Public Works

14th Street Park Improvements

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Background

The 14th Street Park Improvements Project is a phased project that will renovate park amenities including upgraded basketball courts, shade structures, picnic tables, benches, and enhanced safety at the Cedar Avenue and Locust Avenue intersections, as well as throughout the park and playground areas.

To shape the future of 14th Street Park, the community was engaged at a meeting on December 7, 2022, and a survey in spring 2023. Community members identified their top priorities for park improvements, including new tables and benches, playground upgrades, additional trees, art and murals, and a hydration station.

Phase one of the project began in January 2024 and included the installation of a new rubberized playground surface, replacement of broken and missing play equipment, safety enhancements, basketball court upgrades, and new seating and shade structures.

This project is part of the Elevate ’28 Infrastructure Investment Plan, a historic initiative dedicated to enhancing Long Beach parks, community facilities, mobility access, and streets. Learn more at lbelevate28.com.

Additional improvements will be implemented as future funding is appropriate as part of the Elevate28 Plan.

Timeline

Project timeline is set barring weather delays and other unforeseen circumstances.

Objectives

• Improve access to the park
• Extend useful life of the facility
• Enhance visitor experience with upgraded features

Highlights

• Enhanced safety measures at Cedar Avenue and Locust Avenue intersections, as well as throughout the park and playground areas
• Renovations to park amenities and lighting
• Upgraded basketball courts
• Additional picnic tables and benches
• New shade structures
• Playground upgrades
• Art and murals
• Hydration stations

Project Funding

The first phase of the project is supported by $500,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and $800,000 in Measure A funds. The remaining phases of the project are pending funding availability.

Project Contact

Angelina Del Cid | angelinda.delcid@longbeach.gov | (562) 570-6256 

Latest Updates - May 2025

Site Amenities

New hydration stations are coming soon. Public Works is working to design, permit, and install new hydration stations with bottle fillers at 14th Street Park.

Basketball Court Improvements

The 14th Street Basketball Courts officially opened to the public in April 2025, following a series of major improvements. Enhancements include a new perimeter fence, upgraded basketball posts and backboards, court resurfacing and striping, and the addition of two shade structures. Bench and picnic-style seating will be installed in a future phase of the project. A community mural will be installed in collaboration with Long Beach Arts Council, Books and Buckets, and Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine, as part of the effort to revitalize the space.

• January 2025

  Basketball Court Improvements

  Work on the basketball courts is nearing completion, with recent updates including the installation of a new perimeter fence, basketball posts and backboards, and two shade structures. Remaining work includes resurfacing and striping the courts, as well as adding new bench and picnic-style seating. These final improvements are expected to be completed by March 2025, pending weather or other unforeseen delays.

  Park Safety Improvements

  To enhance pedestrian safety, existing physical barriers at Locust Avenue and East 14th Avenue, and Cedar Avenue and West 14th Street, were replaced in December 2024. These barriers are designed to deter unsafe cut-throughs and improve overall park accessibility.

  Playground Improvements

  Construction on the playground was successfully completed in April 2024, providing a refreshed and safe play area for park visitors to enjoy.

• August 2024

  Basketball Court Improvements
  The City of Long Beach is pleased to report progress on the renovations of the 14th Street Basketball Courts. The existing perimeter fence, basketball posts, hoops, and backboards have been dismantled. The new perimeter fence, basketball posts, and backboards have been installed. Shade structures are currently being installed, and the court resurfacing, striping, seating, and remaining play equipment will follow. Construction is expected to be completed in Fall 2024.

  Park Safety Improvements
  In addition to park improvements, pedestrian and vehicular safety will be enhanced on 14th Street at the intersections of Locust Avenue and Cedar Avenue. The City will be installing new K-rail, traffic signage, and pedestrian bollards in Fall 2024.

  Playground Improvements
  Playground construction was completed in April 2024.
  
  

• May 2024

  Playground Improvements
  The playground improvements resumed briefly in Spring 2024, which included replacing missing or damaged playground equipment. Construction work completed on the playgrounds in April 2024.

  Basketball Courts Improvements
  The improvements to the basketball courts began on May 20, 2024, with an expected completion, barring weather and other unforeseen delays, in late Summer 2024. Work to be performed includes court resurfacing, new striping, new equipment, replacing the perimeter fence, new shade structures, and seating. 
  
  Alternate facilities: During the closure, the following nearby basketball courts are available for public use at Drake Chavez Park and Ernest McBride Park.

  The contractor is scheduled to perform work Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Parking impacts for residents are not expected. There may be brief, short-term traffic disruptions during equipment deliveries. Thank you in advance for your patience and cooperation throughout this project.

• March 2024

  Playground Improvements
  The playground improvements resumed briefly in late March 2024, with placing new picnic tables and park benches. Playground equipment repair is expected to occur in early April and will take approximately one day to complete. Playground closure is anticipated to occur during this time.

  Basketball Courts Improvements
  The basketball courts portion of the project is expected to begin concurrently in Spring 2024, with an expected completion, barring weather and other unforeseen delays, in Summer 2024. Improvements include basketball court resurfacing, striping, new equipment, a perimeter fence, new shade structures, and seating.

  The contractor is scheduled to perform work Monday through Friday from 7 a.m to 4 p.m. Parking impacts for residents are not expected. Efforts will be made to minimize inconveniences and minimize construction activities during scheduled park sports activities.

  The contractor encourages park patrons to keep children away from the construction areas and activities.

  Thank you in advance for your patience and cooperation throughout this project.

• February 2024

  The City of Long Beach will have contractors on site at 14^th Street Park for a multi-phased project.

  Playground Improvements
  The playground improvements portion of the project is expected to resume briefly in March 2024, with a projected completion within a few days, barring weather and other unforeseen delays. Improvements include replacement of missing or broken playground equipment along with new picnic tables and park benches.

  Basketball Courts Improvements
  The basketball courts portion of the project is expected to begin concurrently in Spring 2024, with an expected completion, barring weather and other unforeseen delays, in Summer 2024. Improvements include basketball court resurfacing, striping, new equipment, a perimeter fence, new shade structures, and seating.

  Park Safety Improvements
  Park safety improvements will be implemented in the future pending funding availability.

• January 2024

  The City’s Contractor, PlayCore Wisconsin, Inc., is scheduled to begin a multi-phased construction project beginning in the area in mid-January 2024 with the first phase of construction completion, barring weather or other unforeseen delays, by March 2024.

  Improvements include:

  • New rubberized surface at playgrounds
  • Replacement of missing or broken playground equipment
  • New picnic tables and park benches

  The contractor is scheduled to perform work Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Parking impacts for residents is not expected. Efforts will be made to minimize inconveniences and minimize construction activities during scheduled park sports activities.

  The contractor encourages park patrons to keep children away from the construction areas and activities.

  Thank you in advance for your patience and cooperation throughout this project.

• October 2024

  Basketball Court Improvements
  A new perimeter fence, basketball posts, backboards and shade structure have been installed. Pavement resurfacing, striping, seating, and basketball equipment are scheduled to be installed and completed by Fall 2024, barring weather or other unexpected delays.

  Park Safety Improvements
  Pedestrian and vehicular safety will be enhanced at the intersections of Locust Avenue and Cedar Avenue along 14th Street with improved street signage and physical barriers blocking vehicular traffic from passing through.

  Playground Improvements
  Playground construction was completed in April 2024.