Anchorage Parks and Recreation

Elderberry Park Improvements

​​​​​​​​​Project Overview

Elderberry Park is one of Anchorage's oldest and most loved parks. In 2015-2016, Anchorage Parks and Recreation wo​​rked with community members to develop the Elderberry Park Master Plan that will guide development at the park over the next 20 years.  

Anchorage Parks and Recreation will be upgrading Elderberry Park in 2023. Proposed improvemen​ts include new playground equipment, a custom rock and ice climbing wall, a net climber, a unique swing, a sand pit, railroad track-themed paths and plazas, new tables and benches, upgraded LED lighting, landscaping, and new interpretive signage. ​​

Timeline

  • 2015 - 2016: Development of the Elderberry Park Master Plan
  • 2017: Anchorage Parks and Recreation used funds from the Anchorage Park Foundation to improve the area are the Oscar Anderson House. 
  • 2019Voters approved a bond that included funding for improvements at Elderberry Park. 
  • Fall 2019: Parks and Recreation began planning and design with the community. 
  • 2020: Reviewed by the Urban Design Commission and Parks and Recreation Commission​
  • 2023: Construction begins in spring of 2023

​Funding

  • 2019: Voters approve bond for $500,000
  • 2020: Voters approve bond for $250,000
  • 2022: Voters approve bond funding for inclusive play for $185,000​

Total Funding: $935,000

Project ​Information

Statu​s​

Current status: Completed​

Anticipated completion: Completed​

Location

1297 W. 5th Ave. (View Map)

Contacts​

Tanya Hickok, P.E., Senior Park Planner​
tanya.hickok@anchorageak.gov
907-343-4135​


The Boutet Company, INC
601 E 57th Pl., Suite 102
Anchorage, AK 99518
tbcak.com
907-522-6776


Bettisworth North: Landscape Archtecture
​2600 Denali St, Suite 107
​Anchorage, AK 99503
bettisworthnorth.com
907-561-5780​

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