The City of Long Beach is commemorating a series of major improvements at El Dorado Park West and El Dorado East Regional Park with a ribbon cutting this coming Monday at 9:30 a.m.
The public is invited to attend the ceremony at El Dorado Park West (2800 N. Studebaker Road) where city officials, including Mayor Rex Richardson and Councilmember Daryl Supernaw, are expected to speak.
The enhancements at El Dorado Park West include significant upgrades to the sports fields in order to improve the experience for athletes, spectators and park visitors. At Fields 1 through 4, new fencing, safety netting, dugout seating and backboards were installed. The infields at Fields 3 through 6 were leveled, while walkways between Fields 1 and 4 were repaved. Fresh paint, new fencing, updated dugouts and improved safety padding were also added to Fields 5 and 6.
Park-wide improvements were also made to increase accessibility. Restrooms were renovated to include individual, gender-neutral stalls. ADA-compliant parking spaces and smoother walkways were also added. The city replaced three older drinking fountains with modern hydration stations as well.
“These major upgrades at El Dorado Park reflect our ongoing commitment to providing welcoming, accessible and community-centered recreational spaces,” said Mayor Rex Richardson in a public statement. “Whether playing, cheering or simply enjoying the outdoors with family and friends, these improvements provide our community more opportunities to come together and stay active and engaged.”
In the eastern section of the park, resurfaced roads and ongoing parking lot improvements aim to make driving conditions safer and more comfortable. New wayfinding signs are also being installed to help drivers navigate El Dorado Park more easily. Meanwhile, parking and entry systems are being reworked to reduce traffic backups and simplify entry during busy hours.
Construction on the El Dorado Park sports fields began in July 2024 and finished last month. Improvements to roads, signage and parking at El Dorado East began in February 2025, with most upgrades completed by May and additional work expected to finish by November.
These renovations are part of Elevate ’28, a five-year initiative aimed at improving infrastructure throughout Long Beach leading up to the 2028 Olympics. The upgrades to El Dorado Park were made possible by multiple funding sources, including $10.2 million from California State Parks, $2.8 million in state funding, $1.2 million from Measure A, and $100,000 from the City’s General Fund.
More details about the El Dorado Park renovations and other public projects can be found by visiting the City’s El Dorado Park Improvements webpage.
