Another round of amenities now available at War Memorial Park

By Toni Miles

Upgrades and new amenities are now in use at War Memorial Park in Long Beach, as a citywide parks improvements and upgrades project continues.

Recently, work to build a new pavilion was completed at the park, just west of the downtown area. The new pavilion provides residents and visitors with a free covered space for gatherings and events.

New bathrooms have also been installed at the park. In addition to these upgrades, a new fence will be constructed to enhance safety and security for those who visit.

The Boy Scouts of America Troop 321 in Long Beach has set up a U.S. Flag Retirement Box at the park, so people can drop off old and tattered American flags for proper disposal. (Photo credit: Toni Miles)

The Boy Scouts of America Troop 321 in Long Beach has set up a U.S. Flag Retirement Box, where residents can drop off their old and tattered American flags for proper disposal.

The upgrades at War Memorial Park, including the installment of a new merry-go-round there last September, are part of a citywide parks improvement project that impacts six parks throughout Long Beach, improvements City leaders say are needed because of aging and outdated equipment and amenities.

In all, $750,00 was secured by the City of Long Beach and state representative Richard Bennett for park improvements. Funding is being used to add more age-appropriate equipment, to provide better security, and to offer more inclusive amenities in Long Beach parks.

Bathrooms are now located on site at the park, part of an overall park upgrades project being executed by the City. (Photo caredit: Toni Miles)