PRESS RELEASE

Due to inclement weather today, Dec. 14, the Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine’s (PRM) Mobile Recess Program for youth will not take place as scheduled. This affects the Tuesday programs offered at both Rose Park and on 17th Street between Henderson Avenue and Chestnut Avenue. Registered program participants will be notified by telephone. El Dorado Nature Center trails will not open today and will reopen later this week after rain event. The Belmont Pool will remain open unless a threat of lightning is determined. 

Recreational swimming areas at local beaches should also be avoided for three days following a rainstorm, as specified in the City Health Officer’s rain advisory. 

Media inquiries may be directed to Jane Grobaty, Community Information Officer, Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine, at 562.570.3233, or Jane.Grobaty@longbeach.gov.