Select Wednesdays Sept- Dec 4:30-6:00p

YOU'LL FIND US AT 24 MARAGRET AVE FAIRBANKS

$5 PER CHILD, ADULTS FREE AGES 3-12 YEARS OLD

THINGS TO NOTE:

ACTIVITIES

Ball night- working on sport skills involving throwing, catching, kicking, etc- basketball, pickleball, soccer

Movement night- activities that help you learn how your body moves in space and sensory play

Parents must stay with children. There are no drop offs. A break room will be available with an easy craft for when your child needs a break!

DATES:

September 27, 2023

October 25, 2023

November 8, 2023

December 20, 2023

Staying active and engaged leads to good health and well-being. Join us for walking at the Big Dipper Ice Arena, exercise at Joy Community Center and Santa Senior Center, and scheduled social outings.

Find our schedule below, or at PARKS.FNSB.GOV. Senior Program info is listed under General Info- Senior Program. You can find our monthly calendars and bi- monthly newsletters (Golden Age Gazette).

Walking Group: Tuesday/Thursday 9:30-10:30A, Big Dipper

Exercise Group: Monday-Friday 11:15-11:45A, Locations Vary

Aquasize: Monday/Wednesday/Friday 1 -1:45P, Mary Siah Rec Center

Social Outings: Wednesdays, Times& Locations Vary

Grandparent/Grandkid Crafts: 1st& 4th Thursdays 4 -5:30P, Joy Community Center

Senior Potluck: 3rd Friday* 2:00P-4:00P at Mary Siah Rec Center

*September's will be on September 8, 2023

Questions about our program?

Contact Marya Lewanski at 907-459-1136

For general questions contact us at parks@fnsb.gov or 907-459-1070

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SENIOR POTLUCKS

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October 20,

November 17, 2023

December 15,

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Fall2023

Family Swim

Mary Siah Rec Center

Monday- Friday: 10:00-11:15a & 3:30-4:30p

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Family swim requires one parent or guardian in the water with their children. Family swim may be limited to shallow water only.

Open Swim

Hamme Pool

Tuesday- Friday: 7:00-8:30 pm

Saturdays: 2:00-4:30 pm

Wescott Pool

Tuesday- Friday: 7:00-8:30 pm

Saturdays: 1:30-3:45 pm

The Playzone

The Carlson Center

Monday-Friday: 10:00am-5:00pm

Saturday: 10am-2pm

The playzone is designed for kids ages 0-8. It includes kid carts, foam blocks, slides, tunnels, and more! Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Recreational Skating

The Big Dipper

Monday- Friday: 11:45am-1:15pm*

Wednesdays: 5:30-6:45 pm

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Saturdays: 3:45-5:15 pm

Sundays: 1:30-2:45pm

*times may vary due to hockey games. Call (907) 459- 1104 to confirm times

Capitol Improvement Program: Small Park Replacement Program

“Park- A- Year” Graehl Park 2023

Graehl Park was the 2023 project under the Capital Improvement Program's (CIP) Small Park Replacement Program, an annual dedicated stream of capital funding to renovate small Borough Parks. The program is often referred to as "Park-A-Year" with the goal of renovating one small Borough park a year. The first successful "Park-A-Year" project was Bluebell Park, which was completed in two phases in 2020 and 2021.

Seeking another endeavor through this program, Graehl Park was the undisputed next candidate. Graehl Park is one of the most popular small parks, receiving heavy use due to its convenient location in downtown Fairbanks, proximity to the Chena River Walk, river views, and access to a boat launch for Chena River recreation. Additionally, the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (AKDOT&PF) had put considerable work into the area in recent years, renovating both of the bridges adjacent to Graehl Park. In close cooperation with the FNSB Parks and Recreation Department, AKDOT&PF provided access improvements to the park as a component of the Wendell Street Bridge project. The AKDOT&PF project improved the sidewalks and parking along Front Street, including a sidewalk ramp for ease of access from the street, accessible parallel parking in front of the park, and improved parking further down Front Street. Making facilities accessible is a key goal for the Small Park Replacement Program, and the partnership with AKDOT&PF to address parking and access deficiencies along Front Street made a renovation at Graehl Park more feasible.

