Hidden gem for sure. It's hard for my brain to fathom such a beautiful area being accessible…read morethrough this neighborhood. The entrance is pretty much a dog park. Wide open field that is always maintained. The trail to the views has gotten wider. The back field is open enough for multiple visitors to be there are once, comfortably. I've had a picnic with my toddler here, while couples walked the perimeter, and others walked their dogs. There are 2 trails that will take you down to the mudflats. So far, I've visited on sunny mornings/high noons. I can't wait to experience a few sunsets here.

This is just a little muddy path out to a promontory, accessed through one of the snootier…read moreresidential neighborhoods you will find in Anchorage. There is no dedicated parking or facilities so it seems like really just a place for the locals. While I was there, a well dressed and groomed middle aged woman ran through making "donkey ears" at me and yelling obscenities for no reason. I found it amusing, but this was witnessed by a dad out with his 8 yo or so daughter. They should not have had to witness that. Honestly I think there must be better places to view Cook Inlet up close and personal.

This playground/lake park is busy from sunrise to sundown, when the weather is good…read more It consists of a large pavilion/shelter, big kids playground, toddler playground, open green field, beach/sand/lake, and a kids' zipline. A few sitting areas are sprinkled throughout. As someone who avoids small talk and parent interactions, I try to show up at the crack of dawn. There will still be folks here, but at least you aren't elbow to elbow. It's difficult to bring my kids to these swimming areas without the intention of swimming. I prefer for my kids to swim at Little Campbell Lake (near Kincaid Park), instead.

A nice spot just off Dimond. The park has two parking areas- one just off Dimond on the south end…read moreof the lake that can be a little crowded and a larger one at the northeast side of the lake. Here, there are picnic areas and a playground area for kids. The lake is supposedly stocked with fish, so you usually see folks ice fishing in the winter. The south entrance has a small dock that is also good for fishing in warmer weather.

I just wanted to add a few more things to my list below ( please reference my previous review.)…read moreThis is a very long park strip and there are elements of this park that are seasonal. We just discovered a baseball field and TWO ice rinks on the East end of the park down by the train engine. SUPER COOL! One of the ice rinks is first come first served and the other appears to require a reservation but I believe is free. It looks to be intended for ice hockey games. Cool beans

A long strip of open grass located between downtown and mid-town Anchorage. I only really come here…read morefor the Alaska Club's yoga in the park, which runs from June to August. I see a lot of sports clubs out here. It's also a good spot to catch some rays in the summer and there are a few tennis courts as well.

We came upon this park walking around some neighborhoods when I realized I lived nearish to walk to…read morethe Kaladi's off of Brayton. My pup and I passed this park and were a little surprised it's actually a park given it's size and that it appeared to have little planning involved in sectioning it out. This park has very little surface area to play on, has a pond and creeks around it, and a few amenities. I'm not sure what it looks like in the summer, but in the winter there appears to have a loop one can do that crosses a street, and an offshoot that open up to an area with a hill. It's set among townhouses, suburbs, businesses, and schools and offers a small space for dogs and people to play. I liked the couple of benches and poop bag dispensers in this area. Small respite area in a sea of industrial businesses and small family housing.

Woo to the hoo. This park gets my seal of approval for having the much maligned teeter totter…read more This puppy has been brought into the 21st century and is a darn sight safer than those ones from back in the old days. It seats 4 and is super fun to play on for little and big people alike. I like this park because it also is connected to the Chester Creek Trail and the Goose Creek spur. It also has a play ground, trees and open space in equal measure, adequate parking, a baseball field, and a bball court that doubles as an ice hockey rink in winter. SLICK Y'ALL!!!

Aside from the ice rink/basket ball court and small amount of playground equipment, there isn't…read moremuch incentive to go out of your way for this one. It does, however, serve well enough as another one of Anchorage's little neighborhood parks, tucked back into the Airport Heights residential area. For those that live in the area, it's a fairly quick stroll to/from Fire Island Bakery's nearby shop or fast access to the Lanie Fleischer Chester Creek trail. If you're on a long bike ride with the kids, this isn't a bad rest point though you might just consider Goose Lake park which is just over the nearby bridge (crossing Northern Lights). There's also a baseball field next to the hockey rink but not much else. Anchorage has quite a high number of these little parks hidden away in its neighborhoods. This isn't the best of them but it'll do for a sunny afternoon stop.

Wolverine is a large neighborhood park in southwest Anchorage that's pretty popular with people who…read morelive in the immediate vicinity, but not the kind of park you'd go out of your way for. It's almost an entire city block, but there's not much there. It's got some aging toddler playground stuff, but nothing for older kids. There's a picnic pavilion with 4 tables (perpetual birthday parties here) but no grills or anything. There's tons of large trees, so the mosquitos are off the chain. The park is carved into little zones by all the trees that create private little nooks, so sight lines can be a problem for paranoid parents. It's a very attractive park, but frankly, not very functional. It's also worth noting it is NOT attached to the trail system.

It's a cool little park with a shaded picnic area I would recommend this park to anyone near byeread more

This park was first developed in the 1980s to provide an oasis from urban activities in the city…read more Looking at some of the past reviews, this park has really fallen off. It seems to be an urban camper hangout. There is not much here except for some open green space, some paved pathways and seat-walls. There is metered street parking, commercial parking lots and garages all within a reasonable walking distance. I do not see much utility for this park other than being a hangout spot, a spot to eat your lunch, and an occasional special event. The park has been known to host events such as multiple concert series daily throughout the Summer. I would be very open to attending an event here, but outside of that, I would probably pass. Hopefully, this park transforms in the Summer to something much better with flowers blossoming and a more robust maintenance schedule.

See my previous review, as my comments still apply however I failed to mention two things of note…read more 1. Thursday night free Summer concert series is worth checking out. I am particularly fond of H3 - The Alaskan Hawaiian Raggae band is awesome (how's that for a hybrid?) 2. The summertime flower planting here is impressive. It's always fun to see what color combos the city gardeners cook up. This is also where they show off they fancy collection of dahlias every year.

A beautiful park with great views of the mountains. Nice paved paths. Small parking lot. Easy…read moreaccess to the costal trail as well!

This park sits on the west side of Westchester Lagoon…read more It's got many things: - fun and fancy "physics-based" playground that may or may not also be enjoyable for adults - kayak/canoe opportunities - birds - two Pokemon gyms, and at least 5 Pokestops - a fancy "how many people have biked through here" automated sign - in the summer: a food cart - a couple honeybuckets It connects right to the coastal trail and features a brand new (finally!) bridge.