Hometown Alaska: The Fairview Rec Center has more to offer than you might think

The Fairview Community Recreation Center recently opened an indoor playground (Photo courtesy of Anchorage Parks and Recreation).

The Fairview Community Recreational Center has been a community staple in the city for many years. The team behind the center bring a shining light into Fairview, and the recent inclusion of a new indoor playground is sure to leave an even brighter legacy for its residents. This episode discusses the impact, history, and legacy of the Center.

HOST:
Justin Williams

GUESTS:
Teri Desi: Recreation Superintendent, FCRC
Dorena Bingham: Recreation Supervisor, FCRC
Taylor Keegan: Landscape Architect, Municipality of Anchorage

PARTICIPATE:

  • Send e-mail to hometown@alaskapublic.org before, during or after the live broadcast.
  • Post your comment or question below (Comments may be read on air).
  • Prerecorded Show will air: Monday, March 21, 2022 at 10 a.m.
  • RE-AIR: Monday, March 21, 2022 at 8 p.m.
  • PODCAST: Available on this page after the program.


Ammon Swenson is Alaska Public Media’s Audio Media Content Producer. He was born and raised in Anchorage, Alaska. He graduated from UAA in 2018 with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and integrated media. He’s previously worked for KRUA radio, the Anchorage Press, and The Northern Light.

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