2026 Central Recreation District Master Plan

The Ketchikan Gateway Borough is seeking the services of a professional Design Team to create a Central Recreation District Plan. The framework would include improvements to areas from Ketchikan Creek and Schoenbar Creek, branching out through neighborhoods connecting parks, fields, beaches, the recreation and aquatic facilities, the Heritage center and into the downtown area. This project will provide a unified vision of public recreation assets within the area through wayfinding, historical and interpretive signage, landscaping, and other improvements to increase appeal and attract users. Considerations in this project include an evaluation of usage patterns, pedestrian routes, commercial and domestic vehicle routes and coordination with other governmental and private entities. The design would facilitate a variety of recreational activities and serve diverse interests and needs regardless of age or economic status.