Point Woronzof Park

I don’t know that I got to experience everything that this point has to offer, a lot of the people that reviewed the Knowles Trail said that it’s their favorite spot of the whole trail so I’m sure that I didn’t get to see it all.
But what I did see, was pretty amazing. You are basically able to walk down to the bank of where the ocean is flowing and during January, it looks pretty spooky to be honest, but also something you don’t see very often.
Apparently several months ago, someone decided to do an artwork where they placed a ton of statues on the bank, supposedly capturing the lives of those who were lost in the mud banks. But just being on this bank, they were waded inward and basically so weathered down already that it looks like they’ve been there for forever.
Either way, a nice walk to check out the ocean close, but not running in the water close, plus you’ll freeze. And if you don’t mind the creepy statues, they actually make the place more special.

Located right off the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail, Point Woronzof Park offers a sitting area for viewing Mount Susitna across the inlet or watching planes take off from Ted Stevens International Airport.
You might also be able to catch some wild life in the area. Twice, during the winter time, I’ve caught moose snacking on the trees near the pond. Winter time also offers cold enough temperatures where figure skaters can skate around on the small pond. During the summer, this is often where I start my bike ride towards Kincaid Park. All that room to roam, but every time I’ve been the trail is typically lined with moose also enjoying the paved path.
My favorite activity throughout the year, is grabbing a warm meal for sunrise or sunset and sitting ontop of my car watching the planes go by. I love travelling, more than I love planes — which is a deep love of mine.
Often times I try to sit back on my Jeep and listen to the sounds from the line. The sounds of the throttles spooling up from the distance. As the plane gains momentum down the runway, the wings produce more lift and the pilot proceeds to pull the airplane upwards. Then retracting their wheels above head, creating less air resistance, I try to guess what kind of airplane it is and imagine where it could be going. From this spot you really can’t watch planes land, however down the road you can watch the gentle giants slowly place their wheels down onto the ground and taxi to their temporary homes.
The history of aviation, and just aviation in general is fascinating to me. How did people even come up with todays modern day mode of transportation? I’ll never truly be able to wrap my head around it. Can you imagine where the flying world will be in the 22^nd century?!

This is by far my favorite place to visit every time I am in Anchorage. Take Northern Lights all the way down towards the water, you cant miss it! Amazing Views and I love to walk the beach and put my toes in the Alaska Beach. Truly Amazing and what an awesome view of the planes coming in and out. I HIGHLY recommend coming here!

Wanna see Denali? Go here.
Wanna take a photo of the classic Anchorage city skyline? Go here.
Wanna see a Moose? Hike/​Run/​Cycle near here.
Are you an aviation enthusiast? UPS, FedEx, and Alaska frequently blast through here.
This is one of the many parks that is intersected by the incredible Tony Knowles Coastal Trail:
Great place to walk along the water and take in the views on a clear day.
Oddly enough, you really will see Denali from here much more often in the winter than the summer. (I can confirm: the rumors are true)
This place is also right near the airport, so it makes a great «one last stop before we turn in the rental car”-destination for all you lower-​48 tourist folk!

This view is so captivating! Even being still a bit snowy (snow on the path in some areas) and cold, I still enjoy this walk. You can see that infamous picture of Anchorage with the mountains in the background on this route. If your a plane enthusiast you can watch really low flying planes.
Great area for any strollers, wheelchairs (some steep areas, but manageable if your strong or can have someone push you), bikes and just about anything can be on this well paven path.
I will come here time and time again with my little one and just for a nice beautiful walk outdoors and with the dog.

This is THE place in Anchorage to watch the sunset and/​or neck. Lover’s Lane, as it were. I’m a huge fan!
You can also watch the planes land at Anchorage airport. So as long as you don’t mind massive jets zooming over your head while you’re getting snuggly, you’ll have a nice end to your evening.
Oh, and in summer, the ice-​cream truck hangs out here regular, so you can score a snack too!