List of Alaska state parks facts for kids
Alaska has an amazing system of state parks! These parks are managed by the Alaska Department of Natural Resources. They are looked after by the Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation.
Alaska's state park system is huge. It covers over 3.4 million acres. This makes it the largest state park system in the United States. It's much bigger than any other state's parks!
The park system started in 1970. Three big parks were created then. These were Denali State Park, Chugach State Park, and Kachemak Bay State Park. They are still very popular today. Wood-Tikchik State Park is the largest state park in the whole country. It makes up about 15% of all state park land in the U.S. The division manages different types of parks. These include full state parks, recreation areas, recreation sites, and historic sites.
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Parks Near Anchorage
The Anchorage area is home to a very large park.
- Chugach State Park is a huge park. It offers many outdoor adventures.
Parks in the Copper River Basin
The Copper River Basin has several places to explore.
- Dry Creek State Recreation Site
- Lake Louise State Recreation Area
- Liberty Falls State Recreation Site
- Porcupine Creek State Recreation Site
- Squirrel Creek State Recreation Site
Parks in Interior Alaska
Interior Alaska has many state parks. They are grouped by nearby towns.
Parks Near Fairbanks
The Fairbanks area offers many outdoor spots.
- Birch Lake State Recreation Site
- Chena River State Recreation Area
- Chena River State Recreation Site
- Harding Lake State Recreation Area
- Lower Chatanika River State Recreation Area
- Salcha River State Recreation Site
- Upper Chatanika River State Recreation Site
Parks Near Delta Junction
Around Delta Junction, you can find these parks.
- Big Delta State Historical Park
- Clearwater State Recreation Site
- Delta State Recreation Site
- Donnelly Creek State Recreation Site
- Fielding Lake State Recreation Site
- Quartz Lake State Recreation Area
Parks Near Tok
The Tok area also has places to visit.
Parks on the Kenai Peninsula
The Kenai Peninsula is a popular area. It has many parks for different activities.
Parks Near Homer
Around Homer, you can find these coastal parks.
- Anchor River State Recreation Area
- Deep Creek State Recreation Area
- Diamond Creek State Recreation Area
- Stariski State Recreation Site
- Kachemak Bay State Park and Kachemak Bay State Wilderness Park
- Ninilchik State Recreation Area
Parks Near Kenai and Soldotna
The Kenai and Soldotna area has many recreation spots.
- Captain Cook State Recreation Area
- Clam Gulch State Recreation Area
- Crooked Creek State Recreation Site
- Johnson Lake State Recreation Area
- Kasilof River State Recreation Site
- Kenai River Special Management Area
- Morgan’s Landing State Recreation Area
- Scout Lake State Recreation Site
Parks Near Seward
The Seward area offers beautiful marine parks.
- Caines Head State Recreation Area
- Driftwood Bay State Marine Park
- Lowell Point State Recreation Site
- Safety Cove State Marine Park
- Sandspit Point State Marine Park
- Sunny Cove State Marine Park
- Thumb Cove State Marine Park
Parks on Kodiak Island
Kodiak Island has unique parks. They include island and river sites.
- Afognak Island State Park
- Buskin River State Recreation Site
- Fort Abercrombie State Historical Park
- Pasagshak River State Recreation Site
- Shuyak Island State Park
- Woody Island State Recreation Site
Parks in the Matanuska-Susitna Valley
This valley is home to many diverse parks.
- Big Lake North State Recreation Area
- Big Lake South State Recreation Site
- Blair Lake State Recreation Site
- Denali State Park
- Lake Louise State Recreation Area
- Nancy Lake State Recreation Area
- Nancy Lake State Recreation Site
- Finger Lake State Recreation Area
- Hatcher Pass East Special Management Area
- Independence Mine State Historical Park
- Kepler-Bradley Lakes State Recreation Area
- King Mountain State Recreation Site
- Matanuska Glacier State Recreation Site
- Montana Creek State Recreation Site
- Rocky Lake State Recreation Site
- Summit Lake State Recreation Site
- Tokositna River State Recreation Site
- Willow Creek State Recreation Area
Parks in Prince William Sound
Prince William Sound has many marine parks. These are great for boating.
- Bettles Bay State Marine Park
- Blueberry Lake State Recreation Site
- Boswell Bay Beaches State Marine Park
- Canoe Passage State Marine Park
- Decision Point State Marine Park
- Entry Cove State Marine Park
- Granite Bay State Marine Park
- Horseshoe Bay State Marine Park
- Jack Bay State Marine Park
- Kayak Island State Marine Park
- Sawmill Bay State Marine Park
- Shoup Bay State Marine Park
- South Esther Island State Marine Park
- Surprise Cove State Marine Park
- Surprise Ridge State Marine Park
- Worthington Glacier State Recreation Site
- Ziegler Cove State Marine Park
Parks in Southeast Alaska
Southeast Alaska has many beautiful parks. They are often near water.
Parks Near Haines and Skagway
This area is known for its eagles and islands.
- Alaska Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve
- Chilkat Islands State Marine Park
- Chilkat State Park
- Chilkoot Lake State Recreation Site
- Mosquito Lake State Recreation Site
- Portage Cove State Recreation Site
- Sullivan Island State Marine Park
Parks Near Juneau
The capital city area has several parks.
- Eagle Beach State Recreation Area
- Ernest Gruening State Historical Park
- Funter Bay State Marine Park
- Juneau Trail System
- Oliver Inlet State Marine Park
- Point Bridget State Park
- Shelter Island State Marine Park
- St. James Bay State Marine Park
- Taku Harbor State Marine Park
- Wickersham State Historic Site
Parks Near Ketchikan
Ketchikan has parks with unique features.
- Black Sands Beach State Marine Park
- Dall Bay State Marine Park
- Grindall Island State Marine Park
- Refuge Cove State Recreation Site
- Settlers Cove State Recreation Site
- Totem Bight State Historical Park
Parks Near Sitka
Sitka's parks include historic sites.
- Baranof Castle Hill State Historic Site
- Big Bear/Baby Bear State Marine Park
- Halibut Point State Recreation Site
- Magoun Islands State Marine Park
- Old Sitka State Historical Park
- Sealion Cove State Marine Park
- Security Bay State Marine Park
Parks Near Wrangell and Petersburg
This area has marine parks and historic sites.
- Beecher Pass State Marine Park
- Joe Mace Island State Marine Park
- Petroglyph Beach State Historic Site
- Thoms Place State Marine Park
Parks in Southwest Alaska
Southwest Alaska is home to the largest state park.
