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Long Beach Parks Recreation and Marine We Create Community March Newsletter 3/14/2019 Read about your local news on Community Recreation Services, Planning and Development, Maintenance operations, Marine Bureau and upcoming events for March.
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Long Beach Parks Recreation and Marine We Create Community February Newsletter 2/14/2019 Read about your local news on Community Recreation Services, Planning and Development, Maintenance operations, Marine Bureau and upcoming events for February and March.
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Long Beach Parks, Recreation & Marine Spring Class Registration starts on February 4th! 1/24/2019

Hundreds of classes are starting in March for preschool through adults 50+.
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Free After School Programs 1/16/2019 What is your child doing after school? Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine offers free activities Monday through Friday in every Long Beach neighborhood for ages 5-12.  Programs include games, arts and crafts, tournaments, cooking, homework help, movies, holiday celebrations and more.
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Long Beach Parks Recreation and Marine We Create Community January Newsletter 1/7/2019
Read about your local news on Community Recreation Services, Planning and Development, Maintenance operations, Marine Bureau and upcoming events for January.
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Long Beach Parks Recreation and Marine We Create Community December Newsletter 12/10/2018 Read about your local news on Community Recreation Services, Planning and Development, Maintenance operations, Marine Bureau and upcoming events for  December.
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We Forgive You 12/3/2018

Past license penalties and fines are being forgiven! Now is the time to bring your pet’s license up to date with this great incentive. 
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Long Beach Parks Recreation and Marine We Create Community November Newsletter 11/15/2018 Read about your local news on Community Recreation Services, Planning and Development, Maintenance operations, Marine Bureau and upcoming events for November & December.
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Free Winter Fun Days 11/12/2018 Youth ages 5-12 can come to their local park for extended supervision (non-custodial care) recreation activities during Winter Break (December 24- 28 & 31; & January 2-4). Closed December 25 & January 1.
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Long Beach Parks Recreation and Marine We Create Community October Newsletter 11/8/2018 Read about your local news on Community Recreation Services, Planning and Development, Maintenance operations, Marine Bureau and upcoming events for October & November.

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Boat Auction November 10th 10/11/2018 It's that time again! Bay Marina 205 N. Marina Drive, Long Beach, Ca 90803 on November 10, 2018.   Viewing starts at 8 AM, bidding starts at 9AM.   
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Long Beach Parks Recreation and Marine We Create Community September Newsletter 9/19/2018 Read about your local news on Community Recreation Services, Planning and Development, Maintenance operations, Marine Bureau and upcoming events for September & October.
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Coastal Cleanup Day 2018 9/3/2018 El Dorado Nature Center is partnering with the California Coastal Commission to coordinate five cleanup sites in Long Beach on September 15th. We invite you to participate in this great collaborative event.  As a community, we can make a positive impact on the health of our local coastline.
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Long Beach Parks Recreation and Marine We Create Community August Newsletter 8/16/2018 Read about your local news on Community Recreation Services, Planning and Development, Maintenance operations, Marine Bureau and upcoming events for August & September.
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Long Beach Parks Recreation and Marine We Create Community May Newsletter 5/29/2018 Read about your local news on Community Recreation Services, Planning and Development, Maintenance operations, Marine Bureau and upcoming events for May & June.
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100 Days of Summer 2018 5/28/2018

Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine encourages all residents to "stay and play" in Long Beach during the "100 Days of Summer" from Memorial Day to Labor Day. The City of Long Beach and the Long Beach Convention and Visitor's Bureau will post hundreds of activities on www.100DaysOfSummer.org to make planning each of your 100 days easy and fun!
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100 DAYS OF SUMMER KICK-OFF CONCERT WITH "UNDER COVER" 5/21/2018

Bring your family and friends and get the "100 Days of Summer" started. The band Under Cover specializes in high energy dance music – Pop, Rock, Soul, Funk. Latin, R&B, Top 40 and all of your favorite music from the 50’s to the present-day.

