Great park with plenty of amenities. It has a lot of walking and biking trails as well as sports…read morefield and hockey rinks. Also has beach access. Plenty of parking. If you want to see a moose, come here. I saw around 8!

Beautiful park with access to the costal trail! Saw a moose not too far from the parking lot. Nice…read morepaved paths and large parking lot. Public restrooms and maps available.

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 scenic park/playground is located near the bluffs of government hill. You take a left at the…read moremain light and it's towards the back on your right hand side. You can park near a red fence (towards the front of the playground) or there's another parking area close to the grassy area. This playground is recently built (within last 10 years or so). There's a beautiful wooly mammoth as the main focus of the play area. They have a sand pit, swings, slides and climbing areas. There's plenty of room to spread out and picnic. Highly recommend.

An impeccably-maintained park in Government Hill. One that actually utilizes the hill…read more You'll have sweeping views of the Tordrillo Mountains, but also the noisy industrial area right beneath the hill :-/ Still, kids don't really care about that, and this park caters to them. It's got a really sweet wooly mammoth playset! There's also an interesting 3x3 art piece that's of Denali. Worth making a special trip for? Only if you got some kiddos!

This park is located in Anchorage's Mountainview Neighborhood, just outside of downtown. The park…read morewas originally developed as military housing in the 1940's. The park as you see it today was developed in the 1980s. It spans 66 acres and is leased from the Joint Base Elemendorf-Richardson by the municipality of Anchorage. It is a decent park, but pales slightly in comparison to the park that is located right next to it. It has a couple of parking areas, with ample parking. But beware, one of the parking areas near the basketball court has some huge pot holes. The park also has a 9-hole disc golf course that is pretty decent. You will find a good multi-use field here that has football uprights and can be used for a variety of activities including soccer, football, playing catch, ultimate frisbee, or flying a kite. The little league baseball field there is trashed. There is a bunch of trash in the dugout and the bleachers are busted and turned upside down. However, it could still be used in a pinch. The full basketball court is suffering from the same neglect. The court itself is in decent shape, but the rims are missing nets. You will be chasing the ball all day if you play on that court. You will find a bunch of picnic tables scattered among the park's green space and a decent partially paved/partially natural trail. There is rumored to be a community garden, but I did not see it. That may be due to me visiting in very early Spring. Now let's talk about what the park does not have. It does not have playground equipment, nor does it have a restroom facility. This park is ok and does have a few things its neighboring park does not have such as a multi-use field or disc golf. That park has some features that this one does not have like a playground area and picnic shelters. So, ultimately, they are a good compliment to each other. This park does need some attention and I will give them the benefit of the doubt that it was in the shape that it was in due to being off season.

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!

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!

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!

It's a bigass groomed field with absolutely no trees…read more For this alone, it deserves an above average rating. There just aren't many parks in Anchorage with this setup. A setup that would seem mundane in the lower 48, but isn't very common in the ANC. It's big enough that you could throw a blanket down, have a picnic, and not feel surrounded. Great views of the Chugach as well.

This park is busy during the summer and the grilling area seem to be booked for parties all the…read moretime. I've also seen Magpie food truck in the parking lot. The park is beautiful to look at but I just cannot bear the dog poop smell. I love dogs, however pet owners in the area don't pick up after their pets. I do love this park during snowy winters. The kids enjoy sledding on the hill side of the park. It is just a beautiful scenery when the park is covered with snow. In short, I only go to this park in the winter and I avoid it in the summer.