Long Beach: City to Celebrate Grand Opening of Silverado Park Signature Playground
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Long Beach, CA ~ Long Beach, CA - The City of Long Beach is excited to announce the grand opening of the new Silverado Park Signature Playground. The community is invited to attend a celebration event on Friday, September 12, 2025 at noon at Silverado Park (1545 W. 31st St.). The event will feature remarks from Mayor Rex Richardson, Vice Mayor and Seventh District Councilmember Roberto Uranga, and other city leaders. A ribbon cutting ceremony will follow, and the playground will be open for use by the public.

According to Mayor Rex Richardson, the Silverado Park Signature Playground represents a major transformation in West Long Beach. He stated, "Through the Westside Promise, we remain committed to investing in the Westside and ensuring the families who call it home can thrive." He also added that this project is a result of working together and putting promises into action.

The Silverado Park Signature Playground is an Elevate '28 project that was designed to encourage sensory, physical, and imaginative play. It aims to create a more inviting and accessible environment for the community. The playground features two distinct areas for preschoolers (ages 2-5) and school-age children (ages 5-12). Its design reflects the vibrant colors and theme of Silverado Park's mural, We are the Seeds by Mer Young.

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In addition to new play equipment and site furnishings, other improvements include level concrete at the gym's entrance, an ADA-compliant pathway with a ramp to the play equipment, accessible picnic tables, a rubberized playground surface for added protection, and additional benches and picnic tables in the playground area. These enhancements will not only improve visitors' experience but also extend the facility's useful life for years to come.

Vice Mayor and Seventh District Councilmember Roberto Uranga expressed his excitement about this project as well. He said that it is a beautiful space that encourages new ways to play while uplifting their diverse community. He also mentioned that this project aligns with the Westside Promise, a 10-year community investment plan that addresses current and historic challenges facing West Long Beach. "We are thrilled to commemorate this milestone with our community on Sept. 12," he added.

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The Silverado Park Signature Playground Project is funded by $1.5 million from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Community Development Fund, $200,000 of Measure A funds, and $750,000 from the Elevate '28 Infrastructure Investment Plan. Former Congressman Alan Lowenthal advocated for the funding from HUD. Construction for the project began in March 2025 and was completed in early September 2025.

Elevate '28 is a comprehensive five-year infrastructure initiative that aims to revitalize parks and community facilities while enhancing accessibility and multimodal transportation throughout Long Beach. For more information about Elevate '28, visit lbelevate28.com.

To learn more about the Silverado Park Signature Playground Project, visit longbeach.gov/sppp. The City of Long Beach is excited to provide a safe, accessible, and inspiring place for families to gather and play in West Long Beach through this project.

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