Parks & Recreation

CITY FACILITY CLOSURE NOTICE

                       UPDATED: 04/07/2020Parks and Rec

 In an effort to encourage social distancing and in conjunction with the Valdez Board of Education decision to extend its own closure; the following City facilities will continue to remain closed to the public until further notice at this time.

  • All Programs and Activities
  • Convention & Civic Center
  • Movie Theater
  • Library
  • Recreation Center
  • Swimming Pool
  • Gyms and Rock Wall
  • Salmonberry Ski Hill

 This schedule is subject to change as the City will evaluate whether to reopen facilities to the public and resume normal operating hours.

To monitor updates on the status of City of Valdez Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services activities and facilities, please call the PRCS hotline at (907) 835-3200.

All other City facilities and departments will continue to operate as usual unless otherwise directed by the City Manager. The city will provide additional updates as the situation changes. For updates, please visit the City website: www.valdezak.gov or find the City on Facebook: www.facebook.com/CityofValdez.

Due to our current health situation, PRCS has determined it is in the best interest of all involved that we postpone our Valdez Eco-Stewardship Program (VESP) to Summer 2021. It is unfortunate, but necessary. For those students who have submitted their application materials…PRCS will keep those applications for top consideration into next summer’s program. We apologize for this inconvenience and appreciate the support of the community in our upcoming programming.

Our Monthly Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting (generally held the second Tuesday of each month) is also canceled until further notice. 

We would like to apologize for this inconvenience and thank you for your cooperation during this time.

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Functions

The Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services Department operates and maintains the city’s numerous parks, recreation areas, and recreational service programs for residents and visitors. The department also partners with many community and state organizations to bring new, exciting ideas into its programming to enhance the community’s quality of life.

Let us know if you would like to make a program or general suggestion!

Additional Functions

The Parks and Recreation Commission acts as an advisory board to the City Council. Parks and Recreation Commission meetings are held the second Tuesday of every month at 7:00 pm in the Valdez City Council Chambers. The public is always welcome.

Mission Statement

Valdez Parks and Recreation provides inclusive high quality parks and programs that utilize our unique resources for a fun and healthy community.

Current Activities

To keep you updated about all of the programs that are being offered, Parks and Recreation publishes a quarterly newsletter and enters events into multiple online calendars:

The 2019 Summer Fun Guide is here! Check out all we have to offer the community this summer.

Divisions

Contact Us

  1. Nicholas Farline

    Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Director
    Email Nicholas Farline

  2. Nikki Duhamel

    Administrative Assistant
    Email Nikki Duhamel

  3. Park & Recreation

    Physical Address
    314 Clifton Dr.
    P.O. Box 307
    Valdez, AK 99686

    Phone: (907) 835-2531
    Fax: (907) 835-2472

    Hotline: (907) 835-3200

    Hours
    Monday - Friday
    9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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