Public Works

The City of Homer Public Works and Parks Division is currently seeking one campground host for Karen Hornaday Park Campground, May 30th through September 2nd, 2025. 

Campground hosts duties include:

The University of South Florida Ecohydrology Research Group (USF ERG) and the Kachemak Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve (KBNERR) have been investigating groundwater dynamics in the Lower Kenai Peninsula for over two decades.

In 2022, the City of Homer contracted with USF ERG and KBNERR to conduct a focused investigation on the groundwater dynamics in the Bridge Creek Reservoir (BCR) which supplies water for city residents and serves as the headwaters for the South Fork Anchor River.

The report is attached here.

Pavilions and/or gazebos are available to reserve  at Karen Hornaday Park, Bishop's Beach, WKFL Park, Mariner Park, and the Kachekmak Bay Water Trail Pavilion. The Boathouse Pavilion does not take reservations and is available on a first-come, first-serve basis to any event or activity that is open to the public.

Homer Awarded Large Wastewater System of the Year!

1. Do the “one-hour” test

Your water meter is located inside the building, typically in your crawlspace or basement utility area.

Read all of the numbers on the water meter straight across from left to right and write those numbers down.

This 2021 report summarizes the achievements of the climate action plan since its adoption.  The report provides technical background on how energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions are quantified and applied as a metric to examine how emissions reduction goals are being met.   The report also points out areas for improvement and provides suggestions for moving forward with the climate action plan.

Click the link below to read the report.

On May 23, the City’s contractor, Southcentral Construction, began construction on a sewer and water infrastructure improvement project on E Bunnell Avenue, Charles Way, and Allen Way. The primary purpose of this project is to connect properties currently unserved by City water and sewer in Old Town to vital water and sewer system services. These improvements are part of a Special Assessment District initiated by property owners. They are being completed in partnership with the City, which will pay a premium assessment to extend services to Bishop’s Beach Park.

The City’s contractor, Southcentral Construction, began construction on a sewer and water infrastructure improvement project on E Bunnell Avenue, Charles Way, and Allen Way on May 23. The primary purpose of this project is to connect properties currently unserved by City water and sewer in Old Town to vital water and sewer system services. These improvements are part of a Special Assessment District initiated by property owners and are being completed in partnership with the City, which will pay a premium assessment to extend services to Bishop’s Beach Park.