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.
Draft Commercial Recreational Land Use Plan for the City and Borough of Sitka
The following documents are draft documents and presentation materials for the Commercial Recreational Land Use Plan. The Final Draft presentation to the Assembly of the City and Borough of Sitka is on December 17, 6pm, Harrigan Centennial Hall. Public comment is available at the Assembly meeting or can be submitted via email (assembly@cityofsitka.org). If adopted additional information about the application process and a scheduled timeline will be published before the end of 2024.
ASSEMBLY MEMO: Draft Commercial Land Use Plan (CRLUP) 12.17.24
UPDATED DRAFT Commercial Recreational Land Use Plan 12/17/24 (Updated with Parks and Recreation Committee recommendations)
Additional materials: To help inform the public of how Sitka’s recreational assets have been utilized in the past, including current levels of use, commercial permits issued in previous years, considerations of use and other agency governance, this use plan has been developed. As additional information and analysis is conducted these resources will be expanded on and updated.
Parks and Recreation Committee DRAFT (12/6/24) Land Use Plan
Asset Profiles and areas of Consideration Packet: https://www.cityofsitka.com/media/Parks & Rec./Commercial Recreational Land Use/Asset Profile Packets.pdf
Asset Use Details Packet: https://www.cityofsitka.com/media/Parks & Rec./Commercial Recreational Land Use/Asset Use Details.pdf
Memo and Proposed Ordinance - Commercial Recreational Use of Municipal Lands and Facilities: https://www.cityofsitka.com/media/Parks & Rec./Memo and Ordinance_Commercial Land Use Revisions.pdf
Use Plan Presentation - Asset Templates Findings Directives.pdf
Land Use Plan Presentation PowerPoint
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
CBS Swan Lake Senior Center Facilities Use Requests
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:
CBS Athletic Field Forms
Athletic Fields Maps
The following services are operated by City of Sitka Public Works.
Please contact Public Works with questions at publicworks@cityofsitka.org
Tom Young Cabin
All Commercial 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).
Tree and Landscape Committee & Tree Planting Information
