The City of Long Beach is participating in a comprehensive parks and recreation needs assessment being conducted by the County of Los Angeles. The City is encouraging the public to participate in a community meeting to ensure that the voices of the community are heard regarding priorities for future park development and rehabilitation.
The following meetings are scheduled to gather input about: where new parks, recreation facilities or open spaces areas are most needed; which parks need repair or expansion; and what type of recreation facilities are most needed.
Wednesday, Jan. 6, 6:30pm—8:30pm, Veterans Park, 101 E 28th St.
Monday, Jan. 11, 6:30pm—8:30pm, Miller Family Health Education Center, 3820 Cherry Ave.
Thursday, Jan. 14, 6:30pm—8:30pm, Houghton Park, 6301 Myrtle Ave.
Thursday, Jan. 21, 6:30pm—8:30pm, Bixby Park, 130 Cherry Ave.
Monday, Jan. 25, 6:30pm—8:30pm, Whaley Park, 5620 Atherton St.
“Access to well maintained parks increases physical activity among children and adults, which is key to good health,” states a press release from the City. “Teens who live near parks are 30-percent more likely to get recommended amounts of physical exercise. Physical activity improves general health, prevents obesity and diabetes, reduces the risk of hypertension, reduces the levels of attention deficit in children, improves cognitive ability, and reduces aggressive behavior.”
The meeting schedule is available on the City’s Parks, Recreation and Marine Department website— lbparks.org— and on L.A. County’s website— LACountyParksNeeds.org— which has a tool where community members can enter their address and view the meeting closest to their residence. The County’s website also accepts online feedback for residents who are unable to attend a meeting.
For more information, visit LACountyParksNeeds.org or contact Sharon Gates at Sharon.Gates@longbeach.gov or (562) 570-3124.
