Johns Park - 2009 Fix-It Complete!

700 Thomassen Drive or 145 Bree Avenue

What's New

In July 2010, neighborhood volunteers, local Boy Scouts and volunteers from the YMCA contributed their time to revitalize Johns Park. Volunteers:

• Repainted and repaired the Exercise Station
• Repaired and installed new signs
• Repaired bridge over creek
• Removed dead trees and weeded the play area
• Installed park signs at trail entrances to enhance park accessibility
• Installed new park rules sign and a bear-proof trash receptacle
• Removed graffiti and cleaned play equipment

For more details on the accomplishments in this and other neighborhood parks, please read the 2009 Neighborhood Park Fix-It Summary Report.

Park History

This property was originally homesteaded by Mr. & Mrs. Johns in 1947. They offered the 50 acre property for sale to the Municipality of Anchorage in 1972 for use as a park. The Johns requested that the property remain free of motorized vehicles, buildings, and diversion of Furrow Creek. They wished to preserve the park as green space for wildlife.

Features & Amenities

• Accessible play equipment for 2-5 year olds
  
• Accessible play equipment for 5-12 year olds
  
• Hiking and cross-country skiing trails
  
• Fitness Station
• On-street parking
  
• Located in Furrow Creek Greenbelt