The FNSB Parks and Recreation Department applied for a Tier 2 Rasmuson Foundation grant, and in December 2021 the Rasmuson Foundation notified the Department that the Graehl Park Revitalization Project was awarded a $300,000 grant. As the design process progressed, the project continued to build on community partnerships. In partnership with FAST Planning, Denakkanaaga, Inc, and the Alaska Native Cultural Coalition of the Interior, an artistic tile mosaic was added to the project's scope. FAST Planning provided a $30,000 donation to catalyze the effort to add a mosaic to the proposed riverside plaza, and the Fairbanks North Star Borough Assembly appropriated an additional $40,000 for the tile mosaic. Denakkanaaga, Inc hosted a beadwork competition, soliciting nature-themed designs. A winning design was selected at the 2022 Denakkanaaga Annual Conference, and is now featured in the park's plaza accompanied by a sign with an artist biography, artist statement, and a land acknowledgement. The winning design was submitted by Denise Newman, featuring floral inspired beadwork on traditionally tanned moose hide.

The kiosk signage was developed in collaboration with the Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G), providing information and images of fish species in the Chena River. ADF&G also provided funding to execute a streambank restoration project at the park in the last several years and continues to monitor the site.

Freelance artist Shayla Sackinger with Bird Ninja Art created the custom Graehl Park triangular graphic displayed on the kiosk. The Tanana Valley Watershed Association received a grant to install pet waste stations and informational signage at riverfront parks, including Graehl Park. A long-time Fairbanks family provided a donation to the project to have a memorial bench in the park. The park's revitalization was a cooperative effort between many organizations, and the Fairbanks North Star Borough hopes to continue this synergistic effort with future Small Park Replacement Projects.

A ribbon cutting event was held on August 15, 2023, where the Parks and Recreation Department was joined by the Rasmuson Foundation, Denakkanaaga, Inc., FAST Planning, Chena Riverfront Commissioners, Fairbanks North Star Borough staff, and many more to celebrate the successful renovation of Graehl Park. We look forward to more successful park renovations!

Trisha Levasseur (FNSB Parks& Rec- Project Coordinator)

Cindy Jacobson (FNSB- Project Manager)

April Newman (FNSB- Administrative Assistant)

Rebecca Brice Henderson (Rasmuson Foundation- Board Member)

Sue Sprinkle (City of Fairbanks- City Council Member)

Ariella Derrickson (Dene’ Eslaanh)

Keith Nordmark (FNSB Parks& Rec- Park Caretaker)

Jackson Fox (FAST Planning- Executive Director)

Brian Charlton (FNSB Parks& Rec- Recreation Superintendent)

John Haas (FNSB Parks& Rec- Parks Superintendent)

Kimberly Diamond (FNSB Parks& Rec- Project Coordinator)

Jim Williams (FNSB- Chief of Staff)

Travis Cole (Dene’ Eslaanh)

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Tile mosaic, design by Denise Newman. Floral inspired beadwork on traditionally tanned moose hide

LIBRARY PROGRAMS LIBRARY PROGRAMS

The Fairbanks North Star Borough Public Libraries’ mission is to provide Borough residents free access to the full spectrum of opportunities that inform, inspire, and entertain, and to offer an open forum for diverse facts, ideas, and opinions.

NOEL WIEN PUBLIC LIBRARY NOEL WIEN PUBLIC LIBRARY

1215CowlesStreet,Fairbanks,AK99701 (907)459-1020

NoelWienLibraryiscurrentlyclosedfor renovations,butyoucanfindusatourtemporary locationinsideJoyCommunityCenterat24 MargaretAvenue!

JOY BRANCH LIBRARY JOY BRANCH LIBRARY HOURS: HOURS:

Monday10am-3pm

TuesdaythruFriday10am-6pm

Saturday,holdpick-uponly,10am-4pm

SundayCLOSED

PROGRAMS PROGRAMS

Young Adult Services:

Gaming events, art programs, teen & tween movies, monthly Grab Bags, and more!

Children's Services:

Mother Moose, Twos Time, Preschool

Storytime, Family Storytime, Pajama

Storytime, FUNtastic Club, and more!

For more information on library programs and services, please visit:

fnsblibrary.org

https:www.facebook.com/NoelWienLibrary/

NORTH POLE BRANCH LIBRARY NORTH POLE BRANCH LIBRARY 656NPHSBoulevard,NorthPole,AK99705 (907)488-6101

Tuesday10am-8pm

HOURS: HOURS: Monday10am-8pm

Wednesday10am-8pm

Thursday10am-6pm

Friday10am-6pm

Saturday10am-5pm

SundayCLOSED

BOOKMOBILE BOOKMOBILE

Wearealwaysonthego!Ifyouwishtogetintouch withtheBookmobileServicesstaff,pleasecall (907)459-1031oremailbookmobile@fnsb.gov.

