PRESS RELEASE

Long Beach, CA – Registration for a variety of new and existing recreation classes offered by the City of Long Beach Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine (PRM) begins Monday, August 1. More than 700 activities in art, music, nature, fitness, special interest subjects, adult sports leagues and aquatics will begin in September and continue through November. Residents can browse the fall classes in the latest issue of Recreation Connection, PRM’s programs catalog, at LBParks.org or at Long Beach park community centers and Long Beach Public Library branches.

“Our Parks, Recreation and Marine Department works hard to ensure our residents have access to safe, engaging and fun recreation experiences all year long,” said Mayor Robert Garcia. “This fall’s class selection reflects that commitment and I’m excited to encourage all families to check out what we have to offer.”

In addition to fee-based classes, Recreation Connection lists free activities for families including youth sports leagues, teen centers and senior centers, supervised after school recreation programs, and much more.

“Within this issue of the Recreation Connection, residents can find opportunities for leisure classes, educational experiences, encounters with nature, and great health and fitness programs. Our sports programs are back in full gear for participants of all ages and skill levels,” said PRM Director Brent Dennis.

The new class additions for the fall include options for every age range, including:

Pre School

• Preschool Cake Design (ages 2 years, 6 months to 6)
• Parent & Me Pre-K Readiness (ages 3 to 5)
• Tot Soccer (ages 3 to 5)

Youth

• Mexican Folklórico Dance – Beginning (ages 5 to 9)
• Exploring Instruments (ages 7 to 11)
• D-Up Ballers Basketball (ages 7 to 15)

Teens

• Ceramics Workshop (ages 16+)
• B.L.A.S.T. Total Body Fitness (ages 16+)
• Drawing Fundamentals– (ages 16+)
• Online Drivers Education – (ages 14 to 18)

Adults

• Oil Painting
• Argentine Tango
• Jujitsu

Adults Ages 50+

• Senior Line Dancing
• Chair Based Yoga
• ZUMBA® Gold

Beginning August 1, residents can register for classes online, in person or by mail:

• Online: Register anytime on LB Reconnect.
• By Mail: Send the completed registration form (page 55 in Recreation Connection) and payment to: City of Long Beach, 2760 Studebaker Road, Long Beach, CA 90815. Please write address, phone number and class #(s) on the check.
• In Person: Bring completed registration form and payment to the PRM Registration Reservations Office (2760 Studebaker Rd.) weekdays between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. For more information call 562.570.3111.

More information about PRM programs and offerings is available at LBParks.org.

About the City of Long Beach
Home to approximately 470,000 people, the multiple award-winning and innovative City of Long Beach offers all the world-class amenities of a large metropolitan city while maintaining a strong sense of individual and diverse neighborhoods nestled together along the California coast. As a full-service charter city, Long Beach is home to the Queen Mary, Aquarium of the Pacific, several museums and theaters, a highly rated school district, Long Beach Airport, the Port of Long Beach, as well as many award-winning City departments such as Health, Parks, Recreation and Marine, Development Services and more. The City also has a highly respected university and city college, two historic ranchos, five hospitals, five golf courses, 169 parks, miles of beaches, marinas, bike paths, and a Bike Share program.

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About Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine
Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine Department (PRM) is recognized for excellence in management practices and programs, having received the National Parks and Recreation Association Gold Medal Award four times. PRM provides leisure programs and services to residents and visitors, which improve quality of life in Long Beach. PRM maintains 169 parks with 26 community centers, 320 acres of open space, and 6.1 miles of beaches; implements the City's Open Space Plan, provides recreational opportunities to meet diverse community needs, maintains public marinas, and provides for public safety and the humane treatment of animals.

For more information about the Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine programs and services, visit http://www.longbeach.gov/park. Follow us on social to keep up with the latest news on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.