PRESS RELEASE

City of Long Beach 
Public Information Office
411 W. Ocean Blvd, 
Long Beach, CA 90802
www.longbeach.gov

5/5/2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEPress Release # 050523
Subject:
Community Invited to Share Feedback on the Design Guidelines for Two Downtown Parks
In-person community event scheduled for May 20
Contact:
Rick de la Torre
562.570.7174
Rick.delaTorre@longbeach.gov
Community Information Officer
Development Services Department




Long Beach, CA – The City of Long Beach is in the process of updating the design guidelines for Santa Cruz Park and Victory Park in Downtown Long Beach for the first time since 1989. The new guidelines will establish a design vision for both parks and aim to ensure that future park improvements create an inviting public space that is attractive, sustainable, and serves as a rich amenity for those who live, work or visit Downtown.

The public is invited to attend an interactive outdoor community event that will be hosted by the Development Services Department Planning Bureau, to learn about the guidelines, the history of the parks, and for the opportunity to provide feedback on the draft guidelines.

Pop-Up in the Park
Saturday, May 20, 2023, 9 – 11 a.m.
Victory Park, 150 W. Ocean Blvd. (in front of the Oceanaire building)
Attendees are encouraged to RSVP online

The event will include light refreshments and other family-friendly activities. Attendees are welcome to bring blankets and/or beach chairs.

Comments can also be provided by emailing Alex Muldrow, Project Planner, at Alex.Muldrow@longbeach.gov. The public comment period will close on Friday, June 9, 2023.

Community members interested in receiving updates are encouraged to sign up.

Media inquiries can be directed to Rick de la Torre, Community Information Officer, Long Beach Development Services Department, at Rick.delaTorre@longbeach.gov or 562.570.7174.