Marianna Koehler Memorial Park Traditional Cache

Within the park there is a memorial sculpture with a placard that says, " Her spirit soars upon the wings of eagles. This park is dedicated in rememberance of Marianna Lee Koehler as a tribute to her devotion to the people of this community. May future generations embrace her spirit and continue her work to benefit this great land." One of the eagles has a "nest". There is a bench close by to sit and ponder where there might be a geocache!

I was not able to find a lot about the dedicated. What I did find was this quote out of The Alaska Star article dated 03/14/2012: As a real estate agent and property developer, Mrs. Koehler and her husband, Bill, helped develop many of the subdivisions in the Chugiak-Eagle River area and built the Eklutna Lodge, according to an obituary on Page 3. The obituary also detailed Koehler’s many civic contributions, which included helping to found the Chugiak-Eagle River Chamber of Commerce, serving on the nominating committees for MTA and MEA, serving on the board of trustees for the Chugiak Senior Citizens Foundation and tireless work to beautify the community. Koehler, who had recently celebrated her 67th birthday, had been honored in 1984 with the Bearpaw Award for outstanding community service. 

This park is a cute little pocket park to play, picnic, or barbeque with family or friends and it isn't far off from the highway so it is easy access just a hop, skip, and a jump from the Lady Bug Rock in Chugiak. The park features ADA Play Equipment, covered picnic facilities, gardens, paved parking, and two metal eagle sculptures. Park hours are from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.