Hours and location subject to change. Please check the library calendar online for current hours and the most updated schedule.

HOURS & LOCATIONS: HOURS & LOCATIONS:

FIRSTSATURDAY:BeckerRidgeattheFireStationCornerof BeckerRidge&PotterRd11am-12:15pm EsteratEsterPostOffice12:30-1:45pm

SECONDSATURDAY:GoldstreamValleyatKenKunkel CommunityCenter,11am-1pm

THIRDSATURDAY: SalchafromattheSalchaStoreand SupplyontheRichardsonHighway,11am-1pm

FOURTHSATURDAY: TwoRivers/PleasantValleyatthe PleasantValleyStoreonChenaHotSpringsRoad,11am-1pm

Fairbanks North Star Borough Public Library

NORTHPOLEBRANCHLIBRARY NORTHPOLEBRANCHLIBRARY

Starting June 1, 2023, the North Pole Branch Library will have extended hours! These hours will continue through the duration of the Noel Wien Library Renovation Project.

MOTHERMOOSESTORYTIME MOTHERMOOSESTORYTIME

HOURS HOURS

Monday: 10am-8pm

Tuesday: 10am-8pm

TWO'STIMESTORYTIME TWO'STIMESTORYTIME

Wednesday: 10am-8pm

Thursday: 10am-6pm

Friday: 10am-6pm

Saturday: 10am-5pm

PRESCHOOLSTORYTIME PRESCHOOLSTORYTIME

Sunday: CLOSED

MOVIE

For questions, see the library's website at fnsblibrary.org or give us a call at 907-488-6101.

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A A clue clue solving solving scavenger scavenger hunt hunt

CARLSON CENTER CARLSON CENTER

2010 2nd Ave.

Fairbanks, AK 99701

TheCarlsonCenterisa4,595seatarenalocatedalongthebanksoftheChenaRiverandacrossfrom GrowdenMemorialParkFairbanks,Alaska.ItisthethirdlargestarenainAlaskafollowedbehindthe SullivanArenaandAlaskaAirlinesCenterlocatedinAnchorage,Alaska.ThefacilityservesasInterior Alaska'slargestentertainment,sports,andmeetingfacility.ItishometotheUniversityofFairbanks

AlaskaNanooksDivision1icehockeyteamoftheWCHA.Itisalsohometomanygraduation ceremonies.InAugustof2021,ithostedtheFooFighters!

GETINTHEZONE! GETINTHEZONE!

Lookingforsomeindoorfunthis winterforyourlittles?Trythe Playzone!Lotsoftoysandplay equipmenttoexploreandlet imaginationswander!Designedfor kids0-8yrsold.Forolderchildren, trythenewHideout!Asafespacefor kids9-13yrsoldwithvideogames, pingpong,craftsandfoosball!

HAVEABIRTHDAY! HAVEABIRTHDAY!

Apartythatyoudon'thavetoclean up?It'sadreamcometruewhen youhaveapartyattheCarlson Center!Threepartypackagesto choosefrom:BearNecessities, FunkyFoxes,andMooseonthe Loose.Meetingsandeventspace alsoavailableforrent.Detailsand pricingavailableatparks.fnsb.gov!

TheCarlsonCenterhostsmany eventslikeholidaybazaars,home shows,hockeygamesandwillhost theChrisYoungin2023!This summer,TheCarlsonCenterwill featureindoorsoccer,pickleball rollerskating&more!

Catchahockeygameandsupport yourAlaskaNanookHockeyteam!

TheCarlsonCenteristhethirdlargest arenabyseatingcapacityinAlaska. InsidetheCarlsonCenter,the Nanookshaveaworld-classlocker room,trainingrooms,coachesoffices andotherfeaturesthatcameaspart ofa2013CarlsonCenterrenovation

Manager:(907)459-1254

MainOffice:(907)459-1087

CARLSON ACTIVITY CENTER

BIRTHDAY PARTY PACKAGES

BEAR NECESSITIES $50

A 2hr room rental for you to host your party and bring your own decorations to make the best party you can for up to 10 kids. Additional activities available at drop-in rate.

11-15 Kids: $65, 16-20 Kids: $80

FUNKY FOXES $150

A 2hr room rental along with a totally decked out party room, utensils, and seating for up to 10 kids. Additional activities available at drop-in rate.

