Long Beach Pride Lifeguard Tower
Additional project updates and information will be published on an on-going basis.
Latest Updates - August 2024
The project will require regulatory review and approvals including review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and Coastal Act. Coastal permit applications are anticipated to be submitted to the regulatory agencies by Winter 2025.
Please stay tuned for further updates!
The City of Long Beach is hosting an in-person community meeting at Bixby Park Community Center, 130 Cherry Avenue, on Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at 5:30 p.m.
Share your input! Please review the proposed design improvements for the Long Beach Pride Tower and leave us a comment at https://bit.ly/ptpcc23! Comment cards now open until September 15, 2023.
Estimated Project Timeline (Barring Weather or Other Unforeseen Delays)
| Community Engagement | Summer 2023 – Fall 2023 |
| Design & Permitting | Fall 2023 – Spring 2024 |
| Detailed Design & Construction Documentation | Spring 2024 – Fall 2024 |
| Begin Construction | Fall 2024 |
Project Information
The Long Beach Pride Lifeguard Tower Project will enhance the space around the lifeguard tower to promote inclusivity and accessibility for the Long Beach LGBTQ+ community. Proposed improvements include repainting the tower to reflect the colors of the Progressive Pride Flag, boardwalk-style decking, mobility mats to improve accessibility to the tower, and displaying rotating art installations. This project is in the Tidelands Zone and is subject to coastal permitting by the California Coastal Commission.
Project Funding
$250,000
Project Contact
More Information
Long Beach Pride Lifeguard Tower Project - Community Meeting Presentation - September 27, 2023
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Long Beach, CA 90802
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