Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine to Offer Free and Low-Cost Recreation Programs Starting June 16
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Long Beach, CA ~ Long Beach residents can look forward to a summer filled with free and low-cost recreation programs offered by the Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine (PRM) department. Beginning on Monday, June 16, 2025, families, teens, and older adults can participate in a variety of activities by calling or visiting their neighborhood park community centers for schedules and registration.

One of the most popular programs is the Summer Fun Days, which engages children ages 5 to 12 in supervised fun such as sports, games, arts and crafts, and special events. This free drop-in program allows registered participants to come and go as they please. It will run weekdays from noon to 5 p.m. at various parks throughout Long Beach from June 16 to August 22. Pre-registration is required at program locations and can be found on the Summer Fun Days webpage.

For those looking for evening activities, the Be S.A.F.E. (Summer Activities in a Friendly Environment) program offers free recreation activities at 11 City parks from June 16 to August 22 from 5 to 8 p.m. Residents can enjoy arts and crafts, games, sports, science activities, as well as special events such as movies sponsored by the Port of Long Beach and cultural events. The Be S.A.F.E. webpage has more information on locations and movie schedules.

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Families can also enjoy free movies in the park sponsored by Signal Hill Petroleum and Partners of Parks from June 16 to August 22 at various parks throughout Long Beach and Signal Hill. Movies will begin at dusk and attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, picnic-style dinners, family, and friends. The complete list of locations and movie titles can be found on the Movies in the Park webpage.

The Mobile Recess Program will also be available from June 16 to August 22 for youth ages 5 through 14. Trucks loaded with supplies and equipment will visit neighborhood streets to provide free recreational activities. Streets will be blocked off for safety and kids can participate in physical fitness and arts and crafts activities. Registration can be done at Mobile Recess locations, which can be found on the Mobile Recess webpage.

Music lovers can enjoy the 116th season of the Long Beach Municipal Band with performances in Long Beach parks from June 24 to August 1. All concerts are free and begin at 6:30 p.m. The schedule is as follows:

- Whaley Park North on Tuesdays, June 24 and July 1

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- Bixby Annex Park on Tuesdays, July 8, 15, 22, and 29

- Los Cerritos Park on Wednesdays, June 25 and July 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30

- Larry Curtis Concert Park at Marine Stadium on Thursdays, June 26 and July 3,10,17,24,and31

- El Dorado Park West on Fridays, June27; July11,18,and25; August1

For more information on this year's themes and program schedule, visit the Long Beach Municipal Band webpage.

In addition to these free summer activities, the El Dorado Nature Center Summer Concerts will offer live music in a beautiful lakeside setting for a low cost of $5 per person. The concerts will take place from7 to8 p.m., with gates opening at6:30 p.m. Friends of El Dorado Nature Center members can enter at6 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to bring a picnic dinner and low chairs. For more information call562.570.1725.

The City's Summer of Opportunity initiative aims to foster positive development among Long Beach youth while addressing youth violence through various activations throughout the summer. The City's summer activities calendar can be found on the Summer of Opportunity webpage.

For media inquiries, please contact Jane Grobaty, Community Information Officer for the Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine at 562.570.3233 or Jane.Grobaty@longbeach.gov.

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