11-15 Kids: $185, 16-20 Kids: $220

MOOSE ON THE LOOSE $250

A 2hr room rental along with a totally decked out party room, utensils, birthday cake, party activities, access to additional activities listed above, and seating for up to 10 kids.

11-15 Kids: $310, 16-20 Kids: $370

Add on Activities

Playzone (0-8yrs old ONLY)

Hideout

Skate (skate rental $4/pair)

2300 Airport Way

Fairbanks, AK 99701

Pioneer Park is a 44 acre Historical Theme Park located in the heart of Fairbanks, Alaska - between Airport Way and the Chena River bike path. There is no admission fee to enter Pioneer Park. Feel free to come to the Park and experience a self-guided tour of our artifacts, buildings and grounds! You can also enjoy the playground and Bear Art Gallery at no cost! Some museums and activities charge a nominal fee. Winter season is September 15 through May 15. While there are not vendors in the cabins, there is still much to enjoy at Pioneer Park!

halloween

trickortreat town

JoinPioneerParkandAccessAlaskaforafamilyfriendlywayto celebrateHalloween!GoldRushTowntransformsinto HalloweenTrickorTreatTowntobringlotsofSpook'tacularfun!

WINTERCABINSWALK

JoinPioneerParkfortheir AnnualHolidayTreeLightingthe SaturdayafterThanksgiving (Nov25,2023).GoldRushTown Cabinswillalsobelit,andyou canvoteforyourfavoriteNov 25-Dec13,2023.

ParkOffice

HoursofOperation

Monday-Friday from8am-5pmYear-Round

Office:(907)459-1087

ParkMgr:(907)459-1275

halloween trick or treat town

https://www.fairbankshalloween.com/

PioneerParkisturningintoa whimsical'spook'taculartown thishalloween!Comeenjoy Halloweentownwithspooky trainrides,costumecontests, trickortreating,dancing,visits fromourmostbeloved charactersandmore!

SensoryFriendlyHour1-2P

SuperSpookyHour7-8P

Gold Rush Town Cabin Lights Walk

HelpuslightupPioneerParkfor GoldRushTowncabinsto interestedsponsors.Decoratea cabintoyourtastesforthe holidayseason.Advertiseyour business,organization,orevent onthecabin.Spreadthejoyof theseason!

Cabinsareavailablestarting November1,2023fora$250 sponsorship.Youprovidethe lights,wesupplytheelectricity. Alldecorationsmustbeinplace byThanksgivingDay. ContactLeeatthePioneerPark officetosignup.907-459-1268; lee.williams@fnsb.gov

BIG DIPPER ICE ARENA BIG DIPPER ICE ARENA

1920 Lathrop St.

Fairbanks, AK 99701

TheBigDipperIceArenaisownedandoperatedbytheFairbanksNorthStarBoroughforthebenefit ofallitsresidentsandvisitors.OnceanairplanehangarinTanacross,thestructurewasreassembled andrepurposedasanicearenainFairbanksin1968. Commonlyreferredtoas"TheDipper,"the facilityhostspublicskating,youthandadulthockey,andishomeoftheIceDogsoftheNorth AmericanHockeyLeague. Awalkingandjoggingtrackisfreetothepublicduringscheduledhours. Mostareasofthefacility,includingtheice,areavailableforprivaterentalsandspecialevents.

WATCHAFAIRBANKS

ICEDOGSGAME!

TheFairbanksIceDogsareaTierII junioricehockeyteamintheNorth AmericanHockeyLeague'sMidwest Division.TheIceDogsplayhome gamesatthe2,200-seatBigDipper IceArenainFairbanks,Alaska.Fora completescheduleofgames,visit theirwebsiteat fairbanksicedogs.com.

WALKINDOORS! OROUT!

Thewalkingandjoggingtrackis freetothepublicduring scheduledhours.Walkingis availableM-F6am-6pm,and Sundays11am-4pm,orunless otherwiseposted.Nowalkingon Saturdays.

Ouroutdoortrackisavailable yearround,circlingtheKiwanis FootballField

GOSKATING!

JoinusforRecskate,stroller skate,andfreeskate. Thereisalsotimeduringthe daytopracticeyourhockey skills!Stickandpuckis generallyofferedinthe mornings.

