The City of Long Beach Community Development Department, in partnership with the Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine (PRM), is asking for residents for their input on a planned update to the Open Space and Recreation Element (OSR) of the Long Beach General Plan. This update seeks to guide the future of park and recreation spaces in Long Beach to ensure they are equitable, accessible and sustainable.

The Community Development Department is working closely with PRM and focusing on climate resilience, air pollution reduction and infrastructure protection while promoting community health and park equity.

The survey is open now through Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, and is available in English, Spanish, Khmer and Tagalog.

According to the Elise Roberts, Acting Community Information Officer, “The OSR Element, last updated in 2002, serves as a framework for the planning, development and preservation of parks and open spaces and aligns with the City’s broader sustainability goals, including the Land Use Element and Housing Element and the Long Beach Climate Action Plan.”

For more information about the Open Space and Recreation Element, visit longbeach.gov/osrupdate. Long Beach residents can fill out the survey here.

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