Org Unit
Community Development
Community Development carefully stewards public land and resources while delivering outstanding recreational and library services for everyone in our community.
On the Land and Resources side, we drive economic growth through thoughtful management of the Borough’s land, assets and natural resources. Our Recreation and Library teams foster connections by offering engaging programs, welcoming parks and trails, well-maintained facilities, and diverse opportunities that bring people together and support lifelong learning.
Economic Development
Economic Development is a community-wide effort that strengthens the Borough through business development, strategic partnerships, and investments that support a diverse and resilient economy.
Services
Land Sales
Parcels that are new on the market are offered through a Competitive Land Sale. Parcels that are not sold there will be made available through Over-the-Counter Land Sales.
Over the Counter Commercial Timber Sales
Over-the-Counter timber harvest sales are offered in accordance with MSB 23.20.130 Methods and Authorization for the Sale, Lease, or Permitting of Forest Products. The sales are available for up to two years on a first come first serve basis.
Personal Use Firewood Permit
Firewood Harvests are offered for sale by permit for non-commercial use. Firewood harvested under a personal use permit may not be offered for sale, barter, or trade. Firewood harvest areas are only available while supplies last.
Pool Passes & Punch Cards
Punch cards, annual passes, family passes and extensions.
Swimming Lessons
Register for Swimming Lessons
Tax & LID Foreclosure Sale
The Spring 2026 Tax & LID Foreclosure Sale Has concluded. There are no tax foreclosure properties for sale at this time.
Trail Care Program
In order to maintain the hundreds of miles of trails in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough, the borough is partnering with trail user groups to maintain and improve trails throughout the area.
Trailhead Parking Passes
Parking Passes for Matsu Borough Parks and Trails.
Parent Department
Division
Public Notices & Announcements
MSB008330 Wolverine Lake Salvage Timber Harvest
Land & Resource Management Division is proposing a timber salvage sale of the dead and damaged spruce and over-mature birch on approximately 30 acres located on a Borough-owned parcel on Wolverine Lake.
MSB008330 Wolverine Lake Salvage Timber Harvest
Land & Resource Management Division is proposing a timber salvage sale of the dead and damaged spruce and over-mature birch on approximately 30 acres located on a Borough-owned parcel on Wolverine Lake.
MSB008324 Valley Pathways Public Use Easement
Land & Resource Management Division received a request from Public Works Department for a public use easement on the Valley Pathways School property to support the Hemmer Road Extension South project.
Contact
Jillian Morrissey
Community Development Director