SkateRental$4/pair

PICKLEBALL

Inthesummer,ouroutdoor rinksturnintoPickleballcourts! Pickleballnetsaregenerallyset upmidMay-midSeptember. Thereisequipmentfreeto borrowintheskateroomofthe BigDipper.

SkateRoom:(907)459-1104

MainOffice:(907)459-1070

RECREATIONAL SKATE

Monday - Friday 11:45am - 1:15pm

Wednesdays 5:30pm - 6:45pm

Saturdays 3:45pm - 5:00pm

Sundays 1:30pm - 2:45pm

FREESTYLE SKATE

Monday/Wednesday/Friday

6:30am - 8:30am

STICK & PUCK

Tuesdays & Thursdays 8:00am - 9:00am

STROLLER SKATE

Fridays 10:00am - 11:00am

Schedules subject to change. Please check online for the most up-to-date schedule. The online version is available for download at: parks.fnsb.gov.

CHENA LAKE CHENA LAKE RECREATION AREA RECREATION AREA

3780 Laurance Rd

North Pole, AK 99705

ChenaLakeRecreationAreaisa2,178acreparklocatedeastofNorthPole.Theparkoffersmultiple outdoor activities including hiking, skiing, walking, snowshoeing, snow-machining, ice fishing, auroraviewingandphotographyinthewinter.

SEETHEAURORA!

ChenaLakeisanideallocationto viewtheauroraborealisor "northernlights." Theofficial auroraseasonisAug21-Apr21.

BOATING&BIKING

ChenaLakeisopentononmotorizedboating.Weaskyou boatresponsibly,andstayoutof thebuoymarkedswimarea. BoatrentalsendLaborDay Weekend.

ChenaLakealsooffers5.5miles ofmostlyflatbiketrail.Bike rentalsareavailablethrough AlaskaDreamAdventures.

GOSKIINGORHIKING!

TheMikeAgbabaTrailSystem offers12milesofgroomed, multiple-usetrailsalongChena Lakeandsurroundingparkareas. Choosefromthe3.8mi,5.1mi, 6.5mi,9.5mi,or12mileloopsfor youractivity.

TheRiverParkCross-CountrySki Trailsoffers4.3mi(7km)of groomed,classicalskiingtrails nestledalongtheChenaRiver.No dogsallowedonskitrails.

Openyearround,24hrs

Office:(907)488-1655

Parksoffice:(907)459-1070

FISHING FISHING

ChenaLakeRecreationAreaisstockedwithRainbow Trout,ChinookSalmon,andArcticCharthroughoutthe year.Shorefishingisavailable.Youmayalsobringyour non-motorizedboatandfishonthelakeaswell.

FishingisavailableintheRiverParkaswellfromthe banks.ThereyoucanfindRainbowTrout,Chinook Salmon,andArcticChar.Inthesloughsattheriverpark, youcancatchPike.

BOATING BOATING

ChenaLakeRecreationAreainvitesallnon-motorized watercraftuserstoenjoythelake,butweaskthatyoudo soresponsibly.Noboatsaretobewithinthebuoys markingtheswimmingbeacharea.

PAVILIONRENTALS PAVILIONRENTALS $10/Hour

PavilionRentalsareavailableatboththeLakeParkand RiverPark.

ChoosefromtheIslandViewpavilion,Riversidepavilion,or SwimBeachpavilion.Parkandgreenspacereservations alsoavailable.Specialeventfeesmayapply.

TRAILS TRAILS

TheRiverParkNatureTrailsareavailableforyear-round use.Choosefromsevenkilometersoftrailsnestledalong theChenaRiverandthefloodcontrolcollectionchannel. Pleaseremembertobealerttothepresenceofwildlifeon thesetrails.

BIKING BIKING

ChenaLakeRecreationAreahas5.5milesofpavedbike trailsand3.6milesofunpavedbiketrails.Withmultiple parkingareasandeasyaccessonandoffthetrails,make ChenaLakeyournextbikingdestination!Alltrailsareflat, withlittletonoelevationgain.

4400 S. Cushman St. Ext

Fairbanks, AK 99701

Conveniently located just minutes from downtown Fairbanks, Tanana Lakes Recreation Area is a 750 acre multi-use recreation area. This park offers plenty of outdoor opportunities in the winter for peopleofallagesincludinghiking,skiing,snowmachining,icefishingandmore.Thenewlyremodeled RifleRangeisopen8am-10pmdaily;closedWednesdaysfrom8am-12pmformaintenance.

