Public Works

Ramona Park Signature Playground Project

   

Upgraded playground (September 2025)

Playground before construction

Upgraded playground for children ages 2 to 5 (September 2025)

Playground before construction

Imaginative play equipment to encourage creativity and social interaction (September 2025)

Inclusive and accessible play equipment for sensory and physical play (September 2025)

New fog misters and shade structures to reduce heat impacts and support healthy communities (September 2025)

New ADA-compliant benches and picnic tables encourage community gathering for all (September 2025)

Ramona Park Signature Playground Draft Concept

  

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Background

The Ramona Park Signature Playground project marks a significant upgrade to the park since its last renovation in 1997. The new design features inclusive play equpiment for children of all ages, along with shade structures, misters and improved seating areas, creating a more welcoming, engaging, and accessible space for families. 

This project is a 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.

Timeline

Objectives

• Create an inviting environment for the community
• Extend the useful life of the facility
• Enhance accessibilty with ADA-compliant amenities
• Improve access to City resources
• Enhance visitor experience
• Reduce heat impacts with cooling features

Proposed Features

• ADA-compliant amenities such as play equipment, pathways, and parking stalls
  • Rubberized surfacing to help improve safety and support access to play equipment for people using mobility devices
  • Inclusive and accessible play equipiment for sensory, physical, and imaginative play
  • Two new ADA picnic tables
  • Transfer stations for mobility devices throughout the play area
  • Misters for cooling that are designed to be operated by individuals in mobility devices
  • Hydration stations designed to meet ADA standards
• Shade structures and fog mister
• Enhanced landscaping with additional trees for shade

Project Funding

The project was funded by a $1,500,000 grant from California State Parks, a $550,000 Community Development Block Grant from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, and $650,000 in Measure A funding.

Total estimated project cost is $2.7 million. 

More Information

• Ramona Park Playground Community Meeting - March 16, 2023
• Ramona Park Playground Project Details Display Board
• Ramona Park Playground Project Features 1 Display Board
  
• Ramona Park Playground Project Features 2 Display Board
• Ramona Park Playground Project Timeline Display Board                                                     

Project Updates    

October 2025

The Department of Public Works and Parks, Recreation and Marine hosted a grand opening ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday, October 25 at the newly renovated Ramona Park Signature Playground.

March 2025

On Mar. 28, 2025, the City celebrated the construction start of the project.

 January 2025

The Ramona Park Signature Playground project is set to kick off in February 2025!

Planned improvements include:

• ADA-compliant amenities
• Shade structures and fog misters
• Enhanced landscaping with additional shade trees
• Play equipment for sensory, physical, and imaginative play
• Safety surfacing with shock-absorbing material
• Upgraded seating areas

Residents Should Note:

• Work hours are scheduled to take place Monday through Friday between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m.
• The Ramona Park Playground will remain closed during construction.
• The Ramona Park facility will remain open and operational during construction. Visitors may continue to access the building through the East 65th Street entrance.
• The southern parking lot off East 65th Street will remain closed during construction to allow for equipment staging and restriping. Street parking and the northern parking lot will be available.
• Efforts will be made to limit disruptions during scheduled park activities, however there may be minor impacts.
• For your safety, please avoid all construction areas.
• Construction is expected to be completed by Fall 2025, pending weather or unforeseen circumstances.
• The City’s contractor, SJD&B Construction, will oversee the project.

We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we work to create more accessible and community-friendly spaces. For questions, please email us at parkscip@longbeach.gov or call the Construction Manager, Steve Patterson at 949-753-7333.