Charles Smith Memorial Park
1860 A Street
Updates
- 2006 Anchorage Park Foundation Challenge Grant recipient
Park History
This park was named for
Charles Smith, an
early pioneer in Alaska. He
came to Seward in 1919 and
traveled on the first train from
Seward to Anchorage. He
homesteaded on Fireweed
Lane in 1925 or 1926. He
thought there should be a park
for children in his area. His
widow donated 70 acres, 15 of
which are named in his honor.
The area named for him is located at the intersection of C Street and the Chester Creek Trail. The Anchorage Board of Realtors helped develop the park by planting trees and shrubs. The park was divided when A street was extended for easier access to Mulcahy & the Sullivan arena. This left the 15 acre parcel separate from the other 55 acres.
Features & Amenities
- Picnic tables
- Basketball court
- Play equipment
- Two gorilla sculptures
- On-street parking
- Located in Chester Creek Greenbelt