Sand Lake (Anchorage)
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Sand Lake is the area of Anchorage surrounding Sand Lake. It is south of the Ted Stevens International Airport and Lake Spenard.[1] The lake itself is located at and has a surface area of 78 acres.[2] It is one of the few big-city lakes in the world with Common and Pacific Loon populations. Its shores are mostly privately owned, but a small park to the northeast allows public access. Kayakers, fishermen, picnickers and birdwatchers frequent the area.[3] The lake is stocked with fish by the Alaska Department of Fish and Game with rainbow trout, salmon, and northern pike populations.[4] Another local attraction is Kincaid Park to the west.
The area becomes generally more affluent nearer to the lake, with quite a range of demographics expanding out.
The local High School is Dimond High School[5] although some students attend South Anchorage High School. [6]
The neighborhood was hard hit by the 2005 National Scout Jamboree accident, which killed four Anchorage residents.[7]
Recent developments in the area include the addition of over 700 homes to in the new West Park subdivision, one of the largest additions to Anchorage in years.[8]
For other Anchorage Neighborhoods, see Neighborhoods of Anchorage, Alaska.
[edit] External Links
- Local Council Website: [9]
- Environmental Concerns of Anchorage lakes: [10]
- About the lake itself: [11]
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