Meadow Lakes, Alaska, is a scenic community surrounded by lakes, lush forests, and mountains, offering a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of Anchorage. With a population of over 9,000, it is the fifth-most-populated CDP in Alaska. Residents enjoy majestic views of Baldy Mountain, Chugach Mountains, and Talkeetna Mountain, along with access to over 10 lakes, including Seymour, Visnaw, and Beverly. The area features an assortment of homes, including rambler-style houses, traditional Alaskan log cabins, lakefront properties, and sprawling estates, many with spacious lots starting around 42,000 square feet. Higher-end homes often include gardens, greenhouses, wrap-around porches, and decks. Meadow Lakes is served by the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District, with local schools offering a variety of sports and extracurricular activities. Outdoor enthusiasts will find ample opportunities for fishing, hunting, skiing, hiking, and snowmobiling, with Meadow Lakes Park providing facilities for pickleball, soccer, and community events. The local business scene includes grocery stores, markets with locally made goods, pet groomers, thrift stores, hardware shops, and dining options like Pizza King and Cadillac Café. The Meadow Lakes Community Council supports neighborhood improvement projects and community programming, including camps, moose awareness, and annual events at Meadow Lakes Park.
