A hidden gem in the city of Kenai. I absolute love this tiny…read morepark since it is well kept, with gravel walk way and nicely kept grass and little shrubbery etc. ample bench space with little plaques describing the area. This is my peace and serenity hang out even if for a few minutes break during my semi regular bike ride while visiting the city of Kenai. it is never crowded and I am always alone for the half a dozen times or so that I have visited. Beautiful view of the mouth of the world famous Kenai River as it drains into the Cook Inlet of the Pacific Ocean. I have not come in July but came here in September and October but know it would be madness during the heavy sockeye run especially when they open it up for dip netting. Now that would be a great show! Worth a visit!

this is a small part that sits higher than the beach. So it is a good place so that you can watch…read moreKenai beach from above. The park is small with two small grassy areas and several benches to sit. There is a small parking lot parking is free

We came here because of the playground and because we wanted to give our kid a chance to run around…read moreafter spending a lot of time in the car. When we got here, we were very impressed with the size of the playground! It was large, had lots of things to kids to climb and play on and overall it was great! The park also had some open areas and other things, but for us the highlight was the playground. It seems like it would also be a good place for a picnic. If I was here again and my kid wanted to play at a playground, I would definitely stop here.

The playground at this park is situated in a beautiful location - next to a gorgeous waterfront…read more The playground is well designed and keeps families engaged at play. After spending some time at the playground, we took a stroll near the water. The views here are gorgeous! Our walk was nice, enjoyable, and relaxing. We liked this playground so much that we stopped here twice - once on the way to Homer and another time on the way back.

this is a nice and new boat launch area. There is a fee of $25 per boat or five dollars per car…read more The area is small so if you want to come here you probably want to get here very early. They are restrooms, and also life jackets for children.

Spent 2 nights at the lodge. Seems to be a small family run business. Room was clean and very…read moresmall. Grounds felt safe. Literally there's a queen bed and one person walking space on either side of the bed. No storage space nor closet. One sitting chair. Tiny bathroom and shower. Felt like an RV more so than a motel room....too cramped. $165/night....mehhhh. Location is great for dip netting. The check in guy was so lack luster. He didn't exhibit the type of hospitality I felt characteristic of places that charge that much for a closet space. Staff did respond quickly to requests and check out guy was warmer than the initial guy. They have some $250/night cabins shoved onto the parking lot and tightly packed RV lot. I guess I'd say...bravo on maximizing every square inch to make $$$! I would definitely look for a more spacious spot next time I'm in the area. I like to be able to stretch my arms and legs without hitting a wall.

Happy with our selection! A friend and I were traveling and it was the cheapest selection in Kenai…read more We stayed in the main lodging for $120 a night. It was very clean and cozy. There is a bathroom, small fridge and queen bed. The views are amazing. It may be less crowded because dip net season just ended a few days ago but we didn't feel overcrowded. I don't know why everyone is complaining, it lists what you get for the price online. The owners are the quiet type but were very accommodating. I wouldn't say it's a 5 star hotel but it was 5 stars in that it offered what it advertised, was clean and comfortable. It seems like most of the complaints are from the RV park users. If you're a mature adult and enjoy a quiet camp with a beautiful view I think you'd be happy here. It's not a 20's something party spot.

Cute little aging park that is likely only frequented by locals. There's picnic tables, fire…read morerings, pit toilets and a picnic pavilion. There's a short easy trail around part of the small lake (part of the lake has private homes.) Mosquitos are monstrous, the stocked trout clearly have plenty to eat. Bring bug spray! There's no boat launch, but the walk from the free parking to the shore is about .2 miles down hill, so you could easily carry a lightweight kayak if you're inclined. Its very serene here and there's lots of nature trees. This location is best enjoyed by small motorless watercraft.

I've all of the reviews written about Tower Rock Lodge prior to mine here and highly encourage…read moreanyone reading this to do the same. You don't need, however, to get past even one to grasp just how special Tower Rock Lodge is. I find it difficult to contribute anything new to the accolades they've already received, and though tempted to do so, will not plagiarize the eloquently written words of those who precede me. All people/things have faults, and many people would lump service industry businesses in with businesses that tend to have more than their fair share. When it comes to Tower Rock Lodge, however, as hard as I've tried throughout my experience with them to find even one, I've not been successful...but will update this review if/when I am. Don't hold your breath. I'm a firm believer in the notion that "if something seems too good to be true, it probably is", and I'll avoid it like the plague. Tower Rock Lodge is one of the rare exceptions to this notion. It is truly good. So, not to waste any more of your valuable time, I'll cease to ramble and let you get on with booking them for your next Alaskan fishing adventure. You will be, as the rest of us here are, elated you did. Any best wishes I could extend pertaining to your real adventure, will be realized when you book with Tower Rock Lodge. Simply put, they are the best!

