Politics & Government

City Of Long Beach:City Shares Plans For Lincoln Park, Seeks Feedback

Long Beach, CA - The Long Beach and the Office of Councilwoman Cindy Allen are inviting the public to see plans and submit feedback for ...

10/22/2021

Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine (PRM)

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City officials are hosting a virtual meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday, October 28, for the community to learn more and give input about the future of operations and programming at Lincoln Park once it reopens. Participants will need to RSVP for the meeting at https://bit.ly/2Z3KFGS.  

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An online public survey to collect feedback about the plans and programming for Lincoln Park also is available now in English, Khmer, Spanish and Tagalog. Printed versions of the survey also will be available at the Billie Jean King Main Library. Submissions will be accepted through December 31.

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Plans for Lincoln Park are currently being highlighted in a brief video online and include the following features:

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  • Abraham Lincoln’s original statue, along with a Lincoln penny sculpture
  • Children’s discovery zone and outdoor classroom
  • Dog park, with areas for both large and small dogs
  • Fitness equipment and fitness loop 
  • Grass areas, open for seating and play
  • Half-size basketball court
  • Landscaping
  • Outdoor reading room
  • Playground
  • Small skate park, with ground-mounted elements 
  • Updated restrooms 
  • For more information about Lincoln Park, please contact Capital Projects Manager Tony Resendez, at 562.570.6258.

    About the City of Long BeachHome to approximately 470,000 people, the multiple award-winning and innovative City of Long Beach offers all the world-class amenities of a large metropolitan city while maintaining a strong sense of individual and diverse neighborhoods nestled together along the California coast. As a full-service charter city, Long Beach is home to the Queen Mary, Aquarium of the Pacific, several museums and theaters, a highly-rated school district, Long Beach Airport, the Port of Long Beach, as well as many award-winning City departments such as Health and Human Services; Parks, Recreation and Marine; Development Services; Public Works and more. The City also has a highly respected university and city college, two historic ranchos, five hospitals, 12 libraries, five golf courses, 169 parks, miles of beaches, marinas, bike paths and a Bike Share program.

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