Kenai, Alaska

About Kenai

Kenai, AK is a close-knit town located in central Alaska with an estimated population of 7,770. It ranks as the 7th largest city in Alaska.

Officially, Kenai is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 29.14 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 267 residents per square mile.

📰 Kenai News Today

• Alaska High School Football Elite 12 Rankings: West Anchorage, Kenai Central Make Major Statements Sports Illustrated · Aug 17
• Public Invited to Fishing Policy Forum in Kenai, August 21 Must Read Alaska · Aug 14
• Alaska Department of Fish Game looks to boost Kenai Peninsula deer population Homer News · Aug 6
• Linda Cutler Obituary (1950 - 2026) - Kenai, AK - Peninsula Clarion Legacy obituary · Aug 14
• Sockeye slow to arrive on Kenai River, according to Fish and Game Alaska Public Media · Jul 24

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Kenai Unique

• A top-25 city in Alaska by population (#7 of 149 incorporated places).
• The only place in America named Kenai — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• One of the northernmost communities in the lower 48 states.
• Alaska living: vast wilderness, midnight sun in summer, and true frontier spirit.

Why People Love It Here

• The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 7,770.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Kenai

• The Hearth Eatery — american
• The Reindeer Hut — greek
• Veronica's Cafe — american
• Burger Bus — burger
• Louie's Steak and Seafood

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Kenai Historical Society · Museum
• Extreme Fun Center · Arcade
• Kenai River Flats · Attraction

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Kenai

• Cunningham Park reviews ★
• Kenai Beach reviews ★
• Kenai Municipal Park reviews ★
• Kenai River Flats · Attraction reviews ★
• Leif Hansen Memorial Park reviews ★
• Scenic Bluff Overlook reviews ★
• Softball Greenstrip reviews ★
• Wildflower Garden reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Kenai

• Aurora Borealis Charter School
• Kaleidoscope School of Arts & Science
• Kenai Alternative High School
• Kenai Central High School
• Kenai Middle School
• Marathon School
• Mt. View Elementary
• Nikiski North Star Elementary

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Kenai

🏘️ Nearby Communities