Welcome to Sitka Parks and Recreation

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Welcome toSitka Parks and Recreation
Goddard Hot Springs - Rebuilt Shelter - 1999
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Sitka City Parks and Recreation manages 6 parks,
6 playgrounds, 5.63 miles of trail, 9 ballfields,
a cabin, the rifle range, Goddard Hot Springs, 21
landscaped areas, 15 acres of turf.
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Whale ParkBuilt in 1994, this park is the home
to an FM whale listening station connected to a
hydrophone on the ocean floor
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Pioneer Parkwas transferred to the Municipality
in 1999. It features four shelters and a stunning
view...
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Moller Parkreceived a facelift in 1999 with new
playgrounds, a picnic shelter and lighting...
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Crescent Parkfeatures green space, picnic
shelters, tennis and basketball courts, and many
benches
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Skateboard Parkwas created in 1999 and will be
moved to the Turnaround as soon as additional
funds are raised. The new skate park will be a
7,000 square foot concrete park with a bowl and
street features.
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Swan Lake Park is used year-round by Sitkans.
Swan Lake Park is used year-round by Sitkans.
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Swan Lake Cleanupincluded the tributaries of
Wrinkleneck and Arrowhead Creeks and many
volunteers.
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Sitka Trailshave expanded over the past six years
New ADA Accessible Bridge at Thimbeberry Lake
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Sitka Trail Works Inc.
Has helped the Forest Service, Park Service and
the City with trail maintenance, new trail
construction, and attaining funding for Sitka
Trail Plan projects.
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Thimbleberry Lake TrailThe project terminus
includes a dock and skaters platform (courtesy of
Boy Scout/Eagle Scout program). The connection
between Thimbleberry and Heart Lake will be
completed in the fall of 2005.
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Sitka Cross Trailruns from Kimsham landfill ball
fields to Indian River and was also constructed
by Sitka Trail Works
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Mount Edgecumbe Ballfieldis a cooperative effort
with Sitka Softball Association, UAS, Mount
Edgecumbe School, Americorps, DOT and the
Municipality to bring this unused ballfield back
to life.
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Mount Edgecumbe BallfieldGroundskeeper Shawn
McLeod and crew put the finishing touches on the
Backstop
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Mount Edgecumbe Ballfieldfeatures a 16 Silver
Monster fence.Opening Day is July 18th!
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Turnaround Parkfeatures picnic tables (courtesy
of the Boy Scouts), a beach and is the future
site for a concrete skatepark.
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Sitkas Recreation Guideis available on line at
www.cityofsitka.com