We held our son's birthday party in their Community Room with access to the ice rink during open…read moreskate last year and the service was splendid. We had the option to rent the large open fields on the other side of the facility as well but chose to just rent during the open skate times. The kids were able to go on & off the ice for several hours and afterward they all enjoyed drinks, pizza, cake, and ice cream that we brought with us. The small kitchen included a sink for cleaning and full refrigerator for storing cold items. The tables and chairs were set up in rows sufficient for the group and the waste cans was provided so we were able to clean up afterward leaving the room neat and ready for their next group. We would definitely do it again!

Great place to catch a high school hockey game…read more Really great rec center. They keep the area clean and organized. The turf portion/indoor soccer field seems really nice. The indoor track might be worth checking out one day. Might be nice to jog inside and NOT on a treadmill. Concessions were also open during the hockey game. Decent selection. No Diet Dr Pepper though. I just wish the coffee machine was working!

The son is my best friend so I might be a little biased But…read moremy family went there and they set it up well it was a great bouncy house it was obviously designed well. It was very cheap. It was probably the best bouncy house ever and they picked it up immediately

They were very accommodating with my requests, arrived early and setup with no issues. We ordered…read morethe gladiator joust and giant bouncer. Kids and Adults had the most fun in ages. I am very impressed with their professionalism and communication throughout the process, they made the event go smooth and everyone had a blast!

The Fairview Rec Center has been around forever. I've attended many events here in the 90's and…read moreearly 2000's. Recently, a new indoor playground has been added and we were finally able to visit it today. Sign-in at the front desk. Most of the building/flooring is original FYI. There is lots of signage to direct you. There is a large enough space to store your shoes (don't forget socks). Lots of trash receptacles around. Clean bathrooms with infant changing stations near. The playground is large, clean, and has something for most kids. I'd say the bulk of the structure is geared towards older kids (and/or climbers). See the Muni website for playground hours. Definitely worth checking out on a cloudy day like today.

They have a free indoor playground. You need to be careful of the word free. For this place it…read moremeans they don't care what happens to your child, they make excuses for regulars who are poorly behaved teens and will try to make you feel entitled for having concerns.

This event facility is recently built located on Arctic Road…read more I've attended a community event, a private event, and concerts here. It is one of few Anchorage event facilities available to rent, that can hold over 150 people. Parking is ample and the building is secluded enough from neighboring homes. The facility includes a coffee shop/cafe area that you can choose to be open during your event. The facility kitchen is large and open. You have the ability to choose what spaces you want to rent, with the largest space being the gym. If your event has alcohol you will be required to rent the facility as a whole. I like that all rental information to include costs, deposits, etc is laid out clearly online. You will not need to contact anyone directly until you are ready. I believe they even have bouncy houses available to rent. Like most facilities, they have staff there watching. Sometimes they're cool, sometimes they're annoyingly saying the music is too loud when we in the crowd, can barely hear it. Gotta take the good with with the bad ya know?!

Sort of like the Spenard Rec Center, but smaller and newer. I'm not sure about all of the…read morebuildings offerings, but they have basketball courts, a coffee shop inside, a couple meeting or party rooms (you can rent for bday parties), and I think they run a daycare too. Coffee shop staff is super nice, decent/regular prices. If your kid is going to a basketball program (like mine is), make sure you sign them in. You have to- for liability purposes. We didn't for basketball games, but for practice yes. They host Halloween events (and possibly other holiday events) that I've seen too, just haven't been able to go to them. Bathrooms and pretty much everywhere in general is clean and staff is nice.

Very fun park for multiple ages. There are some swings, a big climbing rope structure for bigger…read morekids, and a smaller sand play area for smaller kids. My middle schoolers even had fun playing tag and zooming down the roller slide. Only warning is that the only toilets are some pretty rough porta potties. So make sure the kids "go" before you get here!

Love this recently remodeled downtown park/playground…read more I arrive super early in the morning or late after dinner to allow my kids to enjoy this playground less crowded. Lots for the big kids to do as well as the littles. They have a saucer swing here, in addition to a few traditional ones. A roller slide sits towards the back of the park. A few porta-potties are within the tree line. This park/playground is super convenient to bring the kiddos for a break, when attending downtown park strip events.

This park is a great place to people watch, cook out, and bring your kiddos!…read more The highlight here is the sand volley ball courts! That are always packed but lots of pickup games available. Come check this little gem out I bet you'll "dig" it!

It's a really nice park, and the volleyball courts were really good. There are three courts, and…read morethe nets are really good and tight. The field is also nice and big, and compatible for at least 3 ultimate frisbee games. The one thing bad tho is the play ground is kind of far from everything, so if your kids want to play, you reply have to keep a close eye on them.

I have a love-hate relationship with this park. I like it enough and have enough good memories…read morehere that my husband and I celebrated our winter wedding here. But this park is also plagued with chronic drug and alcohol addicted folks who trash public areas, including human waste. This park has insufficient parking- which is split into two separate locations. One is on the west side and the other on the north east side. The NE parking lot is where you dealers and users can typically be found. Families and children are more typically found in the west parking lot. It's common to see fish and moose along in this park on this section of Chester Creek Trail. There's a cute little playground here as well on the west side. There are some very pretty bridges in this section of the trail also. This is also one of the few locations where the creek is low enough for people to safely wade during the summer. The salmon viewing pier was condemned a few years ago and it doesn't seem like the city had any plans to fix it since it was a hangout for using. There are many varieties of plants, flowers, berries and birds found here, which make it a lovely greenspace for people and animals alike.

So often we overlook the more popular parks that are right under our noses; don't do that to…read moreCampbell Creek! Remodeled in recent years, there is a large playground for the kids. There is also a large dog park and there are various trails. There are spots to grill and picnic, and a shallow area of the creek in which people both small and large can play. There are birds, butterflies, dragonflies, and beautiful vegetation surrounding you right in the heart of the city. My two drawbacks - this is a pretty popular spot for people with kids, so don't expect it to be quiet unless you hit it on off-hours; and when packed, parking can be a bit much. *Don't forget to bring your inflatable raft so you can float down the creek to Peanut Farm when you leave* *Bring cash for the ice cream truck*

I absolutely love this place. They have such interesting flavors. Today I tried the eggnog and…read moreraisin... I haven't seen that in decades! They make flavors that are very unique and the techniques are specific to Mexico. Some are water based and other are milk based- be sure to ask if you are unsure. This is great if you have any sensitives. Its also nice that they have both ice cream, palette, deserts and some limited meals as well. Also, the art and play area as I mentioned previously make.this place very comfortable for the entire family. And just one more thing....I take issue with the person who said these lovely people are racist towrd white people. That is absolutely not true. Anchorage is a very mixed city and the customers that go here come in all shapes in sizes. You will be treated in the manner you deserve.

Ok so this place surprised me with how good their ceviche was. It was very spicy, loaded, and very…read moredecently priced. There's not many food choices but loads of sweets. My favorite was that coconut drink! It was super coco-nutty flavored without the weird texture of coconut.