New facilities appear in Village Park
A new addition to Talkeetna Village Park arrived just in time for the last gasps of the tourist season. A two-seater vault toilet has been installed on the west side
The Downtown Park is still slated to receive a new and improved pavilion that will be installed north of the current pavilion’s location. The Department of Parks and Recreation has received written approval from the Alaska Rail Road to place the structure on the northern end of the park, which is owned by the Rail Road. It is possible that the new performance pavilion could be in before winter, but it is being held up in the design stage.
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Talkeetna Skatepark Receives AARP Grant
The Talkeetna Skatepark has received an $11,000 Community Challenge grant from the American Association of Retired Persons
Sandhill Cranes Arrive in Trapper Creek
Sandhill cranes have already arrived at the Dale Saunders Crane Sanctuary, a bit ahead of schedule, before their long journey to California.
Bradley Road Bridge to be Constructed in 2027
Funding for Trapper Creek’s Bradley Road Bridge was approved at last week’s Mat-Su Borough Assembly meeting.
Su Valley Voice for August 20, 2026: River Erosion
This week on Su Valley Voice, the topic was erosion issues near Talkeetna. Host Phillip Manning was joined by guests from the Mat-Su Borough and Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities to discuss the current situation and plans.