Public Works

Bixby Park Bandshell and Park Improvements

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Background

Bixby Park has been a Long Beach community hub since the early 20th century, once hosting state picnics, an aviary and even a speech by then presidential candidate Herbert Hoover in its bandshell. Today, the park continues its legacy, with weekly farmers' markets, a dog park, a skate park, sports courts and classes for all ages.

To preserve Bixby Park's rich history and ensure visitors can enjoy it for years to come, the City of Long Beach is making several improvements to the park, including upgrades to the historical bandshell stage. The upgrades were prioritized based on feedback from a 2022 survey conducted by the Parks, Recreation and Marine Department and a community event held on December 7, 2022.

This project is 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

Further improvements at Bixby Park are expected as funding becomes available.

Project timeline is set barring weather delays and other unforeseen circumstances.

Objectives

• Revitalize historical park elements, including the Bixby Park Bandshell
• Improve park security and visitor safety
• Expand accessibility to park facilities, including picnic benches and restrooms
• Extend the useful life of the bandshell
• Enhance park lighting and site furnishings to improve usability

Proposed Features

In progress

• New bandshell stage

Completed

• Improved dog fencing

• Improved paving and ADA-compliant restroom access

• Two new ADA-compliant picnic tables

• Paving improvements to address safety and accessibility in front of the bandshell

• New hydration station

• Four new dog park benches

• One new security camera

• Enhanced lighting

Project Funding

Project Contact

Jayson Lacno-Musngi, Capital Projects Coordinator
(562) 570-5578 | jayson.lacno-musngi@longbeach.gov         

Latest Updates

April 2025

Construction on the bandshell stage by the City’s contractor, Blue Nose Construction, is scheduled to be completed by Summer 2025, barring weather delays or other unforeseen circumstances.

   

Bixby Bandshell stage with newly poured concrete

Dog fencing improvements, including new mesh fabric to keep wood chips in park

Levelling and compacting sand for stage area

Laying rebar mat foundation and concrete formworks

Demolition of previous stage slab

  

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• July 2024

  The City’s Contractor, Blue Nose Construction, is anticipated to begin construction on the next phase of improvements at the Bixby Bandshell on August 19, 2024, and continue through 2025.

  Improvements for the Bixby bandshell will address aging conditions by refurbishing historic elements, installing new lighting and replacing the stage. Repairs will enhance security, access and safety while improving usability and extending the life of the bandshell.

  The contractor is scheduled to perform work Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Parking impacts for residents are not expected. Efforts will be made to minimize inconveniences and 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. This work is the third phase of improvements at Bixby Park. For more information about recently completed improvements see below. If you have any questions or concerns, please call the Department of Public Works at (562) 570-9627 or email at parkscip@longbeach.gov.

  Recently completed improvements at Bixby Park include:

  • Installation of one (1) security camera
  • Improved paving and ADA access to the restrooms
  • Installation of two (2) new ADA picnic tables
  • Paving improvements to address safety and accessibility in front of the bandshell
  • Installation of one (1) new hydration station
  • Installation of four (4) new benches in the dog park
  • Installation of additional lighting

  Future improvements at Bixby Park include:

  • Dog Park fencing improvements

• September 2023

  The City’s Contractor, Bitech Construction Company Inc., began construction in August 2023 on the first phase of improvements at Bixby Park. It is anticipated that future phases of improvements will continue through 2023 with a scheduled completion, barring weather or other unforeseen delays, by Spring 2024.

  Completed improvements include:

  • Installation of one (1) security camera
  • Improved paving and ADA access to the restrooms
  • Installation of two (2) new ADA picnic tables
  • Paving improvements to address safety and accessibility in front of the bandshell

  Future phases of improvements include:

  • New hydration station
  • Dog Park fencing improvements and new benches
  • Additional lighting
  • Bandshell improvements

  The contractor is scheduled to perform work Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Parking impacts for residents are 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. If you have any questions or concerns, please call the Department of Public Works at (562) 570-9627 or e-mail at parkscip@longbeach.gov.

• June 2023

  The City’s Contractor, Bitech Construction Company Inc., is scheduled to begin construction on improvement components in the area as early as Summer 2023 with a scheduled completion, barring weather or other unforeseen delays, by Spring 2024.

  The improvements will include:

  • Improve lighting and security
  • Improve visitor safety and experience with new site furnishings and amenities
  • Improve the bandshell and extend the useful life of the facility

  The contractor is scheduled to perform work Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Parking impacts for residents are 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. If you have any questions or concerns, please call the Department of Public Works at (562) 570-9627 or e-mail at parkscip@longbeach.gov.