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Office of Boating Safety

Donating Life Jackets to the Kids Don’t Float Program

If you have new or used life jackets that you no longer need, you can donate them to the Kids Don’t Float Life Jacket Loaner Board Program.

Before you donate, check to make sure the life jackets are in serviceable condition. Check for any rips, tears, broken or missing parts, and mold or mildew. If any of these issues are present, the life jacket is not considered serviceable and should be thrown away.

To donate, you can either take your life jackets directly to a loaner board in your area, or you can drop them off at any of the locations listed below.

Questions? Email officeofboatingsafety@alaska.gov.

Learn more about the Kids Don’t Float Life Jacket Loaner Board Program here: https://dnr.alaska.gov/parks/boating/kdf/loanboard.htm


Alaska State Parks
Northern Area
3700 Airport Way
Fairbanks, Alaska

Alaska State Parks
Southeast
Stika Ranger Station
3803 Halibut Point Road
Sitka, Alaka

 
Alaska State Parks
Northern Area
Harding Lake SRA
May 1-September 15 only

Alaska State Parks
Mat-Su
Finger Lake State Recreation Site
7278 E. Bogard Road
Wasilla, Alaska

 
Alaska State Parks
Kenai Area
2181 Kachemak Drive
Homer, Alaska
*Please call 907-235-7024 during normal business hours before dropping off donations

Alaska State Parks
Anchorage
550 W. 7th Ave, Suite 1380
Anchorage, Alaska

 
Anchorage REI
500 E. Northern Lights Blvd.
Anchorage, Alaska
 

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

Office of Boating Safety

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