Welcome to the Parks and Recreation News section! We're happy to keep you informed about our community's youth, adult and senior programs. Our youth programs focus on fostering creativity, teamwork, and physical fitness through various activities such as sports leagues, clinics, art and crafts classes and more.
For our adult and senior community, we offer a range of programs designed to promote health, wellness, and social interaction. From fitness classes tailored for different levels to arts and crafts workshops and social gatherings, there’s something for everyone. We believe that staying active and connected is essential at any age, and our programs are here to support that.
We will also keep you updated on our races series and special events.
Stay tuned for exciting news about upcoming events, new program launches, and opportunities to get involved! Check back here often to find out about "what's going on at the Rec".
Join us for the final beach concert of the 2026 season! Thanks to everyone who joined us this year. We hope you had an amazing time and enjoyed the music as much as we loved bringing it to you. To wrap up this season, we're thrilled to present Foreign Journey, a Foreigner/Journey tribute band, performing on Lincoln Blvd Beach at 7:00pm. Don't miss this chance to rock out with us one last time before we say goodbye until next year!
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Registration is underway for the 36th Annual Robert C. McAvoy Labor Day 5-Mile Race. The run will take place Monday, September 7 on the boardwalk at Laurelton Blvd. Registration takes place at 6:30 am; race begins at 8:00 am. Thank you to our sponsor Long Beach Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
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The Free Summer Beach Concert featuring Cold Spring Harbor, a Billy Joel Tribute Band, has been rescheduled after being rained out. Mark your calendars for the new date: Monday, August 31, at 7:00 p.m. at Lincoln Boulevard Beach. We hope to see you all there for an unforgettable evening of music and fun!
The Long Beach Department of Parks and Recreation Municipal pool will be closed for annual maintenance from August 22 through September 13. During this period, the building and gym facilities, including the weight room and cardio room, will remain open but will have adjusted hours and closures. The facility is expected to return to normal Fall operating hours on Monday, September 14. We appreciate your understanding and patience as we work to make necessary improvements to our facilities.
Join us for Movie Night on the Beach, Saturday, August 15!
Movie starts at dark, at approximately 8:00pm.
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