Welcome to the City of Sitka Parks and Recreation Division

To register for programs, request facility reservations, apply for scholarships and see all of our program offerings please visit http://recreation.cityofsitka.com

Mission Statement

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

Contact Parks and Recreation at 907.747.4031 or recreation@cityofsitka.org for more information

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Commercial Recreational Land Use Forms

All Commercial Recreational Land Use permit applications will be reviewed by the Parks and Recreation Committee. The City Administrator may issue a permit for commercial recreational activities on City and Borough lands that are recommended by the Parks and Recreation Committee after public hearing and notice as outlined in CBS General Code 14.10.030. Comments regarding an application can be submitted to Committee members by emailing the Clerks Office (clerk@cityofsitka.org) or by emailing Committee members directly (Roster here). 

2025 Application Materials

• 2025 Commercial Recreational Land Use Permit Application
• 2025 Application Deadline Schedule (applications due 2 weeks before meeting dates)
• FACT SHEET- Commercial Land Use Permit Certificate of Insurance

All 2025 Application materials can be dropped off in person @ City Hall, 2nd Floor Public Works Wing, or emailed to recreation@cityofsitka.org. Applications must be complete before accepted and scheduled for review by the Parks and Recreation Committee (see Application Deadline Schedule document above).  

2024 Reconciliation Reports and End of Year Reporting

• Commercial Use_End of Season Client Reconciliation Form.pdf
• Commercial Use_Guided Activity Client Reporting Sheet #2.pdf

Commercial Use Temporary Permits

• Commercial Use Temporary_Permit Application.pdf

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To register for a program, request a facility rental or sign-up for a membership, please go to http://recreation.cityofsitka.com and click on the Create New Account link to open your account. Be sure to add all the members of your household (including children) and your cell number with the carrier so we can text you with any last minute changes. Your new household account will provide you with registration history, financial history, and much more. We look forward to enjoying this enhanced registration experience with you.

Senior Exercise and Leisure Classes

• Senior Survey Results
• Senior Survey Select Graphs

CBS Swan Lake Senior Center Facilities Use Requests

• SLSC Facilities Use Application.pdf

CBS Sitka School District Facilities Use Requests

• Parks and Rec Policies for SSD Facilities Use

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Information on City of Sitka facilities calendars and reservations requests can be found HERE

Contact Parks and Recreation at 907.747.4031 or recreation@cityofsitka.org for more information on the following topics:

An Introduction to CBS Parks and Recreation Areas

• Parks and Recreation Areas Tour
• Parks and Rec. Facilities List   

Pioneer Park Picnic Shelter & Special Event Reservations - Reservations can be made through the Parks and Recreation department. Contact us at 907.747.4031 or recreation@cityofsitka.org

Pioneer Park is located next to Sea Mart grocery store. 

• Pioneer Park Picnic Shelter and Special Events Use Guidelines.pdf

CBS Athletic Field Forms

• AthleticFieldUseGuidelines_20203evised.pdf

Athletic Fields Maps

• Keet Gooshi Heen - Athletic Field Map.pdf
• Kimsham Complex - Athletic Field Map.pdf
• Moller Complex - Athletic Field Map.pdf
• Vilandre - Athletic Field Map.pdf

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The following services are operated by City of Sitka Public Works.   Please contact Public Works with questions at publicworks@cityofsitka.org

Tom Young Cabin

90 Day Out Guide for Tom Young Cabin 2025.pdf

Information Sheet for Tom Young Cabin 3-2025.pdf

Online Availability Calendar to check which dates are available.  

• The Tom Young Memorial Cabin is available for public use.  Reservations must be made in person at City Hall between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Mon-Fri at the City and Borough of Sitka's Public Works Office, 100 Lincoln Street, Room 201, (2nd Floor), Sitka, Alaska.  Staff will be available to help.  The rate is $40 + applicable tax(s) per night.  3 nights max reservation per customer.  Reservations can be made up to ninety (90) days in advance.  To see what day the 90 days out is, see the 90 Day Out for Tom Young Cabin above.  The date on the right will be the date you want, the date on the left will be the date you can come to the Public Works to rent it.  If the date you can rent it falls on a Saturday, Sunday or Holiday, you will need to come in on the following work day.  For more information on the cabin, see the Information Sheet for Tom Young Cabin 2025.pdf above.

Tree and Landscape Committee & Tree Planting Information

• Sitka General Code Chapter 2.54 - Tree and Landscape Committee
• Tree and Landscape Accomplishments
• The Right Tree in the Right Place
• Right Tree Right Place Brochure
• Tree list 2014
• Benefits of Trees
• Plant a Tree

Tree and Planting Information and Resources

• Arbor Day Foundation
• University of Alaska, Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service
• Landscape Plants for Alaska
• Trees are Good
• Community Forestry
• Sitka General Code Chapter 2.56 - Parks and Recreation Committee
• Goal Matrix and SPRC Accomplishments

Related Organizations

• Sitka Trail Works
• United States Forest Service (Tongass National Forest)
• National Park Service (Sitka National Historical Park)
• Alaska State Parks (Southeast Region)
• Visit Sitka
• Walk Sitka
• Sitka Cycling
• Sitka Outdoor Recreation Coalition (Get Out, Sitka!)