In-person recreation classes with Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine are back this spring, offering children and adults a chance to get outside, learn something new, or socialize at parks all across the city.

Classes will be offered for ages preschool to 50 years and older, with over 300 courses in sports, art, education, cooking, dance, music and special interests to choose from. Adults sports leagues and aquatics will also be relaunching this spring.

Child plays with clay at a pottery wheel. Photo courtesy Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine.

In addition to classes, there are numerous volunteer opportunities, including park and nature center clean-ups.

Click here to see the complete list of programming.

Registration for all classes opened Feb. 7; classes begin in March and run until May 2022. Click here for more information and to register.

Scholarships of $150 are available until June 30 for low-income and foster youth ages 5 to 17 to help pay for recreation classes. To qualify parents must certify that their children are eligible for free or reduced price lunches at a Long Beach Unified school. Click here for more information and to apply.