PICNIC IN ROSE PARK

If you would like to donate to this event, volunteer or have questions, email info@rpna.org or DM us on Instagram @RoseParkLB.

Parks, Recreation & Marine Programs

Mobile Recess Program

The free Mobile Recess Program will bring trucks loaded with supplies and equipment to designated neighborhood streets and provide free recreational activities for youth ages 5 through 14 (Grades K-8).

Those interested in participating may register in person at any of the participating Mobile Recess locations, Space is limited and all sign-ups are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Tuesday & Thursday at Rose Park, Orizaba Avenue and 8th Street, 10 a.m. – noon

More information about the mobile recess programs can be found HERE or https://longbeach.gov/park/recreation-programs/youth-programs/mobile-recess/

Fourth Fridays on 4th Street

Summer 2023 on 4th Street

Summer Food Program

The City of Long Beach, Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine offer the Free Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). Since 1979, the City of Long Beach has served over 2 million meals to children and teens between the ages of 1-18. The program was established to ensure that during summer school vacation, children would be able to receive the same well-balanced meals that they receive during the school year. The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) for Children is funded through the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and administered by the California Department of Education (CDE).

Ages: 1 to 18 years old (Infant Meals Will Not Be Served)
Dates: Tuesday, June 20 – Friday, August 25, 2023

More information about the meal service sites HERE or https://www.longbeach.gov/park/recreation-programs/programs-and-classes/teen-centers/usda-summer-food-program/

Native Milkweed Giveaway

ICE CREAM SOCIAL IN ROSE PARK NEIGHBORHOOD

Rose Park Residents Cody & Linzy Lusby are hosting neighbors on Saturday, June 24th from 1 to 3PM for an Ice Cream Social at 2913 E. 6th Street in the Rose Alley. Bring something sweet to share!

If you are interested in hosting your neighbors for an upcoming event, We Love LB and Rose Park Neighborhood will help you make it happen. Visit https://welovelb.org/events/ or reach out to us at info@rpna.org or on Instagram @RoseParkLB.

SAVE THE DATE FOR THE ANNUAL PICNIC IN ROSE PARK

It’s the annual Picnic in Rose Park! Kids and adults will take part in the famous watermelon eating contest provided by Safe Refuge, cool off with the water balloon toss and race to the finish line with the sack race. This FREE event will also feature FREE hot dogs and music from George DJ Matrix, and we encourage attendees to bring their own picnic and chair. If you would like to donate to this event, volunteer or have questions, email info@rpna.org or DM us on Instagram @RoseParkLB.

RAINBOW MURAL AT BURBANK ELEMENTARY

ArtWorksLBC Director Dawn Mendelson and volunteers were out at Burbank Elementary School for three consecutive Thursdays in May helping students and staff create an 18 foot rainbow mural that will be displayed on the north side of the school campus.

The mural is being finished by community members in Rose Park and the last opportunity to help with the project is Thursday, June 29th from 3PM to 5PM at Rose Park. Come on out to see the beautiful work of Burbank Elementary students and our community.

Pictured: Artist Alex Gonzales

Alex Gonzales also joined ArtWorksLBC for a visit and created an art piece of his own on Thursday, June 22 in Rose Park.

All posts by Danielle Potter Dague

The historic Rose Park neighborhood is located in the City of Long Beach, California