Rotary Park

The feel

Rotary Park is a small day use area on the Kenai River at the upstream edge of Soldotna, where the current is moderate. A boardwalk of 625 ft and a three-quarter mile trail lead to the river, and the approach is the same short flip as anywhere in the Soldotna reach.

Anglers fish from the bank with spin or fly gear for sockeye and coho, and crowds run medium. The park has river access stairs and riverfront boardwalks, and there is no camping and no launch.

What to expect

Water and access

A small day use area at 844 Funny River Rd, Soldotna, on the Kenai River with moderate current. River access stairs, riverfront boardwalks, 625 ft of boardwalk and a three-quarter mile trail to the river.

Species and timing

Sockeye in July and August at 4-8 lb. Coho (silver) in August and September at 8-12 lb.

Methods and gear

Bank fishing with spin or fly gear, using the short-flip approach common in the Soldotna reach.

License and rules

Sockeye and coho limits are set in season by ADF&G emergency order, and king fishing is often closed. Check the current regulations before you go.

Crowds and best time

Medium crowds. The fishing runs July and August.

Season and access

Day use is $8, or a city season pass bought at the Centennial fee booth. No camping, no launch.

Mingo says

Plan around the sockeye run first, then return for the coho that follow it. Look up the emergency order before each trip, since limits change during the season.

Before you go

• Pay the $8 day use fee, or buy a city season pass at the Centennial fee booth.
• Leave the boat and camping gear at home, since the park has no launch and no camping.
• Check the current ADF&G regulations at https://www.adfg.alaska.gov/index.cfm?adfg=sportbyareasouthcentral.main before you cast.

Written October 2026. Sources are listed at the end of this page.