Sand Lake (Anchorage)

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In Anchorage, Sand Lake is the area surrounding Sand Lake, a stocked lake in the southwest part of the city. It is south of the Ted Stevens International Airport and Lake Spenard.^[1] The lake itself is located at 61°09′03″N, 149°58′25″W 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, andsalmon, populations.^[4] Northern pike, illegally introduced to the lake, have a detrimental impact on rainbow trout populations. Northern pike are significant predators on rainbow trout and salmon.

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.