Arctic/Benson Park

750 W. 31st Avenue

Park History

This property was offered for sale in 1977 for a park site, and in
April 1981 the Municipality of Anchorage purchased the land. The owners sold the property at below the appraisal value, which gave the Parks & Recreation Department funding to develop it. This park was the location for the kick-off party held for the City of Lights program in 1996. They continue to light this park every fall.

Features & Amenities

• Play equipment for 2 to 5 year olds
• Picnic tables
• Large open play field
  
• Volunteer-maintained flower bed
  
• On street parking