Kids Zone and Food Trucks start at 5 p.m.. Concert from 6-8 p.m.
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Marine Boat Auction June 9, 2018 5/1/2018 LONG BEACH MARINE BUREAU is holding an auction of impounded and abandoned vessels on Saturday, June 9, 2018, at the Alamitos Bay Marina Office.  Inspection and registration begins at 8AM and the bidding begins at 9AM. 
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Long Beach Parks Recreation and Marine We Create Community April Newsletter 4/23/2018 Read about your local news on Community Recreation Services, Planning and Development, Maintenance operations, Marine Bureau and upcoming events for April & May.
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Earth Day Coastal Cleanup 2018 3/1/2018

Join El Dorado Nature Center and partners for our annual Earth Day Coastal Cleanup on Saturday, April 21 from 10 – noon.  
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Long Beach Parks Recreation and Marine We Create Community March Newsletter 2/26/2018 Read about your local news on Community Recreation Services, Planning and Development, Maintenance operations, Marine Bureau and upcoming events for March & April.
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Long Beach Parks Recreation and Marine We Create Community February Newsletter 2/15/2018 Read about your local news on Community Recreation Services, Planning and Development, Maintenance operations, Marine Bureau and upcoming events for February & March.
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Long Beach Parks Recreation and Marine We Create Community January Newsletter 1/18/2018

Read about your local news on Community Recreation Services, Planning and Development, Maintenance operations, Marine Bureau and upcoming events for January & February.
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Nature Center Trails Closed 1/9/2018 Due to the rain, our trails at the Nature Center will be closed today January 9th. Our Visitors Center will remain open until 4:00pm.
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Long Beach Parks Recreation and Marine We Create Community December Newsletter 12/26/2017 Read about your local news on Community Recreation Services, Planning and Development, Maintenance operations, Marine Bureau and upcoming events for January.
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Class Interest Survey 12/19/2017 Got Free Time?  Looking to learn new things?  We want to help!
Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine would like to hear from you about the types of recreation programs and classes you would be interested in.
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Free Youth Sports Leagues 11/28/2017

