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Goose Lake Park, Anchorage

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#15 of 16 in Nature in Anchorage

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Goose Lake is a small lake in Anchorage in the U.S. state of Alaska, located near the University of Alaska Anchorage, 1.2mi south-east of confluence of North and South Forks Chester Creek, and 2.8mi south-east of Anchorage, Cook Inlet Low. It is a popular swimming location in summer, with one of two municipal beaches, and is connected to the city's extensive trail system. It is a kettle lake.
Zula Swanson was a woman of color who relocated to Anchorage from the lower 48. She was known to have a boarding house and some property on the banks of Goose Lake. She became one of the wealthiest women in Anchorage during her life.
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• By Rosie J

  I came here with my niece and she loved it as there were some ducklings nearby. I felt a bit unsafe at times but it is a goodplace with a group of friends.  more »

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