Public Works

Rose Park Gazebo

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

Background

The Rose Park Gazebo project focuses on preserving and enhancing one of the park’s most recognizable and historically significant features. Planned improvements include repainting the gazebo and upgrading the electrical and lighting systems beneath and around the structure to improve visibility, safety, and overall usability for park visitors.

Rose Park itself is one of the City’s oldest public spaces, originally donated by the Alamitos Land Company in 1910. At the heart of the park stands the Craftsman-style gazebo, installed in 2009 as part of a broader park revitalization effort. The gazebo serves as a focal point for the surrounding landscape, which includes a Heritage Rose Garden and a central mosaic featuring the Rose Park Stickley Rose emblem, an artistic element that reflects the neighborhood’s identity and history. 

The park is located within a historic district that contains more than 500 buildings, primarily Craftsman bungalows constructed between 1910 and 1922. The area also showcases a variety of architectural styles, including Spanish Colonial Revival and Neo-Traditional designs from the 1940’s, contributing to the neighborhood’s rich and diverse character. The 2008 – 2009 park improvements introduced not only the current gazebo, but also complementary features such as decorative concrete work, entry trellises, benches, and thoughtfully selected landscaping.

Timeline

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

Objectives

• Improve safety 
• Extend the usability and life of the gazebo
• Improve outdoor and recreational experience

Project Features

• Revitalize the existing gazebo with new paint
• Refresh the existing four park benches beneath the gazebo with new paint
• Installation of six new lighting fixtures
• Implementation of a new electrical outlet and two outlet security boxes beneath the gazebo

Project Funding

This project is funded by Measure A.

Latest Updates

• March 2026

  The Rose Park Gazebo will be undergoing lighting improvements that are intended to enhance both its visual character and overall functionality. As part of this effort, the existing industrial lighting will be replaced with craftsman-style fixtures that better compliment the structure’s design. In addition, new electrical conduit will be carefully installed and routed internally to preserve the gazebo’s architectural aesthetic. 

  The construction work is anticipated to take approximately three weeks to complete, barring any unforeseen circumstances. For the safety of all visitors, the gazebo area will be closed to the public throughout the duration of construction.

• January 2024

  The City of Long Beach is scheduled to begin improvements in mid-February 2024 with a scheduled completion, barring weather or other unforeseen delays, March 2024. 
  
  Improvements include repainting of the existing gazebo and four park benches beneath the gazebo, installation of six new lighting fixtures, and a new electrical outlet along with two outlet security boxes beneath the gazebo. 
   
  The gazebo is scheduled to be temporarily closed to complete the upgrades. 
   
  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 questions or concerns, please e-mail parkscip@longbeach.gov.