City of Cordova, Parks and Recreation Department

10/13/2026

Bidarki is open! 2nd & 3rd grade Youth Basketball Practice is happening! Next week’s practice will be moved to Tuesday, 10/20, in celebration of Alaska Day!

10/10/2026

📣🎀 CHEER CAMP IS COMING! 🎀📣

Calling all future cheerleaders ages 7–12! Join the Cordova High School Cheerleaders and Coaches to learn cheer techniques, acrobatics, and teamwork! ✨

📅 November 2–4
⏰ 4:15–5:30 PM

Come learn, cheer, and have fun! 🎉

10/09/2026

⚽ Indoor Youth Soccer Registration is OPEN! 🥅

Get ready to hit the court! The season kicks off Wednesday, October 28th, so now’s the time to sign up!

Each session will include skill development followed by game play, giving players a chance to build their skills, grow their confidence, and have fun!

🎉 Don’t miss out on a season full of teamwork, learning, and soccer action. Register today! ⚽

10/09/2026

🏊‍♀️💦 After School at the Pool: Important Parent Information! 💦🏊‍♂️

We’re excited to welcome our K–6th grade students for After School at the Pool! To help ensure everyone has a safe and fun experience, please review the following reminders:

📍 Age Group: Kindergarten–6th Grade

⏰ Prompt Pick-Up: Please make sure children are picked up promptly at 5:00 PM.

📝 Emergency Contact Forms: All children must have a completed emergency contact form on file. If you haven’t filled one out yet, forms are available at the facility.

👨‍👩‍👧 Pick-Up & Release Policy: For your child’s safety, children will not be permitted to leave the facility unless we have confirmation from a parent or guardian, as specified on the emergency contact form. Please ensure your form clearly outlines who is authorized to pick up your child and any applicable permissions.

🏊 Swimming Safety: Children who are not strong swimmers will be required to remain in the shallow end and may be asked to wear flotation devices to help keep them safe.

Thank you for helping us create a safe, fun, and positive environment for all our swimmers! We appreciate your cooperation and look forward to seeing everyone at the pool! 💙

10/09/2026

🎉 Another installment of Fun Fridays! 🎉

Join us for another fun-filled Friday with two great activities for grades K–6!

🏊 Funday Friday at Bidarki: 1–3 PM
🌊 After School at the Pool: 3:30–5 PM

Come to one or join us for both! Just $5 per activity.

We can’t wait to see you there!

10/08/2026

THAT’S A WRAP, CORDOVA!

As another season comes to a close, our Maintenance Team, along with Public Works, has been busy shutting off water and winterizing our public bathrooms, fish cleaning station, and campground to prepare for the colder months ahead!

Thank you, Cordova, for another wonderful season!

Did you know that the City of Cordova Parks & Recreation Department helps care for approximately 305 acres of parks, green spaces, and public recreation lands, along with our indoor recreation facilities?

🌲 Here's a look at the spaces we help care for throughout the year

Pocket Parks-
Nettie Hansen Park
Fisherman's Memorial
Community Parks & Natural Resource Area
Nirvana Park & Cemetery
Hollis Henrich's ParkNoel Pallas Children's Memorial Playground
Breakwater Park, Trail & Veterans Memorial

Athletic Fields-
Cordova Municipal Park
Orca Inlet Recreation Area (Ballfield & Multipurpose Field)

Camping Areas-
Odiak Campground
Eyak Lake Skater's Cabin Restrooms & Space

Public Recreation Lands-
Mt. Eyak Recreation Area
Fleming Spit Recreation Area
Meals Reservoir Disc Golf Course

Recreation Facilities-
Bidarki Recreation Center
Bob Korn Memorial Swimming Pool

That's a lot of ground to cover! From playgrounds and ballfields to trails, campgrounds, public restrooms, and recreation facilities, there is always something happening behind the scenes to keep our community spaces welcoming, safe, and ready for everyone to enjoy.

A HUGE thank-you to our Maintenance crews for all the hard work they put into caring for these spaces throughout the year. It takes a team, and we appreciate everything they do!

And to our community, thank you for getting outside, enjoying these spaces, and helping us take care of them.

Here's to another great season in Cordova! See you out there!

10/07/2026

Water Aerobics starting tomorrow, see you in the pool!

💦 Water Aerobics starts next Wednesday! 💦

Come get moving, have some fun, and enjoy a great low-impact workout in the pool! All fitness levels are welcome. 🏊‍♀️

📅 Starts next Wednesday, October 7th at 10am
📍 Join us at the Bob Korn Memorial Swimming Pool!

Come ready to move and make a splash!

10/06/2026

Unfortunately, Dance Fitness will need to be canceled this week! We are hoping to be moving and grooving again soon! 💃🏼💃🏾💃🏻🕺🕺🕺

10/03/2026

Game Day!

Game Day!!! Let's goooo! At Mt. Eccles starting at 12:15pm.

10/01/2026

🎉 Fun Friday afternoons are back! 🎉

Let’s get ready for the return of Funday Friday and After School at the Pool!

It’s the perfect way to kick off the weekend with friends, fun, and plenty of activity time!

We can’t wait to see everyone there! 💙

Let the Friday fun begin! 🎉