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Jane.Grobaty@longbeach.gov
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Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine
Above: Photo of the El Dorado Duck Pond before its refurbishment.
Construction on the project began in September 2022.
Long Beach, CA – Community members are invited to join the City of Long Beach as it celebrates the grand reopening of the El Dorado Duck Pond. The special event will include remarks by Mayor Rex Richardson, Fourth District Councilman Daryl Supernaw, and the Departments of Parks, Recreation and Marine and Public Works, as well as a ceremonial ribbon cutting and public access to the revitalized duck pond and surrounding recreational area. The celebration will be held at noon on Thursday, June 27, 2024, at El Dorado Park West (2400 N. Studebaker Road).
“I am excited for the El Dorado Park West Duck Pond to reopen for residents to enjoy once again just in time for summer,” said Mayor Rex Richardson. “This project is a symbol of our commitment to preserving our city's natural beauty and is a testament to our dedication to creating healthy, safe spaces that foster community, recreation and environmental stewardship.”
In addition to elevating park patrons’ visiting experience by enhancing recreational amenities such as upgraded walking paths, enlarging the wetlands and forebay, and new California native landscaping, the El Dorado Duck Pond Project additionally supports the City’s water conservation efforts. A reconfigured water circulation system, including new filtration and disinfection systems, has been installed that will improve water quality and allow reclaimed water to service the adjacent golf course, reducing the use of potable water. The project also supports the ecological function and habitat of the pond by restoring the pond liner.
“The El Dorado Duck Pond is a beloved part of our community. It is a place where folks come to relax, connect with nature, and create lasting memories with family and friends,” said Fourth District Councilman Daryl Supernaw. “I am pleased to see the restoration of this beloved landmark finally complete, and I look forward to celebrating its reopening with members of our community.”
The project is supported by Long Beach Measure A, Los Angeles County Measure W grant funding from the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District Grant, in addition to federal grant funding in partnership with Long Beach Utilities (formerly the Long Beach Water Department). The funding was approved by the Long Beach City Council in April 2022.
More information is available on the project webpage.
About the City of Long Beach
Long Beach is nestled along the Southern California coast and home to approximately 466,000people. As an award-winning full-service charter city, Long Beach offers the amenities of a metropolitan city while maintaining a strong sense of individual and diverse neighborhoods, culture and community. With a bustling downtown and over six miles of scenic beaches, Long Beach is a renowned tourist and business destination and home to the iconic Queen Mary, nationally recognized Aquarium of the Pacific and Long Beach Airport, award-winning Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center and world-class Port of Long Beach.
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