The Fairbanks community uses the sloughs in many ways. Depending on the season, the slough is used by many residents as a highway or recreational resource. The North American Dog Sled Race uses the Noyes Slough each year. Fairbanksans fish, canoe, snowmachine, cross-country ski, sled, walk, mush, bike and skijor on the slough.
People use the slough for fun and exercise during all seasons of the year.
Fishing, kayaking, and canoeing are some of the summer activities available using the Noyes Slough. The heaviest use of the slough is during the wintertime. Cross-country skiing, sledding, and snowmachining are popular activities. The Open North American Sled Dog Race uses the slough each year.