Earthquake Park is a memorial park in Anchorage, Alaska, set at 4306 Northern Lights Blvd. It commemorates the 1964 Great Alaska Earthquake, and it is a place where a visit connects a landscape with a historic event.
What you will see
The park offers interpretive displays that explain the earthquake and what it did to the area. Visitors can also take in scenic views of Cook Inlet, which give the walk a calm, open setting.
The ground itself is part of the story. The park shows evidence of ground subsidence from the earthquake, so you can see where the land sank rather than only read about it.
Planning your visit
- Location: 4306 Northern Lights Blvd, Anchorage, AK 99517
- Phone: +1-907-343-4355, if you want to confirm details before you go
- Best suited to: visitors interested in Alaskan history, geology, or quiet views over the water
Because the park is a memorial as well as a viewpoint, it suits a slower visit. Allow time to read the displays and to look out over the inlet, and consider it alongside other things to see in Anchorage.