GOHIKINGORSKIING

Tanana Lakes has trails offering opportunitiesforhikinginthefalland skiing in the winter. Enjoy the fall colorsasyouwalkaroundthelake.Or enjoy the crunch of the snow as you skithegroomedtrails.

GOFISHING!

Ice huts are available typically in December as opening dates vary according to ice thickness. The Alaska Dept. of Fish & Game stocks the lakes with Rainbow Trout and Chinook Salmon. The Tanana River has Arctic Grayling, Northern Pike, WhitefishandBurbot.

Keep an eye our for our skating loop and rink! They are put in once the ice isready. Huts are $30/day and include one bundle of wood. Huts are 8x12 and equipped with a wood stove. Additional bundles of wood are available for $5. Submit a request online at parks.fnsb.gov. Reservations are approved M-F, 8-5pm.

GOSNOWMACHINING!

Therearemulti-usetrailsforsnow machining, including trails that head out onto the Tanana River and go for miles! There are also more than five miles of groomed trails for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing! Leashed dogs are welcome on trails- please pick up petwaste.

Open8am-10pmdaily Parkgatelockedat10pm

ParkRanger:(907)699-6370

ParkOffice:(907)459-1115

TANANA LAKES RECREATION AREA TANANA LAKES RECREATION AREA

BOATING

TananaLakesRecreationAreainvitesallmotorized andnon-motorizedwatercraftuserstoenjoythelakes, butweaskthatyoudosoresponsibly.Nomotorized boatsallowedonCushmanLake.TananaLake,which allowsentrytotheTananaRiver,isopentomotorized boats.

RIFLERANGE

Open8:00am-10:00pmdaily;ClosedonWednesdays, 8:00am-10:00am,formaintenanceandcleaning.The loadingordischargeoffirearms,bowsorcrossbows, areprohibitedforpublicsafetyreasonsanywherein therecreationarea,exceptattheoutdoorshooting range.

PAVILIONRENTALS

PavilionRentalsareavailableatthepark$10per hour.Fullparkreservationsalsoavailable. Specialeventfeesmayapply.

TRAILS

Inthesummertime,TananaLakeshasmotorized andnon-motorizedtrailsthroughoutthepark,as wellasasectionofgravelserviceroads.In summer,the6.4kmlooparoundtheparkisa greatoption.TheSandpiper,EagleandOverlook Trailsoffershortertreks.

Whenthesnowflies,ournon-motorizedtrailsare openformultiuse.You'llfindhiking,skiing, snowshoeingandfatbiking!Comeoutandenjoy thetrails.

FISHING

TananaLakesisstockedannuallybytheAlaskaDepartmentof FishandGamewithRainbowTroutandChinookSalmon.The TananaRiverhasArcticGrayling,NorthernPike,Whitefish,and Burbot.

IceHutsareavailableforrentfor$30/dayinthewintertime.Huts are8'x12'andfourholesaredrilledthemorningofyour reservation.Woodstoveandonebundlewoodincluded.Bring ownfishing&warmweathergear,lighter/matchesforstove, lanternandmaythefishbitealldayforyou!

Trail funding provided in part by The Recreational Trails Program through The Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation.

BIRCHHILLRECAREA BIRCHHILLRECAREA

VISITORINFORMATION

40+ kilometers of trails for hiking, biking and running Birch Hill Ski Center has all the traditional amenities of a ski lodge; a waxing room, restrooms with changing areas, & a 2,500 square foot Assembly Room—that is also available for meeting, wedding and banquet rentals

Warm-Up Hut with 24-hour restrooms and changing facilities

18-Hole Disc Golf Course with two sets of tee areas

Large lawn area

FEATUREDACTIVITIES

Play disc golf on the 18-hole course.

(Summer)

Run, mountain bike or ski on one of the many hillside trails! Rent the assembly room for a wedding or event.

LOCATION

101 Wilderness Dr. Fairbanks, AK 99701

HOURS OF OPERATION

Building open by reservation

Park hours: 7AM—10PM

IMPORTANT CONTACTS

Office (907) 457-4488

SKICENTERRENTALINFORMATION

The Birch Hill Ski Center is perfect for your next event! Weddings, corporate events, family gatherings or birthday parties. The facility calendar fills up quickly so book your event early. Reservations may be approved up to 18 months in advance.

Through a partnership with the Nordic Ski Club of Fairbanks, the Fairbanks North Star Borough Department of Parks and Recreation makes Birch Hill Recreation Area and the Jim Whisenhant Cross Country Ski Trail System available for year-round public use.

