Welcome to the City of Long Beach Parks and Recreation Department's official webpage! We are happy to offer an array of recreational opportunities that cater to all ages and interests, ensuring there's something for everyone in the community. Whether you're looking to sign your child up for a recreation program, participate in adult leagues, get fit, join a dynamic Senior class or enjoy one of our special events, we have something for everyone. Our Recreation Campus features amenities such as a municipal pool, ice arena, turf fields, basketball courts, roller hockey rink, fishing pier, and a boat launch. With seven playgrounds scattered throughout the city, passive recreation is always within reach. Stay connected with us for the latest updates on programs and special events. Long Beach is Recreation!
The City of Long Beach Department of Parks and Recreation in cooperation with the Beach Patrol will host the 13th Annual Lifeguard Memorial One-Mile Swim at 9:00am on Riverside Blvd beach on Sunday, August 16, 2026. The swim is in honor of all the deceased men and women who have served on the beach patrol. All swimmers over the age of 14 who can swim one mile in 55 minutes or less, are invited to participate.
Click here for an application or to register online
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Join us for the City of Long Beach's 46th Annual Beach Biathlon on Saturday, July 18, 2026. This year's event honors Austin Gibbons, a life-long Long Beach resident and avid surfer and surf instructor who shared his passion with all, including those with special needs. Austin was a regular at the Beach Biathlon, and this year, we're racing in his memory—“This one's for Austin!”
The race consist of a 3-mile boardwalk run and a 300 yard ocean swim with a land finish. There are also distances for teens and children, running on the shore and ocean swim. Registration opens at 7:45am on Riverside Boulevard beach. Race times: 8:30am for children and teens, and 9:00am for adults. Click for more details and click here to register online register.
In observance of Independence Day, City Hall, the Magnolia Center, the Recreation Center, and the Ice Arena will be closed Friday, July 3. LB Buses will run on a holiday schedule. There will be no City camp programs. There will be regular residential and commercial sanitation pickup. Alternate side of the street parking will be suspended. On Saturday, July 4 the Rec Center and Ice Arena will be closed.
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