MacArthur Park Rehabilitation Project

The City’s Contractor, Bitech Construction Company, Inc, is scheduled to begin construction at MacArthur Park in April 2024 with a scheduled completion, barring weather or other unforeseen delays, by Summer 2025. The park will be closed during this time. The MacArthur Park Community Center and Manazar Gamboa Community Theater will remain open.

The improvements will include:

• Installing a new multi-use field, fitness stations, and walking trail
• Upgrading and expanding the existing playground and safety surfacing
• New basketball court and lighting
• Added site furnishings including seating, picnic tables, and new picnic gathering area
• Installing new landscaping, trees, and irrigation system
• New park lighting and security cameras
• ADA improvements to parking lot

The contractor is scheduled to perform work Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Parking impacts for residents is not expected. Efforts will be made to minimize inconveniences and minimize construction activities during scheduled park sports activities.

The contractor encourages park patrons to keep children away from the construction areas and activities.

Thank you in advance for your patience and cooperation throughout this project. For more information and latest updates on this project, please visit longbeach.gov/macarthurimprovements.