Recreational Destination in Anchorage

The Anchorage area if filled with culture, wildlife, and recreation, and the Little Campbell Lake at Kincaid Park adds to the charm. The park is named for Ralph Kincaid, who founded a granite company in the area that contributed services for the construction of many fields and playgrounds in Anchorage. He also played a role in bringing Little League Baseball to Anchorage. The park is made up of 120 acres surrounding Campbell Lake, and several more hundred acres in the outlying area. In the early 1970's, the Parks and Recreation Department began developing cross-country skiing trails that are popular winter attraction today. The Kincaid Outdoor Center was built in 1985 and offers views of Denali, Cook Inlet, and the Alaska Range, as well as the planes landing on Fire Island. There are meeting facilities in the center and the park is now plays host to a variety of events including Special Olympics, skiing competitions, Nordic skiing. Soccer fields are being developed, and there is a biathlon range with a paved trail. The lake offers fishing, and is a great area for an afternoon picnic. There are more than 60 kilometers worth of trails throughout the park with about 2/3 of them lit. The park is also home to the Hundesport dog training area and there is access to the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail.