Public Works

Marina Green Parking Lot

Background

The Marina Green Parking Lot project involves the rehabilitation of the existing parking lot to improve functionality, accessibility and sustainability. Planned improvements include pavement rehabilitation and restriping of parking stalls to enhance organization and efficiency. The project will also incorporate accessibility enhancements to better serve all visitors, install new electric vehicle (EV) charging stations to support clean transportation and improve traffic circulation through the addition of a turn-around area.

Timeline

Objectives

• Revitalize the existing lot and extend the useful life of this city parking area
• Encourage outdoor and recreational experience by providing safe and consistent coastal access for residents and visitors alike
• Expand green infrastructure by providing new electric vehicle charging stations for public use

Project Features

• Pavement rehabilitation
• Restriping of parking stalls
• Accessibility enhancements
• New EV charging stations
• Optimized traffic flow with the addition of a turn-around

Project Funding

The Marina Green Parking Lot improvements project is funded by $4.4M in Tidelands & Marina Funds.

Latest Updates

July 2025

The Department of Public Works has completed concrete and pavement rehabilitation throughout the Marina Green Parking Lot. The team addressed trip hazards, potholes and other significant root damage throughout the parking lot, and the area has been resurfaced and restriped. Concrete work involved improvements to site accessibility through the addition of new sidewalks and ADA curb ramps. Crews are currently on site finishing improvements to the existing irrigation system and creating new landscape and planting areas, with work scheduled to finish in July. As construction wraps up, users can expect the following:

• Parking lot will remain open during construction
• Directional signage will be placed for temporary exit and entry restrictions
• Overnight parking will remain available

• October 2024 Update

  The Department of Public Works completed the required plans and specifications for construction of the Marina Green Parking Lot. Construction is anticipated to begin this Fall 2024, with crews aiming to mobilize in October 2024. Slipholders and the general public can expect the following while work is taking place:

  • Areas of the parking lot will remain open during construction
  • Directional signage will be placed for temporary exit and entry restrictions
  • Overnight parking will remain available
  • More information will be shared on an ongoing basis as the project advances

  Thank you for your cooperation and patience as we work towards completing these improvements that are necessary to refresh this valuable waterfront amenity and improve coastal access.

• August 2024 Update

  The Department of Public Works completed the construction documentation to improve the Marina Green Parking Lot. Construction is anticipated to begin in October 2024. Please stay tuned for further updates regarding the construction sequence and schedule. Project updates will also be given at the September meetings for the Marine Advisory Committee and Long Beach Marina Boat Owners Association for those who may be interested.
  
  We are excited to refresh this valuable waterfront amenity and improve coastal access for users!