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.
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.
Personal Use Gravel Permits
Gravel is offered for sale by permit for non-commercial use. The gravel harvested under a personal use permit may not be offered for sale, barter, or trade. Gravel 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.
Division
Public Notices & Announcements
MSB008232 AK Range Resources Lease
Land & Resource Management Division has received a request from Alaska Range Resources LLC to lease land within the Point MacKenzie Port District to establish a U.S. Critical Minerals Production Hub on Borough property.
MSB008232 AK Range Resources Lease
Land & Resource Management Division has received a request from Alaska Range Resources LLC to lease land within the Point MacKenzie Port District to establish a U.S. Critical Minerals Production Hub on Borough property.
MSB008315 Public Use Easement - Scotty Lake
Land & Resource Management Division received a request for a public useeasement on Borough-owned property located east of Scotty Lake near Trapper Creek.
MSB008313 Public Use Easement - Foxtrot
Land & Resource Management Division has received a request from Public Works for a public use easement (PUE) on the Shaw Elementary School property for the proposed MSB road project extending E. Paradise Lane to E. Foxtrot Avenue.
Fish Creek Conservation Area Winter Trails Closed for the Season
Winter trails within the Fish Creek Conservation Area are closed until next winter.
MSB008314 Slope & Maintenance Easement - Echo Hills
Land & Resource Management Division received a request from the Pre-Design & Engineering Division on a Borough-owned property in the Echo Hills Subdivision to address drainage issues.
Contact
Jillian Morrissey
Community Development Director