Parks & Recreation

Mission:

To preserve the quality of life in Sitka by maintaining and expanding recreational opportunities for residents and visitors.

The City of Sitka Parks and Recreation Division does this in many ways! We provide active and passive recreational programming for residents of all ages. We make public spaces accessible by offering facility rentals from fields and parks to indoor spaces and making Tom Young Cabin available to residents. We also protect public lands by administering the Commercial Recreational Land Use Plan. 

Welcome to Sitka Parks and Recreation

 

School Buildings

The Parks and Recreation Division manages all rentals at Sitka School District buildings outside of school hours (8am-3:30pm). We offer exclusive use reservations, ensuring that your team, instructional group or private rental has sole access to a facility during your booked time slot.

Our convenient online reservation system is currently available for requests at the following Blatchley Middle school areas:

  • Main Gym - (clean gym shoes required) ball sport play, open recreation, workout groups, etc. 
  • Multipurpose Room (MPR) - great for birthday parties, social gatherings with food, skate rentals, etc
  • Commons - birthday parties, after pool rental gatherings, social gatherings with food, etc
  • Inside Gym Running Track - workout group

Reservation requests can be coordinated for other Sitka School District spaces by contacting the Parks and Recreation Office.

Blatchley Middle School

  • Library
  • Classroom Space

Keet Gooshi Heen Elementary

  • Gym - birthday parties, 
  • MPR - social gatherings with food, 
  • Library - 

Xoots Elementary School

  • Gym

Sitka High School

  • Library
  • Commons
  • Classroom Space

Parks and Fields

The Parks and Recreation Division is responsible for managing the scheduling of all city-owned parks and athletic fields. We offer exclusive use reservations, ensuring that your team, or private group has sole access to a facility during your booked time slot. Amenities for certain facilities (field lights, dugout, concession, clubhouse access, line painting supplies and equipment) are provided with facility reservations.

Our convenient online reservation system is currently available for requests at the following locations:

Most fields are assigned via an online calendar as reservations are submitted. Upper Moller Field follows a specialized process involving a priority user preference, with non priority group assignments no more than 45 days in advance. Subcommittee meetings and seasonal coordination by the Parks and Recreation Manager are conducted to minimize scheduling conflicts. The full ATHLETIC FIELD USE POLICY & GUIDLINES(PDF, 301KB)  can be viewed here. 

Moller Complex(PDF, 198KB)

  • Upper Moller Field
  • Lower Moller Track
  • Lower Moller Field
  • Moller Picnic Shelter

Keet Gooshi Heen Fields(PDF, 162KB)

  • KGH North (A) Athletic Field
  • KGH South (B) Athletic Field
  • KGH Playground/Cover Courts

Kimsham Field Complex(PDF, 122KB)

  • Kimsham Field A (Lower Co-Ed Field)
  • Kimsham Field B (Women's Field)
  • Kimsham Field C (Upper Co-Ed Field)
  • Kimsham Field D (Kruger Field/Soccer/Football)

Vilandre Field(PDF, 278KB)

  • Little League Baseball Field

Crescent Park Gazebos

  • Gazebo - small gatherings with friends and family, birthday parties, non commercial uses

Pioneer Park

  •  Main Shelter - birthday parties, family and friend gatherings

Swan Lake Peninsula 

Whale Park

  • Gazebos - weddings, photo shoots, etc.

Turnaround Skate Park 

 

Outside of any reserved times, all parks and fields are first-come, first-served. 

 

 

 

Blatchley Pool

Blatchley Pool is a historic 25-yard, 6 lane pool located in Sitka, Alaska. We offer a wide variety of swimming opportunities to the public which includes Lap Swim, Family Open Swim, Aqua Aerobics, Aqua Zumba, and other fun programs. We also have a beloved sauna, which is always open during our programming. Blatchley Pool is available to rent as well for any occasion!

To reserve the Blatchley Pool, please contact Rachel Fox, our Aquatics Supervisor, at rachel.fox@cityofsitka.org or 907.747.1893.

 

Contact Us

Phone

(907) 747-4031

Email

recreation@cityofsitka.org

Website

Parks and Recreation Programs Website

Location

Blatchley Middle School
601 Halibut Point Road
Sitka, AK
99835
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Hours

Monday - Friday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Office hours vary, please call 907.747.4031 to ensure a staff member is available to help you.
(Closed Holidays)

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