Public Works

Bixby Park Bandshell and Park Improvements

Additional project updates and information will be published on an on-going basis.

Latest Updates - July 2024

The City’s Contractor, Blue Nose Construction, is anticipated to begin construction on the next phase of improvements at the Bixby Bandshell on August 19, 2024 and continue through 2025 with a scheduled completion, barring weather or unforeseen delays, by Spring 2025.

Improvements at the Bixby Bandshell will address aging conditions by refurbishing historic elements, installing new lighting, and replacement of the stage. Repairs will enhance security, access, and safety while improving usability and extending the useful life of the bandshell.

The contractor is scheduled to perform work Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM. 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. This work is the third phase of improvements at Bixby Park. For more information about recently completed improvements see below. If you have any questions or concerns, please call the Department of Public Works at (562) 570-9627 or e-mail at parkscip@longbeach.gov.

Recently completed improvements at Bixby Park include:

• Installation of one (1) security camera
• Improved paving and ADA access to the restrooms
• Installation of two (2) new ADA picnic tables
• Paving improvements to address safety and accessibility in front of the bandshell
• Installation of one (1) new hydration station
• Installation of four (4) new benches in the dog park
• Installation of additional lighting

Future improvements at Bixby Park include:

• Dog Park fencing improvements

• September 2023 Update

  The City’s Contractor, Bitech Construction Company Inc., began construction in August 2023 on the first phase of improvements at Bixby Park. It is anticipated that future phases of improvements will continue through 2023 with a scheduled completion, barring weather or other unforeseen delays, by Spring 2024.

  Completed improvements include:

  • Installation of one (1) security camera
  • Improved paving and ADA access to the restrooms
  • Installation of two (2) new ADA picnic tables
  • Paving improvements to address safety and accessibility in front of the bandshell

  Future phases of improvements include:

  • New hydration station
  • Dog Park fencing improvements and new benches
  • Additional lighting
  • Bandshell improvements

  The contractor is scheduled to perform work Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM. 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. If you have any questions or concerns, please call the Department of Public Works at (562) 570-9627 or e-mail at parkscip@longbeach.gov.

• June 2023 Update

  The City’s Contractor, Bitech Construction Company Inc., is scheduled to begin construction on improvement components in the area as early as Summer 2023 with a scheduled completion, barring weather or other unforeseen delays, by Spring 2024.

  The improvements will include:

  • Improve lighting and security
  • Improve visitor safety and experience with new site furnishings and amenities
  • Improve the bandshell and extend the useful life of the facility

  The contractor is scheduled to perform work Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM. 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. If you have any questions or concerns, please call the Department of Public Works at (562) 570-9627 or e-mail at parkscip@longbeach.gov.

Estimated Project Timeline

Please note: Prior phases of park improvements began in Summer 2023. Construction to the Bixby Bandshell will begin in Summer 2024. Future phases of improvements are anticipated at Bixby Park as additional funding is allocated and available.

Project Information

The Bixby Park Bandshell and Park Improvements project will support renovation to the existing bandshell, improve park lighting, and renovate and install new site furnishings.

In 2022, the Parks, Recreation, and Marine department received over 300 survey responses from the community and held a community event on December 7, 2022 to determine the community's priorities for improvements at Bixby Park. The community priorities for improvements include:

• Bandshell
• Site Furnishings
• New Hydration Station
• Dog Park
• Lighting/Safety/Security

Project Funding

The Bixby Park Bandshell and Park Improvements received $850,000 in funding from the State of California and $200,000 in Measure A Funds. In Fiscal Year 2025, an additional $1,000,000 in Measure A funds will be appropriated to the project.

Project Contact

Jayson Lacno-Musngi, Capital Projects Coordinator
(562) 570-5578 | jayson.lacno-musngi@longbeach.gov