PRESS RELEASE

Long Beach, CA - The Long Beach Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine (PRM) is making it more convenient for the public to obtain permits and reserve public spaces through a new online application system.

The public can now use the digital system to reserve park community centers, pools, picnic and bandshell areas, amphitheaters, the archery range, gymnasiums, athletic fields, beaches and waterways, as well as permits to gather for small gatherings in open spaces. 

Previously, applicants needed to apply in person or could download and print an application, manually fill it out and return it by fax, mail or in person. Now, the fillable online form can be submitted online, with an immediate digital confirmation, and all other associated documents that may be required can be uploaded electronically as well.

Once an application is approved, users receive an email confirmation and are asked to pay any associated fees, which also can be paid online.

The online Application for Facility Use Permit is available at https://forms.longbeach.gov/Forms/Landing. 

Besides the new fillable digital form, paper applications also will still be accepted in person during business hours at the Parks, Recreation and Marine Administration Office at 2760 N. Studebaker Road.  
Large events will still require separate approval through the City Manager’s Office of Special Events and Filming.

For more information, contact the Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine at 562.570.3111, email prm-info@longbeach.gov or go to https://www.longbeach.gov/park/park-and-facilities/directory/facility-reservations/. 

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 and Human Services; Parks, Recreation and Marine; Development Services; Public Works and more. The City also has a highly respected university and city college, two historic ranchos, five hospitals, 12 libraries, five golf courses, 169 parks, miles of beaches, marinas, bike paths and a Bike Share program.

For more information about the City of Long Beach, visit longbeach.gov. Watch us on LBTV. Follow us on social to keep up with the latest news: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.

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 www.longbeach.gov/park. Follow us on social to keep up with the latest news on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube. 

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