Registration begins December 1, 2017 for leagues starting January 20, 2018 at Long Beach. Coed Basketball ages 5-8 Boys & Girls Basketball ages 9-14. Emphasis is placed on participation and skill development. 9 weeks season schedule includes pratices and 6 weeks of games.
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Long Beach Parks Recreation and Marine We Create Community November Newsletter 11/23/2017 Read about your local news on Community Recreation Services, Planning and Development, Maintenance operations, Marine Bureau and upcoming events for December.
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Youth Fishing Derby 2017 11/13/2017 Save the Date for Free Youth Fishing Derby on Saturday, November 18th at El Dorado Regional Park. Don't miss out on this free event!
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Public Invited to Attend Grand Opening of Dog Park at Bixby Park 10/30/2017 The public is invited to attend a grand opening ceremony for the new Dog Park at Bixby Park on Saturday, November 4, 2017 at 11:00 a.m., at 130 Cherry Avenue.
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Long Beach Parks Recreation and Marine We Create Community October Newsletter 10/23/2017 Read about your local news on Community Recreation Services, Planning and Development, Maintenance operations, Marine Bureau and upcoming events for October.
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Willow Springs Grand Opening Saturday, October 21, 2017 10/16/2017 Join us to celebrate the Grand Opening of the New Willow Springs Wetlands Restoration Project on Saturday, Oct 21st at 10a.m. 
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Nature Center Plant Sale 2017 10/10/2017 Calling All Garden Lovers!!
Join us on October 14, 2017 for our annual California Native Plant Sale from 9:30a.m to 2p.m. Hundreds of different native and drought tolerant plants to choose from. All proceeds go to Partners of Parks/Friend of El Dorado Nature Center and support native plant restoration at the Nature Center.
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Programs and Facilities are Closed 10/9/2017 The following programs and facilities are closed today due to #CanyonFire2. Long Beach is experiencing poor air quality conditions. Please avoid unnecessary outdoor activities for the remaining of the day. Stay safe Long Beach! #LBParks
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Long Beach Parks Recreation and Marine We Create Community September Newsletter 9/21/2017 Read about your local news on Community Recreation Services, Planning and Development, Maintenance operations, Marine Bureau and upcoming events for September. 
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Beach Peninsula Rebuilding Project 2017 9/11/2017 Annual Peninsula Beach Rebuilding Project will fortify the beach along the East Peninsula. This annual program runs from September 1 through March 15 as needed to protect public and private property.
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Long Beach Parks Recreation and Marine We Create Community August Newsletter 8/29/2017 Read about your local news on Community Recreation Services, Planning and Development, Maintenance operations, Marine Bureau and upcoming events for August & September.
Partnership Program to Foster Support For LBPRM 8/22/2017 Parks, Recreation and Marine “Partnerships to Enhance Parks, Programs and Services” (PEPPS) can help individuals, businesses and organizations participate in sponsorships, donation opportunities and volunteer projects that will improve LBPRM facilities, programs and services in positive way for the community.
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Free concert by Trinity at Marine Stadium 8/20/2017 Wind down the 100 Days of Summer with a free concert by Trinity at Marine Stadium, on Friday, Aug 25th!
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Help Protect Our Beaches 8/13/2017 Help Protect Our Beaches. Join us for Coastal Cleanup Day on September 16.
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Long Beach Parks Recreation and Marine We Create Community July Newsletter 8/1/2017 Read about your local news on Community Recreation Services, Planning and Development, Maintenance operations, Marine Bureau and upcoming events for July & August.
2017 Long Beach Summer Family Entertainment 6/27/2017 Offering hundreds of free or low cost cultural programs, sports activities and special events throughout the City. "100 Days of Summer" is a partnership among Long Beach Parks, Recreation & Marine and the Long Beach Convention and Visitor's Bureau to promote opportunities to "stay and play" in Long Beach.
Long Beach Parks Recreation and Marine We Create Community June Newsletter 6/22/2017 Read about your local news on Community Recreation Services, Planning and Development, Maintenance operations, Marine Bureau and upcoming events for June & July.
Long Beach Parks Recreation and Marine We Create Community May Newsletter 5/26/2017 Read about your local news on Community Recreation Services, Planning and Development, Maintenance operations, Marine Bureau and upcoming events for May and June.
Dedication Ceremony at El Dorado Nature Center 5/10/2017 Come join us for the dedication ceremony of the new El Dorado Nature Center Entry Way on Saturday, May 20, 2017 at 11:30 a.m. Please share with your friends!
Long Beach Parks Recreation and Marine We Create Community April Newsletter 4/19/2017 Read about your local news on Community Recreation Services, Planning and Development, Maintenance operations, Marine Bureau and upcoming events for April.
Mindful Aging Series 4/17/2017 Join our Mindful Aging Series classes to strengthen your mind, body and spirit. Mark your calendars and tell a friend about it!
Join us for the unveil of five new playgrounds 4/16/2017 Mark your calendars and come join us for the unveil of five new playgrounds on April 20th at 9 a.m at El Dorado West Senior Center.
Color Block Walk 4/16/2017 Join Vice Mayor Rex Richardson to see what a new public space could look like in your neighborhood Saturday, May 6th 2017 at 10 a.m. & 12 p.m. (Myrtle Ave & 67th St). Experience the color block walk with your friends and family.
Long Beach Parks Recreation and Marine We Create Community March Newsletter 3/24/2017 Read about your local news on Community Recreation Services, Planning and Development, Maintenance operations, Marine Bureau and upcoming events for March.
‘Be S.A.F.E.’ Program Wins California Parks And Recreation Society Award Of Excellence 3/13/2017 The Parks, Recreation and Marine’s Be S.A.F.E. program (Summer Activities in a Friendly Environment) was named an “Award of Excellence” winner in the category of Neighborhood Building in the annual California Park & Recreation Society's (CPRS) Awards program.
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El Dorado Nature Center Preschool in Nature Program 3/5/2017 Enrich your child's sense of wonder, independence, and love of learning in a unique, interactive, natural setting. Through music, movement, art, stories, and explorative science activities, our fun, discovery centered sessions help nurture curiosity, creativity, and social skills.
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Belmont Pier Now Open 2/18/2017 Belmont Pier is now open to pedestrians and for recreational fishing. Some areas may still be restricted for safety reasons.
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All City Parks Are Now Open 2/17/2017 All parks are open with the exception of the Nature Center and El Dorado East Regional Park. Although the parks are open, we advise people to take caution while in the parks as trees and limbs may continue to fall.
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Long Beach Parks Recreation and Marine We Create Community February Newsletter 2/16/2017 Read about your local news on Community Recreation Services, Planning and Development, Maintenance operations, Marine Bureau and upcoming events for February.
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Spring Camp – Leeway Sailing Center 2/16/2017 Registration for Spring Camp will be conducted online beginning Monday, March 6 or in person at the Aquatics Camps Office by appointment only. For questions, call the Aquatics Camps Office at (562) 570-1888.
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Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Location – February 16, 2017 at 9 a.m. 2/12/2017 The February meeting for the Parks & Recreation Commission will be held at MacArthur Park, in the Gamboa Theater, at 1321 Anaheim Street
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Beach Concessions Community Meetings 2/7/2017 Join your community in reviewing schematic designs for the renovations of the Alamitos, Junipero, and Granada Concession Buildings! The City is providing multiple opportunities for you to be engaged in the process!
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Long Beach Parks Recreation and Marine We Create Community January Newsletter 1/18/2017 Read about your local news on Community Recreation Services, Planning and Development, Maintenance operations, Marine Bureau and upcoming events for January.
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The El Dorado Nature Center trails are closed today 1/12/2017  The El Dorado Nature Center trails are closed today due to rain. Our Visitors Center will remain open until 4:00 p.m.
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Follow us on Facebook 1/1/2017 Tell your friends and family about Long Beach Parks, Recreation & Marine and ask them to 'Like' our Facebook page! More than 2800 recreational and educational classes are offered each year.
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TREE REMOVALS NECESSARY TO SUPPORT SAFE LONG BEACH PARKS 12/23/2016 City of Long Beach will begin removing some dead and dying trees in the City’s parks that are increasingly prone to toppling over or limbs falling. The City must remove them to ensure the public’s safety and, consequently, support the growth of healthy trees.
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Long Beach Parks Recreation and Marine We Create Community December Newsletter 12/18/2016 Read about your local news on Community Recreation Services, Planning and Development, Maintenance operations, Marine Bureau and upcoming events for December.
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Long Beach Parks Recreation and Marine We Create Community November Newsletter 11/17/2016 Read about your local news on Community Recreation Services, Planning and Development, Maintenance operations, Marine Bureau and upcoming events for November and December.
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Long Beach Parks Recreation and Marine We Create Community October Newsletter 11/2/2016 Read about your local news on Community Recreation Services, Planning and Development, Maintenance operations, Marine Bureau and upcoming events for October and November.
Kid's Fishing Derby 2016
Free Youth Fishing Derby 10/10/2016 Save the Date for Free Youth Fishing Derby on Saturday November 19th at El Dorado Regional Park. Don't miss out on this free event!
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Long Beach Parks Recreation and Marine We Create Community September Newsletter 9/25/2016 Read about your local news on Community Recreation Services, Planning and Development, Maintenance operations, Marine Bureau and upcoming events for September and October.
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Friends of El Dorado Nature Center Native Plant Sale 9/23/2016

