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Turnagain Anchorage neighborhood is located between Cook Inlet, Lake Hood, Fish Creek, and Minnesota Drive. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy easy access to Coastal Trail and other parks in the neighborhood. For travelers, this could be a great location, close to the airport Ted Stevens while enjoying a quiet residential area.

Zip Codes: 99502, 99517. Neighboring Neighborhoods: North Star, Sand Lake, South Addition, Spenard.

Turnagain Anchorage Community Council Website and Facebook page

- Turnagain Elementary School:  is a diverse neighborhood school with a friendly, safe environment where students have the opportunity to excel and develop to their full potential. We have a Russian Language Immersion Program which helps students become functionally proficient in speaking, reading and writing both English and Russian. As part of our school-wide expectations, students focus on being safe, respectful, responsible and positive. Turnagain welcomes all students and provides a unique learning opportunity through programs provided at our school and through language immersion. Visit the Turnagain Elementary School website for more.

- Lake Hood Elementary School: is a kindergarten through sixth-grade neighborhood school. Their student enrollment ranges from 350-400 students. Their student body consists of a diversity of ethnic cultures. Their school culture is focused on creating and maintaining a positive environment that meets the academic, physical, social, and emotional needs of our students.  Visit the Lake Hood Elementary School website for more.

- Northwood Elementary School:  is a caring school where learning is meaningful, goal-oriented and meets the needs of their diverse population by working together. Their school family holds high expectations and offers intentional support while engaging students. Their nurturing environment encourages growth, success and leadership for all. Visit the Northwood Elementary School website for more.

- Inlet View Elementary School: Opened in 1959, Inlet View Elementary is one of Anchorage’s oldest neighborhood elementary schools.  It is located in the heart of downtown close to Anchorage’s extensive trail system as well as the Alaska Center for the Performing Arts and Anchorage Museum.  Inlet View’s small student population fosters a close-knit community that supports its students and staff. Inlet View’s vibrant community includes an award-winning Parent Teacher Association. Visit the Inlet View Elementary School website for more.

- Romig Middle School: Romig Middle School celebrates the diversity of its learners within our cohesive community. They strive to create an environment where students and adults work cooperatively toward academic achievement and social-emotional growth.  Romig encourages responsibility, integrity, and cooperation, and challenges students to seek an intercultural understanding to achieve success today and in the future. Visit the Romig Middle School website for more.

- West Anchorage High School: The West Anchorage High School community will create an environment where students and adults come together cooperatively to strive for academic achievement and social-emotional growth. Their diverse community will encourage responsibility, promote honesty and cooperation, and empower students to have self-respect in order to achieve success today and in the future. Visit the West Anchorage High School website for more.

To find the school for a particular address check Anchorage School District Finder

Turnagain Anchorage Parks:

Arctic Circle Park, Atwood Park, Balto Seppala Park, Clay Park, Didlika Park, Earthquake Park, Fish Creek Estuary, Iliamna Park, Lloyd Steele Park, Lyn Ary Park, Marston Drive Park, Pete's Park, Point Woronzof Overlook, Point Woronzof Park, Telequana Park, Margaret Eagan Sullivan Park, Huntington Park, Fish Creek Greenbelt, Spenard Beach Park, Kiwanis Fish Creek Park.

To learn more about specific assets for your favorite park, visit Park and Facility Information Map Application by the Municipality of Anchorage.