MichaelSimmons,FacilitySupervisor michael.simmons@fnsb.gov

*discounts for non-profits*

TRAILS OFFICE TRAILS OFFICE

The Fairbanks North Star Borough Assembly passed and approved the Updated Trails Plan on June 20, 2023. The Trails Plan that you helped create will now be adopted as part of the Borough's Regional Comprehensive Plan. The final adopted version, including all Assembly amendments, will be posted online in the coming weeks at fnsbtrailsplan.com.

1920 Lathrop St. 907-459-7401

trails@fnsb.gov

FULL OF WINTER FUN! FULL OF WINTER FUN!

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

Ifyourorganizationisnotlisted,pleasecontactparks@fnsb.govtobeincludedonthelist.Pleasesend allupdatestoparks@fnsb.gov.Thelistisupdatedthreetimesayear(April,August&December).

GOLDEN NORTH ARCHERY

907-590-9737

Facebook - GoldenNorthArchery

BASEBALL

FAIRBANKS ADULT AMATEUR BASEBALL

fairbanksadultbaseball@gmail.com

907-388-2396

www.leaguelineup.com/faabl

FAIRBANKS NORTH STAR INTERIOR PONY BASEBALL

jwinc17@hotmail.com

907-978-7873

www.leaguelineup.com/fnsbibl

ALASKA GOLDPANNERS BASEBALL, INC.

