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Family- and kid-friendly outdoor opportunities put roses in the cheeks and promote a good night's sleep for everyone. Check out our listings for amusement parks, playgrounds, gardens, boat and train rides, farms and farmer's markets, nature centers, zoos, ski slopes, and more.Peratrovich ParkParent rating: ![]() Location: 4th Avenue and E Street, Anchorage, AK Peratrovich Park, named for historic Alaskan leaders Elizabeth and Roy Peratrovich, is located downtown and serves as a site for many special events. |
Jewel Lake ParkParent rating: ![]() Location: Gloralee Street, Anchorage, AK Jewel Lake Park provides a wide range of recreation opportunities, including a playground, picnic areas, and one of Anchorage's most popular lakes for summer swimming. |
Hillside Park and Far North Bicentennial ParkParent rating: ![]() Location: Mile 2.2 Campbell Airstrip Road, Anchorage, AK Located in the foothills of the Chugach Mountains, the 4,000 acre parks offers four miles of challenging cross-country ski trails. The trails are often used for mountain biking after the snow has melt...
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Dick Tozier Memorial TrackParent rating: ![]() Location: 3400 East Tudor Road, Anchorage, AK The Dick Tozier Memorial Track marks the beginning of Anchorage's Bicentennial Park dog mushing trails, and is part of the Iditarod's 'token' beginning. The track serves as a testing ground for...
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Russian Jack Springs ParkParent rating: ![]() Location: 5200 Debarr Road, Anchorage, AK The 300-acre park features eight tennis courts, two picnic areas, hiking and cross-country skiing trails, and two softball fields. Trails are cleared in the summer and can be used for rollerblading an...
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Anchorage Parks & RecreationParent rating: ![]() Location: 120 S Bragaw Street, Anchorage, AK Anchorage Parks and Recreation offers a variety of interesting, exciting, and fun things to do for the visitors and residents of Anchorage, Eagle River, Chugiak, and Girdwood. |
Town Square Municipal ParkParent rating: ![]() Location: 560 West 5th Avenue, Anchorage, AK Town Square Municipal Park is the town's center for many events and celebrations. During the summer, this flower-filled park hosts concerts and festivals. In the winter, the par... |
Mulcahy StadiumParent rating: ![]() Location: 16th Avenue and Cordova Street, Anchorage, AK Mulcahy Stadium is a 5,300 seat baseball park located near the Sullivan Arena. The stadium is home to Anchorage's two local baseball teams, the Anchorage Bucs and the Glacier Pilots. |
Ididaride Sled Dog ToursParent rating: ![]() Location: 185 E Ship Creek Avenue, Anchorage, AK Ididaride Sled Dog Tours offers a Wildride Sled Dog Show during which families can learn the history of sled dogs, meet the real Iditarod dogs and mushers, cuddle with husky puppies, and...
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Westchester Lagoon RinkParent rating: ![]() Location: West 16th Avenue and Minnesota Boulevard, Anchorage, AK Westchester Lagoon Rink is a public outdoor rink frequented by ice-lovers of all ages during the coldest months of the year. The rink truly comes alive during Fur Rondy each February. |
Best Dairy Farms in the USParent rating: ![]() Location: Nationwide Need to com-MOO-ne with nature? Meet a few cows and learn where milk and ice cream come from? We've got a great national list, and we'd love to hear about your favorites, too! Arizona<... |
Best Places for Blueberry PickingParent rating: ![]() Location: Nationwide Packed with antioxidants, the mighty blueberry has the added advantage of being bite-sized and sweet. What's not to love? And there's nothing better than one that's fresh picked! Check... |
Six FlagsParent rating: ![]() Location: Nationwide Six Flags is the world's largest regional theme park company with 19 parks across the United States, Mexico and Canada. |







