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Earthquake Park
5101 Point Woronzof Rd, Anchorage, AK 99502, United States
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je
Review №1

Lovely park with nicely paved trails has lots of good places to see nature. Good place to walk or run. Has garbage cans however there is no bathrooms here.

Dz
Review №2

It is a calm and peaceful place for a family walk or a bicycle ride. Thematic illustrations about earthquake of March 27 1957 - 9.2 magnitude. Recommend!

Ro
Review №3

Amazing Fall Colors! The Mosquitoes were absent yesterday and so were the people.Go down the hill till you see the Earthquake park trail signs, (take the pavement to the right as you look at the ocean and then look to your right for earthquake park woodland trails) get off the pavement and away from the crowds, walk, run, bike.This is a excellent place to explore and read about the effects of earthquakes, a history lesson in nature.

Sm
Review №4

Its a cool little hangout spot with a nice view but beware of mosquitoes, theres lots of them most days. Theres a couple picnic tables and a little bit about the 1964 earthquake history. A view of the sunsets is beautiful.

JP
Review №5

A great place for peaceful recreation year-round. Been coming here for over 40 years and its been great to see and experience its development and improvement over the years. An anchor of the original coastal trail.

Pr
Review №6

Small but beautiful. Snow covered trails when we went there. Beautiful view of the water, albeit, with trees. Saw some moose just minding their own business in the park. It is a good spot to come and sit or just get a feel of winter. Was a great start to our Alaska vacation.

Ms
Review №7

Nice park with a informative trail with cool spots to stop at. Breathtaking, make sure to stop and read the information pieces if your a tourist they are really cool. I really enjoyed walking along this trail.

Sh
Review №8

Great place to get some exercise, come here to run with the dog lots of times. Nice wide paths.

Da
Review №9

Moose alert! There I was, just strolling down the the path and I heard some noises only a few feet ahead and sure enough, a moose is grazing in the ditch next to the path! He was too hungry to care for me but I didn’t hang around long. The park is great with beautiful, paved and unpaved paths through a forest of birch. Great views of downtown anchorage but you’ll need a great zoom to make the sunset and mountains worthwhile

Lo
Review №10

Except for air traffic one can feel away from population trees have grown over to where one can move longer see ocean from parking area. The bike trail is easy access. Nice area to stroll in summer just dont go without skeeter dope. And be prepared to maybe meet a moose or two. If you see mother and baby NEVER try to get in between them mommies can weigh in at 1000 lbs. She will definitely defend her child!!!

Zo
Review №11

Clear sunny day out at the earthquake Park river with beautiful yellow fall leave from the trees.

An
Review №12

This was very interesting. The placards were wonderfully informative and seeing the earth upheaval was amazing.

Cl
Review №13

Great place for a walk and to take in the sunset as well as watch the planes come in for landing.

Ji
Review №14

Park nicely commentates the 64 earthquake and tsunami. Educational. Everyone should visit at least once.

Mi
Review №15

My second time here. I love this place. BUT, please be careful with valuables in your car. The car next to us was broken into and stuffs were missing from the car. Please place your purse or other valuables in the trunk of take it with you.

Pa
Review №16

Beautiful view of the ocean while walking or biking on a paved path.

Be
Review №17

What a beautiful paved path park! Paved pathways go throughout but off path trails are also throughout the park. Its neat to read the informational sign posts about the earthquake of 64. We were hoping there would be a grassy open area to picnic but the most we found were benches, which had a fantastic view. Also, make sure you use a bathroom before you go! No toilets or port a potties that we saw.

Ba
Review №18

This is pretty nice. with the costal trail running through it --a very nice trail for running/biking. The pavement makes it easier and its not too crowed (during the week). You must pay attention to the bikers though if you are running/walking dogs.Also be aware of moose!!! I ran into a mommy moose and a calf yesterday pm while running. I decided to turn around and not to disturb them. Guess I am in Alaska -- what do I expect ;-).

