Public Workshops: Join Us!

Share YOUR ideas and explore how to improve trails over the next 10+ years at a workshop near you:

CHUGIAK/EAGLE RIVER: Wednesday, November 20

Beach Lake Chalet, 17300 S Birchwood Loop Rd, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

ANCHORAGE: Thursday, November 21

Spenard Recreation Center, 2020 W 48th Ave, 5:30 - 8 p.m.

About the Plan

The Recreational Trails Plan will serve as the local government's guide for trail management, maintenance, and development. Anchorage Metropolitan Area Transportation Solutions (AMATS) and the Municipality of Anchorage Parks and Recreation Department are updating the Areawide Trails Plan from 1997 to reflect modern trail needs and plan for the years ahead.

Project Milestones

Here is what to expect during the Recreational Trails Plan.

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Public Involvement

Public feedback is the cornerstone of this Plan. We will collect feedback through surveys, open houses, workshops, meetings, and stakeholder interviews.

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Trail Inventory and User Analysis

The Plan will document the conditions of trails, who uses trails, and current trail issues and trends. 

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Vision, Goals, and Recommendations

Public feedback will shape the Plan's vision, goals, and recommendations for improving trail systems in Anchorage and Chugiak-Eagle River.

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Recreational Trails Plan Draft Review

A public draft will be available for review.

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Plan Approval

The Recreational Trails Plan will go through multi-step approval process, including through the Parks and Recreation Commission, the Chugiak-Eagle River Board of Supervisors, and AMATS committees.

Stay involved! Subscribe to receive updates throughout the project. For questions, contact the Project Manager:

  • Nicolette Dent
  • 907-343-4137
  • nicolette.dent@anchorageak.gov