Ship Creek Overlook Park

302 East Whitney Road, Anchorage, AK 99501



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WEBSITE: http://anchorageparkfoundation.org/directory/ship-creek-overlook-park/

Hours: 6am to 11pm

GENERAL INFO:

Park Type: Urban Park

Overall Size: Larger than a football field

Special Features/Comments: Popular salmon fishing spot in the summers. Other Amenities include Fish Pond, Viewing Platform, Fish Ladder, Interpretive Signs (Salmon), Fur Rondy Snow Sculptures (February).

GETTING THERE:

Parking

kParking Instructions: Parking available at the Whitney road address. The park is accessible from Ship Creek Trail, Coastal Trail, and C street & Ship Creek Ave by car.

lBus Route: not into park, A Street & 3rd Ave will be the closest stop Downtown to get you to the Ship Creek area.

ACTIVITIES/RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES:

Fishing


AMENITIES:

General Park Amenities: Seating

Pets: Allowed On-Leash


TRAIL DESCRIPTION:

Trail Surface: Paved

Trail Activities: Walking, Running/Jogging, Bicycling, Dog Walking

Trail Difficulty: Easy, Moderate

Trail Layout: Loop & Linear (network)

Trail Length: 1 to 5 miles

Trail Shade: Some

Trail Surface Type: Asphalt

Trail Slope: Flat/Gentle

Trail Extras: Lighting or Open after dark, Benches/Rest Areas


OTHER:

Open Space Activities: Go for a walk or jog, Have a picnic

Open Space Size: Between basketball court and football field

Open Space Shade: Some

Natural Water Feature: Creek/Stream


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Last Updated Mar 22, 2017