Public Works

Junipero Sports Court Project

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

Latest Updates - September 2024

09/12/2024 Update: The grand opening ceremony previously scheduled for Sept. 14 has been postponed. Details on the new date will be provided once it is determined.

As of September 2024, the Junipero Beach Sports Courts project is substantially complete. The roller skate area, basketball court, and integrated seating will be open for use following the ribbon cutting ceremony.

Please be advised that additional work is planned for the fall of 2024, including planting of native dune landscaping and installation of one custom shade structure. Advanced notice will be provided when portions of the site will be closed to recreational activities during construction.

• June 2024 Update

  Construction on the Junipero Beach Sports Courts began January 2024 and will continue to progress through summer 2024, with a target completion date of August 2024.

  
  
  Please stay tuned for more information regarding the project completion and opening. We are excited to have this one-of-a-kind waterfront amenity at Junipero Beach! We encourage you to sign up for this project's mailing list to be notified of upcoming events, which can be found at the bottom of this page.

• January 2024 Update

  The City of Long Beach has received its Local Coastal Development Permit from the Long Beach Community Development Department in April 2023 and a Coastal Development Permit De Minimis Waiver from the California Coastal Commission for the project in July 2023. Additionally, in December 2023, the City was notified that the National Fish and Wildlife Fund South Coast Shoreline Parks and Outdoor Recreation Grants Program intends to award $150,000 for the project for the roller skate area, basketball court, shade structure, and planting of native landscaping.
  
  The City is in the process of entering into contracts with a general contractor and is targeting a January 2024 construction start. The City expects the project to be substantially complete with the sports courts and skating area, barring weather or other unforeseen delays, by May 2024. Additional work associated with native landscaping may be postponed to align with seasonal planting schedules for local habitat.
  
  The contractor is scheduled to perform work Monday through Friday from 7:00am to 3:30pm. The beach path will remain open during construction. Efforts will be made to minimize disruptions of use of the existing sports courts.

• August 2022 Update

  Thank you for joining us at the pop-up event and thanks to the community members who took the time to take the design survey. The project team is reviewing the feedback received and preparing plans and documents required for regulatory approvals. Please stay tuned.

• June 2022 Update

  The City of Long Beach wants your input on plans for more beach recreation space! Please join us for an Outreach Pop Up Event on Saturday, July 9, 2022, 11:00 a.m at the Junipero Beach Parking Lot.
  
  Can't make it to the pop-up event? Our online survey will be available now until Saturday, July 30, 2022. Visit https://bit.ly/juniperosports0709 to submit your responses on the proposed improvements.
  
  This survey is intended to gather input to better inform the design of the proposed amenities at Junipero Beach.

Project Information

The Junipero Beach Sports Court Project will expand recreational amenities at Junipero Beach. Expanded recreational amenities will include an additional basketball court, roller-skating area, and integrated seating to support the growing demand for basketball and roller-skating. Additionally, this project will also install a shade structure along with native landscaping. This project is in the Tidelands zone.

Approved Project Budget

$1,050,000 Tidelands Capital

Project Timeline

Contact Information

tidelandsCIP@longbeach.gov

More Information

• Local Coastal Development Permit
• Coastal Development Permit De Minimis Waiver

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