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Sand Lake is located in Southwest Anchorage, between International Airport Road, Campbell Lake, Cook Inlet, and Walter J. Hickel Parkway.

This neighborhood has access to many lakes and trails as well as Kincaid Park. This area is also commonly referred to as the Jewel Lake area.

Zip Codes: 99502, 99515, 99518. 

Neighboring Neighborhoods: Bayshore-Klatt, Spenard, Taku-Campbell, Turnagain

Sand Lake Anchorage Community Council Website and Facebook page

- Kincaid Elementary School: Kincaid Elementary is a neighborhood K-6 school. They prepare students with strong academic foundations while promoting an environment based on respect and responsibility. Their school community emphasizes good citizenship and responsible social conduct. They celebrate their unique diversity and embrace the gifts and talents of all students.  Visit the Kincaid Elementary School website for more.

- Sand Lake Elementary School: “Leading with Respect, Learning for a Lifetime” is more than a vision statement; it is a way of life at Sand Lake Elementary School. Sand Lake is a strong community of learners with students, teachers, parents, and community partners to provide the best opportunities for every student. Sand Lake has a vibrant neighborhood program and is home to the Japanese Immersion Program. The staff is recognized for its commitment and the school benefits from involved parent groups. While Sand Lake is the largest elementary school in the Anchorage School District, the sense of community gives it the feel of a much smaller school. Visit the Sand Lake Elementary School website for more.

- Gladys Wood Elementary School: Gladys Wood Elementary provides a safe and positive learning environment for our culturally diverse students and their families. Their academic program is child-centered, with instruction focused on students’ individual needs at their developmental level, allowing every student to make a year’s (or more) progress, and to close the achievement gaps. Gladys Wood Elementary opens its doors to all, providing an inviting place for children to succeed. Visit the Gladys Wood Elementary School website for more.

- Chinook Elementary School: Nunaka Valley Elementary provides a nurturing and supportive academic environment for diverse learners and families. This is a Title I school that provides additional instructional support, academic focus on the individual learner and positive school climate that promotes an environment of safety and respect to learn. Visit the Chinook Elementary School website for more.

- Campbell STEM Elementary School:  Campbell STEM is a neighborhood school for students in preschool through sixth grade, committed to providing a safe, welcoming, and enriching environment.  A professional, caring, and dedicated staff utilizes best practices to provide students with the skills and tools needed to achieve academic and social success in school and become respectful and responsible citizens. Campbell practices positive discipline and has several student-recognition programs in place. Visit the Campbell STEM Elementary School website for more.

- Mears Middle School: Mears has a long tradition of student success, family involvement, and academic excellence.  Their strong academic programs are designed to support learning and growth for all students. Additionally, offerings in the arts, career-technical education, and athletics give students additional opportunities for a well-rounded educational experience. Visit the Mears Middle School website for more.

- Dimond High School: Their Mission is to facilitate optimal learning for all students to empower them to lead fulfilling and productive lives in a rapidly changing and increasingly complex society. Visit the Dimond High School website for more.

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

Sand Lake Anchorage Parks:

Campbell Creek Estuary Park, Connors Lake Park, Cutty Sark Park, DeLong Lake Park, Edna M. Fish Memorial Park, High Tide Park, Jade Street Park, Javier Dela Vega Park, Jewel Lake Park, Kincaid Park, Linden Park, Pamela Joy Lowery Memorial Park, Pleasant Drive Park, Sand Lake Park, Shady Birch Park, Southwood Park, Emerald Hills Park, Heatherstone Park, Michael J. Shibe Park.

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