Potter Marsh was my last activity in Alaska. Having arrived back in Anchorage, following an epic…read moreroad trip back from Seward, I was staying my last night near the airport before an early flight the next day. Wanting to stretch my legs, I had decided to make an after dinner stop at Potter Marsh. Having passed it earlier in the day, I had seen a large bull moose from the road, as he enjoyed grazing in the tall grasses. Later on, when I actually had time to stop, no moose sightings. However, the walk along the well maintained boardwalk offered epic views and a peaceful, quiet evening walk. Lots of locals out enjoying the first sunny day, all week. Nicely done placards with info and complimentary spotting scopes to see any visiting bird life. It's a quick but worthy stop in Anchorage if you are looking for a simple outdoor activity.

Beautiful park with great views of the mountains and the water! Nice viewing of different wildlife…read moreas well. Nice boardwalk with information signs. Easy and free parking!

Overlooks Cook bay…read more Tribute to Captain Cook. Some great views. It is worth the walk to this location. You can park and walk to most places in this part of the city.

This is a cute little park you can visit while you're in Anchorage, with great views out to the…read moreCook Inlet. The park features a statue/monument of Captain Cook, looking across the Inlet as he might have done during his explorations. There are also a few wooden paths you can walk around the monument, if you want to get some exercise while visiting the park. Within the paths are a couple of wooden benches where you can sit and look out at the view or take a break. Aside from seeing the statue, taking in the view, and walking around the wooden boardwalk, there isn't much else to see or do in Resolution Park. But it's still worth a photo op and a little stop to admire the scenery!

Three words: bread and poop…read more This place is kind of rough, and kind of ugly. There is so much bread-feeding here that the grass has been completely scrubbed down to dirt from all the foot traffic in one concentrated area. There is goose poop everywhere. There are shady characters doing weird stuff in their vehicles. If you want to see birds, you're better off heading west (towards the water) on the trail towards the lagoon proper. Much better facilities, less shady characters.

I just absolutely are in love with the trails in Anchorage. This happens to be the trailhead area…read more(parking area) that you can only get to one way from Minnesota towards downtown (its on your left). You often see people running and geese everywhere. There is a small lake here that you can see from the road. What I liked about this particular area is how many different ways you can split... This trail takes you to: Lanie Fischer (Not sure of spelling) Westchester Lagoon Coastal Trail and many more...i just haven't explored enough.... Great run very flat and a few tunnels to go through... I would recommend for a nice long walk or jog!

Earthquake Park is a laid-back, educational, and scenic outdoor stop that's perfect as a short…read morehalf-day visit -- especially if you're already exploring Anchorage or biking the coastal trail. It won't wow with adrenaline or exhibits, but it delivers on Alaska's beauty and history. Perfect for families, photographers, and anyone who prefers slow-paced nature experiences. Birdwatchers and photographers will appreciate the variety of birds and occasional moose sightings, and there are several scenic points worth stopping at for photos -- especially at sunrise or sunset. Pros * Free entry, free parking, and easy access. * Beautiful coastal and mountain views. * Historical interpretive signs. * Ideal for light hiking, biking, or a picnic. Cons * Mosquitoes can be intense in summer, so bug spray is a must. * Limited facilities beyond trails and scenic spots.

This park is located in Anchorage. It's quite significant and historical. The backstory is worth…read moregoogling. This is a nice park to rest and relax and it's part of the trolley tour offered and well known in the area.

This inclusive multi-use park/playground is centrally located in Anchorage near the public library…read more Parking is ample and accessible in at least 3 different areas surrounding the park. All of my kids have played here and enjoyed the offerings. Surprisingly, there isn't a single swing at this park FYI. But still tons to do, to keep the kids entertained. There is a man-made pond front and center. Lots of birds + bird poop. Lots of walking/biking trails here. Lots of space to lay out. Tons of space to hold events here. I attended some of the best music festivals/concerts with mountain backdrop here; but due to disagreements with the city and the unhoused population, the space isn't utilized for these purposes anymore. Highly recommend.

It's a pretty large park, located in the middle of Midtown…read more Great place to go when there is a festival/event of some sort going down. It's also a good place to take a lunch break if you work in the area. If neither of these conditions are satisfied, there are much better parks to explore in Anchorage ;)

It's about a half mile walk with work out benches, that looks kinda ok ,I wouldn't go there after…read moredark by myself even with a gun. Parking is minimal, about 10 to 15 teen cars max, I kinda like this trail for length, could be a little longer, I would be more worried about someone braking into my car. I did see loose dogs with their owners

Large part next to the road, but don't be fooled, it has lots of hiking trails that quickly take…read moreyou away from the car noises! A cycling trail borders the edge of the park. There's a picnic table and bear proof trash cans. The hiking trails double as a sort of "fitness training loop", see photo of signage for details!

This place takes the pains of condo life (with poor sound proofing) tolerable. I would like to keep…read moreit please, as my own well kept secret-;-) ! Nice walking trails, a bit creepy when moose are about. In the 20 plus years I have lived in this area, I have seen the trails become wider and more wore torn. Yet, the duck pond is very photogenic, the geese flying overhead are beautiful, and the bird life with the loons calling at night...well. Too bad I hate my condo. But the beauty of this place to look out upon is irreplaceable.

This was one of the very first parks I can to when I moved to Anchorage. It's called a bog, but…read morelooks like a pond to me, but what do I know? There's enough parking for about 15 cars. It's right in the middle of a pretty nice neighborhood, so it's always pretty busy. There's a little trail around the pond... I'd say it's easy mile.

The Campbell Tract is tract of (park) land controlled by the Bureau of Land Management adjacent to…read morethe Far North Bicentennial Park. Most people visit Campbell Tract to see the "technically" active 1 mile airstrip (kept operational for emergencies). As you weave in and out of the 12 miles of trails controlled by BLM, it's virtually impossible to distinguish where one park ends and the next begins unless you're really good at reading maps. It's a spaghetti of trails back there! In August and September this stretch of birch forest is especially beautiful with fall colors. High bush cranberries and mini dogwoods changing color, and lots of wild berries, mushrooms and other fungi provide a rainbow colors in all shapes and sizes. Be aware that black and brown bears frequent this area. One of my pet peeves in this area are rude hikers. Lots of off leash dogs and people who don't clean up after them. Also, hikers using the sled dog trails that explicitly designated as for them alone. There are gazillions of trails back here, but people always want what they can't have.... (For more details about the BLM Campbell Tract, go here: https://www.blm.gov/programs/cultural-heritage-and-paleontology/archaeology/what-we-manage/alaska/campbell-tract-WWII

If you do not get lost, you are doing it wrong. Or maybe it's just me…read more The trails located around the Campbell Airstrip and Airport offer miles of intertwining trails. Walk em, run em, cross country ski on em, and if you really wanted to, you could get your sled dogs ready on these trails. This is another one of those areas where you need to be wildlife aware. There aren't too many "wow" or "super cool" spots to check out here. But if you are looking for a 'walk in the park' to get away, this could be your spot.