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Facilities: Valdez residents enjoy 270 square miles of some
of the most pristine recreational opportunities in the world.
Located near the head of Prince William Sound, Valdez is the
northernmost year-round, ice-free port in North America-
and it is surrounded by the Chugach Mountains. Along with
the beautiful natural surroundings, Valdez also offers 30 miles
of hiking on 11 trails, 11 miles of groomed Nordic ski trails,
23 miles of groomed multi-use winter trails, 15 miles of bike
paths, 2 campgrounds, 11 parks, 7 playgrounds, 6 ball fields, 4
outdoor tennis courts, 5 basketball courts, a skate park, a motocross park, an outdoor shooting range, and a ski hill. Indoor
facilities, many of which are shared with the school district,
include three gyms, two racquetball courts, two swimming
pools, a rock climbing wall, an indoor shooting range, and a
teen center.
Programs: Valdez Parks and Recreation sponsors a wide variety of programs and activities for all ages. Many of our physical fitness programs are run on a drop-in basis and require
no pre-registration or fee. They include open swim, lap swim,
tot swim, rehab swim, senior swim, open gym for all ages,
rock wall, adult basketball, adult volleyball, indoor lap walking, and floor hockey. Other drop-in programs include Mighty
Mites (playgroup), story time, and Flying Machines (remote
control airplanes).
In addition to seasonal activities the largest partnered event
(cooperating with local educational, military, and medical organizations) is Healthier You, a three-month-long program
promoting healthy lifestyles through weight loss, physical fitness, smoking cessation, and education. In 2011, over 10 percent of the adult population participated in this program.
Mission/ Vision Statement: Parks and recreation enhance the quality
of life for the community
of Valdez, its citizens, and
v i sitors, by promot i ng
good personal health; prov idi ng oppor tu nities to
interact within families,
work groups, and neighborhoods; serving as a
stimulus for tourism; and
fostering community pride.
Aw a r ds & Citat ions:
ARPA Statewide Lifeguard
Games Champions 2010.
Challenges & Issues:
Where most of the country has felt the effects of the
current economic downturn, the City of Valdez has
been largely unaffected.
Much of the city's general
fund revenues are derived
from real property taxes based on the assessed
value of the Trans Alaska
Pipeline System oil property. Historically, our programs and activities have
been offered to the public
for free or for a minimal fee.
We expect the city budget
to grow tighter, however.
Thus, we see long-range
planning as crucial for ensuring that we are making
responsible decisions for
our future.
Keys to Success: We
expand the reach of our
programs through partnerships with public and
private entities such as
the Sound Wellness Alliance Network, U.S. Coast Guard, and
Prince William Sound Community College. We also benefit from hundreds of volunteer hours donated by community
members. Finally, we are fortunate to be funded generously
by the City of Valdez and to have a staff that is committed and
dedicated to serving its community.
Future Plans: We are currently in the process of updating
our citywide strategic plan and updating our Parks and Recreation Master Plan to reflect the services and needs of our
community.
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