The City of Fort Richardson, AK
Facebook
Twitter
Google
Fort Richardson is a small town in the state of Alaska. The largest nearby city to Fort Richardson is Wasilla, approximately 15 miles from the city center.There are several family restaurants in or near Fort Richardson, including Pizza Man - Business Office, Szechuan Restaurant, Alaska Cheesecake CO, Quizno's and Kentucky Fried Chicken. For a larger selection of Fort Richardson restaurants select our Restaurants tab above. Visitors and residents can enjoy nearby Fort Richardson Ski Resorts, Museums, Botanical Gardens, Golf Courses, Arenas and/or Zoos, including the Russian Jack Springs Golf Course, Hilltop, Arctic Valley, Alaska Native Heritage Center and Alaska Botanical Garden. For a more complete list of attractions in or around the city of Fort Richardson please click on the Attractions tab above. The following 5 airports are located in or near Fort Richardson:
- Anchorage Elmendorf Airport (EDF)
- Anchorage Intl Airport
- Anchorage Merrill Field Airport (MRI)
- Anchorage Ted Stevens Intl. Airport (ANC)
- Willow Airport (WOW)
Fort Richardson, Alaska Climate and Weather
Current Weather in Fort Richardson
In the month of December, Fort Richardson experiences an average high temperature of 22 degrees Fahrenheit. Low temperaturs in December are usually about 10 degrees with an average rainfall of 1.1 inches. The seasonal climate varies in Fort Richardson with daytime temperatures averaging 61 degrees in the summer, and 23 degrees in the winter months. Visitors can also expect Fort Richardson to receive an average of 0.85 inches of rainfall per/month during winter months and 2.36 inches of rainfall per/month in the summer months. The temperature has been known to get as high as 86 degrees in the summer and as low as -39 degrees in the winter so visitors planning a vacation to Fort Richardson should check the weather forecast to determine proper attire prior to departure. Spring and Fall bring average daytime temperatures of 42 degrees, and nighttime lows of 28.
Page 2 of 2
Fort Richardson, Alaska Attractions
1
Oscar Anderson House Museum - Anchorage, The Oscar Anderson House Museum is a historical museum that is situated in downtown Anchorage in the U.S. state of Alaska. Currently located on M Street in Elderberry Park, the structure was built in 1915 by early Anchorage resident Oscar Anderson. Anderson claimed to be the 18th person to set foot on what is now Anchorage, . The structure was the first wood-frame house in Anchorage, . The Oscar Anderson House was completely restored to a 1915 appearance between 1978 and 1982 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
2
Par T Golf Course - Anchorage, The Par T Golf Course is an 18 hole public golf course in Anchorage County Alaska. is open all year. Tee times are accepted up to 2 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 907-344-5717. The golf course dress code is as follows: No dress code.
Address: 1307 E 74th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99518
3
Russian Jack Springs Golf Course - Anchorage, The Russian Jack Springs Golf Course is a 9 hole public golf course in Anchorage County Alaska. Built in 1970, this Anchorage course is open may 1 to oct 15. Tee times are accepted by calling the pro shop at 907-333-8338. The golf course dress code is as follows: Shirt and shoes.
Address: 5300 Debarr Rd, Anchorage, AK 99508
4
Settlers Bay Golf Course - Wasilla, The Settlers Bay Golf Course is an 18 hole public golf course in Matanuska Susitna County Alaska. Built in 1975, this Wasilla course is open apr 15 to oct 15. For tee time information call the pro shop at 907-376-5466. The golf course dress code is as follows: No tank tops or cutoffs.
Address: Mile 8 Knik Rd, Wasilla, AK 99687
5
Sleepy Hollow Golf Course - Wasilla, The Sleepy Hollow Golf Course is a 9 hole public golf course in Matanuska Susitna County Alaska. Built in 1990, this Wasilla course designed by Dave Carney is open may 7 to sep 15. Tee times are accepted by calling the pro shop at 907-376-5948. The golf course dress code is as follows: Shirt and shoes required.
Address: Mile 3/5 Schrock Rd, Wasilla, AK 99654
6
Sullivan Arena - Anchorage, The George M. Sullivan Arena is an arena in Anchorage, Alaska. The arena opened in 1983 and has a seating capacity of 8,700 for basketball, 6,251 for hockey. It is home to the Alaska Aces ECHL ice hockey team, the University of Alaska Anchorage Seawolves hockey team, the Great Alaska Shootout basketball tournament, and the Alaska Fighting Championship mixed martial arts events. In 2007 it became home to the Alaska Wild of the Indoor Football League.
7
Tanglewood Lakes Golf Club - Anchorage, The Tanglewood Lakes Golf Club is a 9 hole public golf course in Anchorage County Alaska. Built in 1996, this Anchorage course designed by Bob Burnett is open may 15 to sep 30. Tee times are accepted up to 5 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 907-345-4600. The golf course dress code is as follows: No denim, collared shirt and bermuda.
Address: 11701 Brayton Dr, Anchorage, AK 99516
Page 2 of 2
Page 1 of 8
Fort Richardson, Alaska Hotels
1
Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham Eagle River/anchorage Area13049 Old Glenn Hwy
Eagle River, AK 99577
Page 1 of 8
1 of 13
Fort Richardson, Alaska Restaurants
This is a list of Fort Richardson Family Restaurants with addresses and phone numbers, including Pizza Restaurants, Fast Foods & Carry Out, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Shops and Chinese Restaurants. Happy Dining!
Page 1 of 13
Fort Richardson Articles
Published October 13, 2010
Anchorage is filled with museums and sightseeing spots, and we took in as many as possible. Anchorage manages to strike a perfect balance between big city and small town.
Published October 13, 2010
Seward is much more than simply a cruise port. What we found was a warm and welcoming population, an amazing amount of history and a picturesque fishing village.
Published September 7, 2010
Extraordinary Alaskan cruise from Seward to Vancouver on the luxurious Regent Seven Seas with rainforests in Sitka, glaciers, the Aleutian Islands and tours throughout the Inside Passage.