My third trip to Tower Rock Lodge (8/23) was as fantastic as the first two. Joe, Maude, and the…read moreawesome guide staff (Joe, Willie, Ollie & the rest) were very patient, professional and always went the extra mile to make sure we had fun and hooked lots of fish. Gabe, the Executive Chef, made sure our bellies were full of excellent cuisine. Our sockeye, coho, and halibut fillets were eagerly enjoyed by our friends and families back home. The customer service we received was again second to none. I'm anxiously awaiting my next trip back to TRL and cannot recommend them highly enough. You won't be sorry.

After being skunked for almost a week of fishing this was my last chance to catch anything before…read moregoing back home. High Adventure Air was able to accommodate putting me on a fly out sockeye salmon charter within a day...it was such last minute on my part but I had to go and every other company was completely booked! I wouldn't even look for another company to go out with, this is your place to go. It's in Soldotna right on the water, they have planes flying in and out all day! My guide was Drew and he was awesome! Our pilot was Ben who did an awesome job navigating us to and from our fishing spot! There were four people in the group headed out on an awesome Beaver seaplane. The flight was about 30 minutes from the office which wasn't bad at all especially with the beautiful scenery along the way. When we arrived (with the smoothest landing ever) we hopped in a small boat and immediately Drew made sure we understood the rules and safety for the trip, along with our daily itinerary. He was able to answer all of our questions and share his knowledge about the land and fishing. His stories were really cool to hear! Once we anchored down at our fishing spot Drew was sure to brief us on how the reels worked, how to cast correctly, and how we could be successful at catching fish. Wouldn't you know within the first 5 minutes two of the guys on the boat caught fish. It took me a little longer than everyone else but Drew was patient and helped everyone else. We all hit our limit catching sockeye (red) salmon in less than an hour! Afterwards Drew drove us around and showed us different spots on the water and we even saw some bears! He took us to a cool waterfall spot to have our pictures taken with our fish too! Then he filleted our salmon and divided it up amongst us evenly and gave it to us in individual bags so it was easy to take home. He surprised us by bringing some cooking supplies and he cooked us some salmon right there! It was the freshest tasting salmon ever and it had a great homemade seasoning that he makes! Then he drove us around some more to show us another spot where we may see bears, but also where salmon jump up a creek bed to spawn. Unfortunately we didn't see any jumping up the creek but we did see them flopping out of the water in that area. The plane came back to pick us up right on time, and Ben (the pilot) took us on a surprise detour to see a glacier before flying back! This entire day was awesome and I would definitely recommend! The price is totally worth it and it's not even as expensive as other fly out companies. If I am ever back in Anchorage I will definitely come on this trip again! **tips** - Bring layers! The day started out with not a cloud in the sky and by the end of our charter it was pouring rain and about 45°. - Bring and wear bug spray/lotion! I promise you there are tons of mosquitos! - Pack some snacks/sandwiches or something to hold you over because it's a long day out there!

We've been all over the world, but this is one of the best adventures we've ever had…read more.. From the moment we arrived at the pontoon plane dock to the moment we got back, it was absolutely phenomenal. Our guide, Derek, was the best ever and the fishing, wildlife viewing, glacier tour and plane ride were remarkable. You don't wanna miss this!

Tim took us on the most epic adventure!!! We had the opportunity to see bears up closer than I…read moreexpected as well as fly over a glacier and see moose and waterfalls from the sky! It was the highlight of our trip and truly an experience of a lifetime. Thanks to Tim and Janet for all you do.

Great trip, knowledgeable pilot. The bear flyout was awesome. We are in our 70's so be sure you…read morecan get in and out of a small airplane and walk a bit.

Disabled vets get in for free. Caught a 28" Sockeye off the fishing platforms here. Camping is 21…read morea night no discounts. DAVs camp for free at state sites. Get your sticker from the parks office. 10% from Ohio...doesn't matter...you camp for free in Alaska.

Located in the city of Soldotna, Swiftwater Park is a fee-based, public-use park with several…read moreamenities for those who want to get outdoors. There are campsites for tents and RVs, firepits, toilets, water, boat launch and a fishing platform. Camping sites are first-come, first-served and check out time is noon. Since everybody knows about this place, it's hardly a secret so there's definitely combat fishing during the high season. If you get there early you can enjoy some serious fishing and it's a great place to relax and enjoy Alaska.