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​Anchorage Parks and Recreation is responsible for beautifying parks, natural areas, and recreation facilities. The department operate year-round recreation programs for all ages and abilities, and oversees Anchorage's horticulture, park maintenance, and provides support for community gardens, dog parks and a ​Youth Employment in Parks (YEP) program that offers ​teens a gateway into the natural resources workforce. Anchorage Parks and Recreation also supports hundreds of volunteers through special events, park adoptions, and program instruction at locations throughout the city.

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What we have:

The Anchorage Parks and Recreation Department proudly maintains 10,946 acres of municipal parkland; 224 parks with 82 playgrounds; 250 miles of trails and greenbelts linking neighborhoods with surrounding natural open spaces and wildlife habitat (135 miles of paved trails); 110 athletic fields; five pools; 11 recreation facilities; and a dedicated team of year-round and seasonal​ department employees.​​

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