www.goldpanners.com

INTERIOR BASEBALL LEAGUE interiorbaseball@gmail.com

907-347-0877

www.leaguelineup.com/fnsbibl

BASKETBALL

FAIRBANKS WOMEN'S BASKETBALL hbest25@yahoo.com

907-687-9515

Facebook - FairbanksWomensBasketball

INTERIOR YOUTH BASKETBALL iyb@gci.net

907-457-4492

www.interioryouthbasketball.com

CANOE/KAYAK

EPIC KAYAK ULTIMATE epickayakultimate@gmail.com

907-460-2909

www.epickayakultimate.org

CLIMBING

ALASKA ALPINE CLUB

alaska.alpine.club@gmail.com

www.alaskaalpineclub.com

CURLING

FAIRBANKS CURLING CLUB manager@curlfairbanks.org

907-452-2875

www.curlfairbanks.org

CYCLING

FAIRBANKS CYCLE CLUB pres@fairbankscycleclub.org

907-347-8756

www.fairbankscycleclub.org

FAR NORTH BMX farnorthbmx@yahoo.com

907-322-6314

www.farnorthbmx.com

DANCING

BALLROOM DANCE CLUB info@fairbanksballroom.dance

907-750-0666

www.fairbanksballroom.dance

DANCE THEATER FAIRBANKS dancetheatrefairbanks@gmail.com

907-452-1113

hwww.dancetheatrefairbanks.com

FOOTBALL

FAIRBANKS YOUTH FOOTBALL president@fairbanksyouthfc.com

907-378-0520

www.fairbanksyouthfc.org

GOLF/DISCGOLF

FAIRBANKS DISC GOLF ASSOCIATION ceamsden@gmail.com

907-322-7071

Facebook - FairbanksDGA

FAIRBANKS GOLF ASSOCIATION fgasecretary@yahoo.com

907-378-9440

www.fairbanksgolfassociation.com

PIONEER PARK PUTTERS

907-459-1275

Facebook- Pioneer Park Putters Group

HIKING

FAIRBANKS AREA HIKING CLUB fairbankshiking@gmail.com

907-488-6500

www.fairbankshiking.org

HOCKEY

ARCTIC LIONS HOCKEY ASSOCIATION

907-452-7246

www.hometeamsonline.com/arcticlions

FAIRBANKS AMATEUR HOCKEY faha@acsalaska.net

907-322-5978

hockeyclubfairbanks.com

FAIRBANKS MEN’S HOCKEY ASSOCIATION william.hawryuluk@gmail.com

(907) 371-0785

www.fairbanksmenshockey.com

FAIRBANKS WOMEN'S HOCKEY kathy.larson67@gmail.com

fairbankswomenshockey.pucksystems.com

OLDTIMERS HOCKEY ASSOCIATION

fbksoldtimershockey@yahoo.com

907-479-8493

www.fairbanksoldtimershockey.com

HORSEBACKRIDING

ALASKA STATE QUARTER HORSE ASSOC. lorih@mtaonline.net

907-727-4444

www.asqha.com

MUSHING

ALASKA DOG MUSHERS ASSOCIATION admacontact2018@gmail.com

907-460-6874

alaskadogmushers.com

JUNIOR DOG MUSHERS OF INTERIOR AK info@juniormushers.com

907-590-6921

juniordogmushers.com

PADDLING

FAIRBANKS PADDLERS info@fairbankspaddlers.org

907-457-3962

www.fairbankspaddlers.org

PICKLEBALL

FARTHEST NORTH PICKLEBALL CLUB fairbankspickleball@gmail.com

Facebook- Farthest North Pickleball Club

ROLLERDERBY

Fairbanks Roller Derby Recruitment@fairbanksrollerderby.org faribanksrollerderby.org

RUNNING

RUNNING CLUB NORTH running@runningclubnorth.org

907-388-8085

ww.runningclubnorth.org

SENIORGAMES

ALASKA INTERNATIONAL SENIOR GAMES diann@alaskaisg.org

907-978-2388

www.alaskaisg.org

SKATEBOARD/BMX

FAIRBANKS SKATEPARK COALITION jerrylsadler@gmail.com

907-347-0890

www.nscfundalaska.org/FSC

FAR NORTH BMX farnorthbmx@yahoo.com

907-460-1277

www.usabmx.com/tracks/1108

SKIING/SKIJOURING

ALASKA SKIJORING ASSOCIATION info@alaskaskijoring.org

907-457-5456

www.alaskaskijoring.org

FAIRBANKS ALPINE SKI CLUB president@aipgalaska.org

907-460-7239

www.fairbanksalpine.org

NORDIC SKI CLUB OF FAIRBANKS info@nscfairbanks.org

907-457-4435

www.nscfairbanks.org

SALCHA SKI CLUB

907-888-2755

Facebook—SalchaSkiClub

SNOWMACHING

FAIRBANKS OFFROAD LIONS fairbanksoffroadlions@gmail.com

Facebook - Fairbanks Offroad Lions

FAIRBANKS SNOWTRAVELERS

907-750-1163

www.snowtravelers.org

Facebook- Fairbanks Snowtravelers

SOCCER

FAIRBANKS YOUTH SOCCER staff@fairbanksyouthsoccer.com

907-456-3972

www.fairbanksyouthports.org

ULTIMATE

FAIRBANKS ULTIMATE ASSOCIATION

907-978-2939

Facebook Group -Fairbanks Ultimate

SOFTBALL

GOLDEN HEART SOFTBALL ghsasoftball@gmail.com

907-388-6993

www.goldenheartsoftball.org

INTERIOR GIRLS SOFTBALL & T-BALL igsa.alaska@gmail.com

907-590-6227

www.igsaak.org

SWIMMING

MIDNIGHT SUN SWIM TEAM msstcoaching@gmail.com

440-570-8586

www.midnightsunswimteam.com

NORTHERN AREA AQUATICS

northernareaaquaticspresident@gmail.com

907-378-3847

www.teamunify.com/aknaac

NORTH POLE AQUATIC CLUB npaccoaches@gmail.com

https://www.teamunify.com/team/aknpac

STINGRAY SWIM TEAM coachjosh@aksst.com

970-689-1407

www.stingrayswim.org

TENNIS

FAIRBANKS TENNIS ASSOCIATION

Fairbankstennis@gmail.com

907-455-4301

www.fairbankstennis.com

TABLETENNIS

FAIRBANKS INTERIOR TABLE TENNIS diann.darnall@gmail.com

907-978-2388

www.fitt-club.net

VOLLEYBALL

ARCTIC VOLLEYBALL CLUB

arcticvolleyballclub@gmail.com

907-687-6360

www.arcticvolleyballclub.com

FAIRBANKS VOLLEYBALL ASSOCIATION volleyballfairbanks@gmail.com

907-460-2304

www.volleyballfairbanks.com

WRESTLING

INTERIOR YOUTH WRESTLING CLUB interioryouth@hotmail.com

907-458-0980

NORTH POLE WRESTLING CLUB admin@npwrestlingclub.com

907-490-3160

www.npwrestlingclub.com

FAIRBANKSNORTHSTARBOROUGH PARKS & RECREATION

Fairbanks North Star Borough Parks and Recreation

PO Box 71267

Fairbanks, Alaska 99707

Preserving and creating an inclusive community culture...

...by providing places and programs designed to enrich the quality of life!