Official Adoption of Sand Lake Park

In the spring of 2016, Sand Lake Elementary officially adopted Sand Lake Park from the Municipality of Anchorage Parks and Rec. The sixth graders are doing monthly cleanups.

We Did It Checklist


Built a Learning Lab

Officially Adopted Sand Lake Park

 Mapped out park trails for online digital map

 Led tours through Sand Lake Park for various audiences

 Surveyed teachers and students about park usage

 Graded park with Anchorage Park Foundation Report Card

 Built and placed 8 nest boxes

 Collected trash park wide for spring clean u up

 Presented findings to Sand Lake Community Council, Schools on Trails, PTSA, Anchorage Park Foundation, Anchorage Parks and Recreation

 Replaced new entrance sign

Here are Sand Lake students cleaning up the park.