Graphic courtesy of City of Long Beach. File photo by Ariana Gastelum.
A grand opening ceremony for the completed reconstruction project of Jackson Park Playground will be open to the public on Friday, April 6th.
The project included a $150,000 upgrade of the previous playground which is the first of five Measure A-funded playground upgrades throughout the city.
This #MeasureAMonday we reminisce to 1️⃣ yr ago when we kicked off the very first #MeasureA renovation project at Jackson Park. Now we have improved streets, sidewalks, & will celebrate 🎉 the grand opening of a new playground this Fri. @ 10am, 1432 Jackson Street! Join us! pic.twitter.com/oKd6sikLTK
— City of Long Beach (@LongBeachCity) April 3, 2018
The construction project demolished the previous playground, play surface and walkway, replacing it with a new playground structure with shade, rubber safety surfacing, a new concrete walkway, swings and benches.
Additional improvements to the surrounding concrete area and rubber surfacing were made to meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements.
Measure A Infrastructure Improvements Officially Begin on Jackson Street
According to officials, the playground equipment offers a variety of play experiences helpful in childhood cognitive development and healthy outdoor activity.
The event will begin at 10:00AM and is located at 1432 Jackson Street.