Jackie Renninger Park Day: A New Vision for Community Recreation

Jackie Renninger Park Day: A New Vision for Community Recreation

From Capital Chat by Alaska First Media

June 2, 2026 · 7 min · Episode 608

About this episode

The episode discusses the future of Jackie Renninger Park and the importance of community feedback in shaping public recreation spaces.

Mark from Juneau Parks and Recreation and Chris from Corvus Design join Cliff to preview Jackie Renninger Park Day and the next phase of plans for the park. They discuss the latest design concepts, including eight proposed pickleball courts, a new covered street-style skate park, playgrounds, picnic areas, a dog park, restrooms, a community gathering space, a fitness trail, multi-use courts, disc golf, and what could become Juneau’s first covered playground. The conversation also highlights why public input matters, how parks improve quality of life, and why this part of Juneau has been identified as underserved when it comes to recreation spaces. The event includes a community barbecue, public design feedback, skate sessions, a skate jam, a best trick competition, music, and appearances by professional skaters Canton Russell and Brandon Turner. A lively look at the future of Jackie Renninger Park and how community feedback can help shape one of Juneau’s next major public recreation spaces.

People in this episode

Host: Cliff

Guests: Mark, Chris

Topics covered

  • community recreation
  • public parks
  • design concepts
  • public input
  • quality of life
  • community events

Keywords

  • Jackie Renninger Park
  • pickleball courts
  • skate park
  • community barbecue
  • public design feedback
  • Juneau
  • recreation spaces
  • fitness trail
  • disc golf

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Juneau Parks and Recreation, Corvus Design

Places: Juneau

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