538 W. 10th Ave (Map)
PROJECT OVERVIEW
Anchorage Parks and Recreation is upgrading Frontierland Park, with proposed improvements to include the replacement of aging playground equipment, ADA accessiblity upgrades, landscaping, and picnic areas.
HISTORY
The Bureau of Land Management set aside the 2.01 acres now known as Frontierland Park to be used specifically for a park or public purpose.
The city purchased the land in 1967, and the Mt. McKinley Lions Club purchased play equipment to be installed. The park was named Frontierland Park and officially dedicated as parkland in 1968.
Frontierland Park currently features picnic tables, benches, a sledding hill, and ADA accessible play equipment for 2-5 year olds as well as 5-12 year olds. On-street parking is available.
PROJECT FUNDING
2017 Municipal Park Bond: $250,000
Anchorage Park Foundation: $45,000.
MOA inclusive play surfacing funds: $125,000.
PROJECT TIMELINE
April 2017: Park bond passes
2017-2018: Public outreach, planning, and design for the new playground
Summer 2020: Construction of new improvements
Summer 2021: Construction completed
Community Advisory Group (CAG)
A group of volunteer neighbors worked with the design team to develop playground improvement concepts. Once selected, the preferred project was presented to the South Addition Community Council and then the Parks & Recreation Commission for final approval.
Meeting #1, 2018
Meeting #2, 2018
Meeting #3, 2018