Saturday, October 8th from 9:30am – 2pm at
El Dorado Nature Center , 7550 E Spring Street
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Long Beach Parks Recreation and Marine We Create Community August Newsletter 8/28/2016 Read about your local news on Community Recreation Services, Planning and Development, Maintenance operations, Marine Bureau and upcoming events for August and September.
2016 Coastal Cleanup Day
California Coastal Cleanup Day September 17, 2016 8/8/2016 El Dorado Nature Center is partnering with the California Coastal Commission to celebrate California Coastal Cleanup Day at six cleanup sites in Long Beach.
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Long Beach Parks Recreation and Marine We Create Community July Newsletter 8/1/2016 Read about your local news on Community Recreation Services, Planning and Development, Maintenance operations, Marine Bureau and upcoming events for July and August.
Boat Auction July 16th 2016
Boat Auction Saturday, July 16th 7/12/2016 Marine Bureau Boat Auction this Saturday, July 16!
205 Marina Drive, Long Beach, CA 90803
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Call Kimarie Vestre at 562-570-3236.
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Emergency Tree Trimming Notice 7/10/2016 The Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine Department has a policy of preserving healthy trees on public property whenever possible.The safety and well being of our patrons continues to be our priority.
Summer Specialty Camps 2016
Summer Specialty Camps 6/22/2016

It’s a gold medal summer at long beach parks, recreation and marine Summer Specialty Day Camps June 20 thru August 26 for ages 5 - 12.