Em
Review №19

Such a cool little gem. Come here to learn all about the whopping 1964 earthquake and consequent tsunami that hit southeast Alaska. Really informative placques and expansive views of Cook Inlet. Definitely recommend for a quick pit stop for info & a snippet of beautiful Alaskan wilderness and views.

Br
Review №20

Love walking earthquake park meet nice people and lots of dogs

Le
Review №21

Great view of downtown and sunsets from this place!

Ju
Review №22

Aptly named area to fully appreciate the devastation of the 1964 earthquake. The view over Cook Inlet is nice, and on a clear day, Mount Denali is visible, although we had no such luck. I do not recommend going down the steep social path to the grassy mudflats. There is no better vantage point down there and its steep - both ways

Al
Review №23

We saw a moose! Once you hit the Slump Totem (and odd name, indeed), head East. If you head West youll just get some overgrowth above the water. East is the way to go.

Ro
Review №24

Beautiful park, with a great information on the Earthquake that caused the shifts in the land where the park is located.

Ja
Review №25

There is a trail off the pathway that is supposed to lay out some of the history of the park. We tried to follow it, but unfortunately some of the signage was missing and the trail has been overused by bikes, making it easy to lose the path in the mosquito-filled stinky big.

Ka
Review №26

Loved the park. Took a walk along the trail to reach the point where the land seems to have shifted during the earthquake.

Ch
Review №27

Love earthquake park. While we were out walking, someones car was broken into. There was shattered glass in the parking lot.

Ra
Review №28

Really cool trials to walk here. I caught a few pics of some mushrooms and berries that were cool too. Follow the trials and learn about the quake!

Er
Review №29

A great escape from the city, without leaving the city.

Jo
Review №30

Great place to park and ride the coastal trail on your bike.

Ro
Review №31

Always a nice rest stop on the bike trail.

jo
Review №32

One of the best vantage points for pictures. If you enjoy watching planes, boats or birds. Just keep control of your children as it has a very steep cliff and getting back up is another story.

As
Review №33

This is a small park but with a trail system that is linked to other parks that heads toward downtown. I love jogging here and learning about the devastating 1964 earthquake that disrupted the land. The solid land looks like water waves. Wow, the power of Mama Nature!!

na
Review №34

Piece Full nature beauty at her best

xo
Review №35

Amazing views and story of how the park was created.

Ro
Review №36

Being here in February, everything is covered with snow. Theres several information signs about the area. It probably looks very different in the summer. It is well visited by skiers, cyclists, and visitors.

Ad
Review №37

Plenty of snow on the ground when there. Great views and plenty of historical facts to read and ponder. I like how the park is laid out and the connecting trails. You can see a nice view of water and surrounding mountains. Take some time and explore the area.

Th
Review №38

Nice little walk through the woods, wouldnt say its a good place to take a bike or young kids.

Ka
Review №39

Nicely cared for multiuse paths, interesting information

Pa
Review №40

Great history of the great earthquake and awesome paved trails for walking, running or biking.

Da
Review №41

Fascinating. Read the placards to get more out of it!

Da
Review №42

Love walking out here, my doggie Loves it too.

Pe
Review №43

Paved walk from the parking lot out towards the shoreline. Lots of info on boards. Much history to be learned here. *Edit they keep it plowed during the winter and its really pretty.

Mr
Review №44

Beautiful park with tons of information!

Ca
Review №45

Great place to run in the Spring or cross country ski in the winter. Paths are wide enough for sharing with bikes. You can explore the frozen ocean in the winter.

Mi
Review №46

Great place to hike or bike

Ja
Review №47

Scenic in places, it is very easy to get to a good view of the coast, but the trails are not particularly interesting

Sh
Review №48

Beautiful, very interesting, abd we saw a bull, cow, and baby moose here. We were told the area is a favorite moose hangout.

