The City of Long Beach is asking residents to share their ideas and priorities for the future of local parks, trails and recreation spaces through an online survey available through Aug. 15.
The survey is part of an effort to update Long Beach’s Open Space and Recreation Element (OSR), a section of the General Plan that guides recreation, natural resource preservation and public safety in the city’s public green spaces. The update is a joint initiative between the City’s Community Development Department and the Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine (PRM).
The updates made to the OSR will focus on making park spaces more inclusive, environmentally sustainable and accessible, in line with the City’s current long-term goals outlined in its Parks Strategic Plan (2022–2032), such as boosting climate resilience, cutting air pollution and protecting outdoor infrastructure.
The survey is available on the City’s website in English, Spanish, Khmer, and Tagalog. Residents without home internet can visit any Long Beach Public Library branch to access the survey on public computers.
Survey responses will also influence future community events, including focus groups and workshops scheduled for this fall.
The last OSR update took place in 2002. This new version will coordinate with other City planning efforts like the Land Use and Housing Elements as well as the Climate Action Plan to move Long Beach further towards its sustainability goals.
To take the survey or learn more about the update, visit longbeach.gov/osrupdate. To stay informed about upcoming engagement opportunities, residents can also sign up for email updates at bit.ly/osrupdate.
