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Alaska Department of Natural Resources

Division of Parks & Outdoor Recreation

Arts in the Parks

Arts in the Parks is a family-oriented initiative that highlights the scenic attributes of Alaska's beautiful State Park system. With 157 park units totaling more than 3 million acres, Alaska State Parks provide visitors with unparalleled year-round opportunities to explore a wide variety of recreational, historical, and cultural experiences. One of the primary objectives of this art-based program is to bring a creative focus to the outdoors by hosting events in park units throughout the state. Events are open to the public and include art-themed activities for children and adults. Stay tuned for information about our 2019/2020 events.


Artist-in-Residence Program

For more information, please visit the Artist-in-Residence webpage.



Eagle Beach State Recreation Area "Arts in the Parks"

Young and old artists enjoy Arts in the Parks, May 19, 2017 at Eagle Beach. Look for the painted salmon to show up in the Eagle Beach SRA area this summer.

Art in the Parks Eagle Beach

Art in the Park Eagle Beach

Mission Statement

"The Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation provides outdoor recreation opportunities and conserves and interprets natural, cultural, and historic resources for the use, enjoyment, and welfare of the people."

Accessibility Notice

Division of Parks & Outdoor Recreation

Atwood Building
550 West 7th Avenue
Suite 1380
Anchorage, AK 99501
DNR Public Information Center:
(907) 269-8400
DPOR Director's Office:
(907) 269-8704