St
Review №49

Great easy hike for my old four legged buddy

Le
Review №50

Beautiful ride. So relaxing. Also a long trail

We
Review №51

Winter wonder quake! Was a good day for a walk with my daughter. Took our time enjoyed the sight as we walked along the trail.

Ka
Review №52

Beautiful wooded trails, history synopses, occasional views of the ocean.

Da
Review №53

Very nice surroundings. Nice picnic area. Nice view of the bay with float planes flying over. Excellent placards giving good history of the earthquake and what happened. Everything was very well done.

Ke
Review №54

This is a nice small park with a scenic overlook at the end of the trail. You can alsonlearn some history by taking time to read the illustrational signs posted strategically on the trail. At the end is a monument covering the Earthquake that occurred many decades ago and information about the destruction it caused and precautions to take should it happen again.

Ro
Review №55

Earthquake park was highly underwhelming and a bit too hyped up for what it really is. The walk to the observation area is very short which is great, but the view of the ocean is entirely shrouded by trees and is a missed opportunity for an amazing view. The park has many options for hikers of varying skill levels, but nothing for moderately practiced folks, it caters to the two extremes. There are no public restrooms or nearby establishments in which to use the restroom, and because of this alone I would say that its not great to bring kids here. There is no play structure which is another reason, but there are alot of benches at the observation area and a picnic area which is a picturesque lunch spot.

Da
Review №56

Nice walk on trails that tie into the coastal trail park system. You can take in the info on the effects of the Great Earthquake of 1964 and how it changed the landscape of Anchorage and south central Alaska.

Mi
Review №57

Dont wear flip-flops

Sh
Review №58

I bring my dog here often, great opportunities to hike varying lengths and across some hills. Not a hard walk with a lot of greenery. Fun in the summer and winter.Bring bug dope in the summer.Ive seen only moose here, most of the avid outdoorsy people wear bear bells and bring bear spray.

Ja
Review №59

Beautiful park that connects to the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail. Educational plaques describe the 1969 Good Friday Earthquake and its consequences.

Al
Review №60

Nice to park and walk on the coastal.trail.

Pa
Review №61

Dont remember coming here, but Google says I did.

th
Review №62

Very interesting place

Ma
Review №63

Neat park. you can see the fault line here from ghe big earthquake that hit alaska in the 60s.

Du
Review №64

Informative signage and a fantastic view of the Anchorage skyline

Da
Review №65

Bring some shoes that are comfortable to walk in, and dont be afraid to go off the trails. There are several signs on the trails to give some local history information. If you walk down to the beach, be careful, Alaska beaches are not friendly... There are several miles of trails to enjoy, and several places to take scenic pictures. Dress appropriately, you are near the ocean in Alaska, youve been warned.

Ja
Review №66

There are a few interpretative signs with interesting info, but thats about it. You can imagine where the bluffs once were and see they are gone. Otherwise, it is a maintained path through a deciduous park.

Ho
Review №67

Incredible beauty!

Fr
Review №68

This park was recommended by an Alaskan local. She said the view from along the path looked across the water at downtown Anchorage. It didnt disappoint! I was there when the waters were calm, and the city with the mountains behind it reflected in the water. There is a first parking lot at the beginning of the path. If you want to go on a walk, stop there. If you came for the view, pull into the next entrance. We were on a local tour with PicTours Alaska. Bob, the guide, gave lots of historical information along the way about Anchorage. He did a great job!

Jo
Review №69

A bit of history surrounding one of the largest quakes ever recorded and how it changed the area so dramatically.

Ma
Review №70

The interesting park to thinking about the earthquake! And view point on the Anchorage. Some information from the history. It is the place which combine the history and the nature, sports activity and scientific facts.

va
Review №71

Beautiful this time of year!

Ad
Review №72

The ground is all messed up still! Perfect place for mountain biking. Lots of wildlife and marsh

An
Review №73

Great place close to the city to escape for a few minutes or a couple of hours. Good history about the earthquake too.

