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Facility Rental

Facility Rentals are available Monday through Friday during and outside of operating hours. Rental Requests require at least two weeks advance notice and a completed rental agreement. A non-refundable 50% deposit is required at time of booking.

Located adjacent to the Nikiski Community Recreation Center, the NPRSA Skate Park features various ramps, jumps, boxes and park equipment for all ages to enjoy.

Adult Supervision is recommended for children under the age of 12 years. Safety Equipment (helmets, pads, etc.) is recommended.

Bikes and scooters are prohibited.

Hours

Open from May to October the skate park is open to Skate Boarders during daylight hours.

ID's will be provided for Season Pass holders.

YOUTH FLAG FOOTBALL

NPRSA’s flag football program is a co-ed league for students in 4^th through 8^th grade. The season begins in August and runs through the end of September. Teams play two games per week, all practices and games are located in Nikiski on the Nikiski Community Recreation Center Fields. Registration begins in late July.

NIKISKI YOUTH BASKETBALL (NYB)--3rd-6th Grade Co-Ed

NPRSA’s NYB program is a co-ed league for students in 3rd through 6th grade.  The season begins in October and runs through the middle of December.  This program is divided into a 3^rd/4th grade division and a 5^th/6th grade division.  Practices and games are held at NCRC.  Registration begins in August.

NIKISKI YOUTH BASKETBALL (NYB)--1st-2nd Grade Co-Ed

NPRSA’s 1^st/2^nd Grade basketball program is a co-ed league for students in 1^st and 2^nd grade only. The season begins in January. Practices and games are held at NCRC. Registration begins in November. 

SUPERSONIC ULTRAVIOLET YOUTH VOLLEYBALL

NPRSA’s youth volleyball program is a co-ed league for students in 4th through 6th grade.  The season begins at the end of January and runs through the middle of March.  Practices and games are held at NCRC.  Registration begins at the end of November. 

NIKISKI YOUTH SOCCER

NPRSA’s youth soccer program is a co-ed league for children ages 4 years through 5^th grade. This program is divided into multiple age divisions, depending on the number of participants. The season begins in March and runs through the middle of May. Practices and games are held at NCRC. Registration begins in January.

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

NPRSA’s Adult Recreational Basketball League is open to women 18 and over.  The season begins in January and runs through the middle of March. League night is held twice a week at the Nikiski Community Recreation Center Gymnasium. Game schedules and times depend on the number of teams participating.  Registration begins in November.

ADULT CO-ED VOLLEYBALL

NPRSA’s Adult Volleyball League is open to Adults 18 and over. The season begins in March and runs through the end of April. All games take place at the Nikiski Community Recreation Center. Game schedules and times depend on the number of teams participating. Registration begins in January.

 For more information on any NPRSA program please contact the Recreation Department at 776-6411

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The Nikiski Community Recreation Center is located at mile 23.4 of the Kenai Spur Highway, the first right on Poolside Avenue. NCRC houses a gymnasium, banquet/multi-purpose rooms, teen center, full swing golf simulator, and a number of classrooms.

The North Peninsula Recreation Service Area offers a variety of recreational activities at NCRC. Youth Sport programs and camps run year round offering organized sports for both youth and adults. Toddler Time and Home School Open Gym offer gym time to young children, and basketball and volleyball open gyms are popular with the adults as well as our Adult Volleyball League.

Teens are kept active in NCRC’s own teen center and entertained by monthly teen nights.

Golf lovers enjoy the Full Swing Golf Simulator, with practice settings and world-class courses available.

For those looking to get fit, we now offer bicycle spinning classes throughout the week.

Summer is exceptionally active with the annual Nikiski Youth Track Meet, Summer Day Camp, Family Fun in the Midnight Sun, and Northern Light Sport Camps. As well as a variety of smaller events and teen acitivities planned throughout the season.

Rentals are convenient at NCRC with extensive space and equipment available. Anything from a birthday party, corporate trainings, fundraisers, to large wedding receptions are easily accommodated at NCRC. 

For more information on any NPRSA program please contact
the Recreation Staff at 776-6411

The Jason Peterson Memorial Ice Rink is a weather protected rink with natural ice. Weather Permitting, the ice is usually available November through March. The rink has timed lighting and is available for late night skating.

Summer Use

In the summer the rink becomes multi-purpose and users must check in and reserve times at the NPRSA Administration Building. The rink is also used for special events, summer camp, sporting camps, etc. when the weather is poor.

NPRSA has two beautiful trail systems that are a must visit! These wooded trails offer scenic views and nature. The trails are opened and maintained all season.

Nikiski Community Trails Map
Poolside Trails / Disc Golf Course Map

Trail Rules & Etiquette

Trails Schedule

The trails are open during the daylight hours. Available for cross-country skiing in the winter and jogging, walking or hiking in the summer.

Pets, bicycles, and motorized vehicles are not allowed on these trails.

The Nikiski Community Trails are located adjacent to the Nikiski High School.

Poolside Trails

The trails are usually free from ice and snow about the first week of June. Fitness stations are located along the first loop of the Poolside Trail for those who are serious about getting into and staying in shape.

Nature enthusiasts can find plenty to look at along the trail. If solitude is what you seek, the trail leads to a picnic shelter located on the banks of a beautiful lake.

The Poolside Trails feature an 18-hole Disc Golf Course. The Par 63 Fairways are challenging for those seeking the competitive edge, but yet ejoyable for the entire family.

Maps and Disc Golf Score Cards are located at each trailhead (adjacent to Nikiski Pool and at the north end of the parking lot of the NCRC).