Goose Lake Park, Anchorage

Actually spent Christmas Day hiking around this lake. Was visiting from Atlanta. Wanted to get out of the hotel on Christmas Day, but the snow plows were not out in full force due to the holiday. We tried to get to a couple of other larger parks, but the entrances were inaccessible due to the uncleared snow. I remembered seeing a winter picture online of Goose Lake and thought I would give it a try. It was a beautiful drive into the park and it looked like no one had been there that day. The snow was undisturbed and we really enjoyed hiking around the lake. My daughter is a lifeguard and got a kick out of the "No lifeguard on duty" sign on the lifeguard stand which faced a frozen lake covered with snow. My recommendation - It's a convenient place to get out and cure some cabin fever. It's hard to believe that one is in the city. For us, it was a memorable experience. I am sure it was quite different from the summer crowds.

i go there with my friends (i live about a mile and a half away) and fish with my hands and get about 20 fish..hehe im good:)