Em
Review №74

This is such a beautiful place to visit. I come here every chance I get!

Ja
Review №75

Gives a logical tour of devastating earthquake of Good Friday 1964

Ca
Review №76

This is a very rugged, interesting, interpretive trail. The signs are sometimes missing or hard to see though so be prepared to explore a bit

Te
Review №77

Interesting but not a lot of time needed to see it.

Bi
Review №78

Learn the story of the 1964 earthquake from the signage and remember the loss of the homes that slide off the shelf into the bay. Nice walking trails along the edge and if you are adventurous step off the edge.

Ma
Review №79

The coast trail is pretty and this is a good place to get on it. Bring your bug spray though, and expect bikers as it is a multi-use trail

Ab
Review №80

This park is in memory of the earthquake which hit Alaska in 1964. You can see the depth and can only imagine what would have happened on that fateful day which was a good friday.

Fa
Review №81

Beautiful view very calming place.

Cr
Review №82

Interesting park, not what I expected. Used to be a residential area that was largely destroyed by a severe earthquake. The layout of the park gives you an idea of what real damage that earthquake did. Lots of parking.

Cu
Review №83

Nice walking paths and ties in with the Tony Knowles Coastal Path. Scenic hike or bike ride. One path tells the history of the major earthquake and slide that happened there.

Je
Review №84

A lot of good information about the earthquake of 1964 on signs around the park and a nice walking/biking trail.

An
Review №85

All trails just perfect for wheelchair! Easy access. A restroom would add the 5th star.

Pa
Review №86

Me and the Van der Lind bois go here to play airsoft and Pokemon go, in addition to having several stops for Pokemon go, its also great for aisoft. Arthur Morgan out of ten, will go again.

Mo
Review №87

Message in a bottle, not, owing to late night up packing, loading, preparing for fifth (5th) push off, 931 Nowita, 15051 Columbia Lane, 829 not-seven-teen-th, r.i. by Mary-ayotte, to woodland. Damnable ghouls. I Will make Home.

Br
Review №88

Its amazing to see how changed the landscape is because of the earthquake.

C
Review №89

Awesome view of history!

do
Review №90

Great views and and walkway. Wonderful for bikers, hikers, and strolling!

Ri
Review №91

Lovely park with nice paved paths and unpaved trails. Plenty of info on the 1964 earthquake

KK
Review №92

Good trails, you can see and walk down to soil that liquified and dropped about 15 feet during 1964 earthquake

Ru
Review №93

Mostly just a park, but there is good info about the earthquake along the way.

Co
Review №94

Nice big bike path.

Mi
Review №95

Bike past earthquake park on the coastal trail ringed bikes it was very cool informational stop for us understanding how big that an impactful the earthquake was

Ma
Review №96

Multi-use paths, forest trails and good access to the more of the coastal trail

Iz
Review №97

Quiet and beautifully kept trails. The majestic mountains are breathless.

Ma
Review №98

Great place to see firsthand what the effects of the 1964 Good Friday earthquake are. Over 50 years since it happened, yet the dead trees from the salt water coming in from the tsunami.

Li
Review №99

Great we saw a moose

La
Review №100

Although not well explained or mapped on site, it is a great walking and biking trail and very busy. Worth the stop.

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  • Address:5101 Point Woronzof Rd, Anchorage, AK 99502, United States
  • Site:https://www.anchorage.net/discover/trails-and-local-parks/earthquake-park/
  • Phone:+1 907-343-4355
Categories
  • Tourist attraction
  • Recreation
  • Park
Working hours
  • Monday:6am–11pm
  • Tuesday:6am–11pm
  • Wednesday:6am–11pm
  • Thursday:6am–11pm
  • Friday:6am–11pm
  • Saturday:6am–11pm
  • Sunday:6am–11pm
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
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