 
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100 Days of Summer 6/16/2016 The calendar is packed with festivals, movies, music, sports and more, and don't miss our amazing array of camps and classes.
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Long Beach Parks Recreation and Marine We Create Community June Newsletter 6/10/2016 Read about your local news on Community Recreation Services, Planning and Development, Maintenance operations, Marine Bureau and upcoming events for June and July.
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Long Beach Parks Recreation and Marine We Create Community May Newsletter 5/25/2016 Read about your local news on Community Recreation Services, Planning and Development, Maintenance operations, Marine Bureau and upcoming events for May and June.
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Summer Day Camps Registration 2016 4/28/2016 Save the Date for our Summer Day Camps registration!
Registrations starts on April 15th at 8am! Please share this with your friends and family so that they don't miss out on all the fun this summer!
Health & Wellness Fair 2016
Health & Wellness Fair May 6th 4/25/2016 Mark your calendars,Health & Wellness Fair at El Dorado Park on May 6th!It will focus on the physical, social & cognitive aspects of living. Please tell all your friends so that they don't miss out!
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Long Beach Parks Recreation and Marine We Create Community April Newsletter 4/11/2016 Read about your local news on Community Recreation Services, Planning and Development, Maintenance operations, Marine Bureau and upcoming events for April & May.
Earth Day Coastal Cleanup Day 2016
Earth Day Coastal Cleanup Day 4/7/2016

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Earth Day Coastal Cleanup Day! Saturday April 23 at 10 AM - 12 PM. Come show our beaches some love on Earth Day!

 
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Long Beach Parks Recreation and Marine We Create Community March Newsletter 4/7/2016 Read about your local news on Community Recreation Services, Planning and Development, Maintenance operations, Marine Bureau and upcoming events for March & April.
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Seaside Dog Park Closed March 28- April 25 2016 3/24/2016 Seaside Dog Park Closed March 28- April 25 2016 for Special Events and Maintenance. Please call (562) 436-3636 for more information.
McArthur Park Grand Opening 2016
Grand Opening at MacArthur Park 3/24/2016 Join us to celebrate new playground, renovated Homeland Cultural Center at MacArthur Park on Saturday, March 26 at 10am.
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Long Beach Parks Recreation and Marine We Create Community February Newsletter 2/25/2016 Read about your local news on Community Recreation Services, Planning and Development, Maintenance operations, Marine Bureau and upcoming events for February & March.
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City of Long Beach Animal Care Services Achieves Record Year in 2015 with Saving Animals 2/1/2016 Statistics are the best numbers ever reported, and show increasing progress being made at the animal shelter in 2015, compared to 2014:
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Long Beach Parks Recreation and Marine We Create Community January Newsletter 1/21/2016 Read about your local news on Community Recreation Services, Planning and Development, Maintenance operations, Marine Bureau and upcoming events for January and February.
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Long Beach Parks Recreation and Marine We Create Community June Newsletter 1/1/0001 Read about your local news on Community Recreation Services, Planning and Development, Maintenance operations, Marine Bureau and upcoming events for June & July.
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Long Beach Parks Recreation and Marine We Create Community July Newsletter 1/1/0001 Read about your local news on Community Recreation Services, Planning and Development, Maintenance operations, Marine Bureau and upcoming events for July & August.
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Public Invited to Attend Groundbreaking Ceremony for the 14th Street Park Expansion October 10 1/1/0001 The public is invited to attend a groundbreaking ceremony for the 14th Street Park Expansion on Wednesday, October 10, 2018 at 9 a.m., located at 14th Street and Long Beach Boulevard.
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