EconomyAnchorage · July 22, 2026
every tree just came down
Crews have cleared nearly every tree from Anchorage's Town Square Park as part of a full redesign expected to finish by fall 2027.
Daily Alaska staff · July 22, 2026 · Anchorage
Crews have begun leveling Town Square Park in downtown Anchorage, clearing out nearly every tree as part of a full redesign of the space, located between Fifth and Sixth Avenues. The Kobuk, a shop next to the park, has watched the construction unfold firsthand, and its owner says she's excited about the open sight lines the project is creating across the block.
The redesign replaces the park's old mounds and shadowed corners with lighted pathways, gardens, a play area for children, and a stage built for live music and events. The park will remain fenced off until new lighting is installed, which may not happen until spring.
Anchorage's mayor says the Town Square project is one part of a larger downtown revival effort that also includes bringing a library back downtown and upgrading the Alaska Center for the Performing Arts. The full Town Square redesign is expected to be completed by fall of 2027.
The city's annual tree lighting ceremony will still take place this year despite the construction. Organizers are selecting a new location for the event.
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Questions people ask
Where is Town Square Park in Anchorage
Downtown Anchorage between Fifth and Sixth Avenues.
When will the Town Square Park redesign be done
Fall of 2027. The new park will have lighted pathways, gardens, a kids' play area, and a stage for music and events.
Why is the park fenced off right now
Crews are clearing the site and will keep it fenced until new lighting is installed, which may not happen until spring.
Will the annual tree lighting ceremony still happen
Yes, organizers are just picking a new spot for it since the park is under construction.
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- Crews began leveling Town Square Park and removed almost every tree starting last month. · alaskasnewssource.com
- The Town Square redesign is expected to be completed by fall of 2027. · alaskasnewssource.com
- The park will remain fenced off until new lighting is installed, possibly not until spring. · alaskasnewssource.com
- The downtown revival effort also includes bringing a library back downtown and upgrading the Alaska Center for the Performing Arts. · alaskasnewssource.com
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