Public Works

Ramona Park Playground Project

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

Latest Updates - March 2023

The City of Long Beach invites the community to learn about the Ramona Park Playground Project on Thursday, March 16, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. at the Ramona Park Community Center (3301 East 65th Street). Join us to hear about project updates and next steps for the upcoming improvements. Interpretation services are available if requested by March 8, 2023 via e-mail contactlbpw@longbeach.gov.

Estimated Project Timeline

• Community Engagement – Spring 2023
• Permitting/Regulatory Approvals – Summer 2023
• Detailed Design and Construction Documentation – Summer 2023
• Begin Construction – Fall 2023

Project Information

The Ramona Park Playground improvements replaces playground equipment with exciting, inspiring, and inclusive play equipment; improves overall visitor experience with new amenities, seating, benches, and landscaping; and improves ADA access within and to the playground.

This project aims to:

• Improve accessibility by incorporating new inclusive play features
• Address extreme heat by adding cooling features such as shade structures, trees, and a fog mister
• Improve overall visitor experience
• Extend the useful life of the playground

The project began with a location study that took into consideration the current playground uses. The study determined that the new playground will remain in the existing location and almost double in size. From there, the team commenced conceptual design. The team has developed a concept design and will be presenting to the community for input on March 16, 2023.

Project Funding

The City of Long Beach received $1.5 million from the State of California (State Earmarked) and will receive an additional $250,000 of Measure A funds to be appropriated in March 2023.

Project Contact

Monica Dergevorgian, Capital Projects Coordinator, 562-570-7211 monica.dergevorgian@longbeach.gov

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