Recreation Park

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Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Recreation Park is a popular destination in the state of California for outdoor activities and relaxation.


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Summary

Located in Long Beach, this park offers a wide range of recreational opportunities for visitors of all ages.

Some of the best reasons to visit Recreation Park include its many amenities, which include playgrounds, baseball fields, basketball courts, soccer fields, tennis courts, and picnic areas. There is also a nine-hole golf course and a large lake where visitors can rent paddleboats.

Points of interest within the park include the Rosie the Riveter Park and Interpretive Center, which celebrates the contributions of women to the war effort during World War II. Visitors can also see the Long Beach Museum of Art, which is located within the park and features a collection of modern and contemporary art.

Interesting facts about Recreation Park include that it was originally built in 1913 and has undergone several renovations since then. It has also been used for a variety of events over the years, including concerts, festivals, and sporting events.

The best time of year to visit Recreation Park is during the spring and summer months when the weather is mild and the park is in full bloom. However, the park is open year-round and offers plenty of activities for visitors to enjoy throughout the year.

       

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Park & Land Designation Reference

National Park
Large protected natural areas managed by the federal government to preserve significant landscapes, ecosystems, and cultural resources; recreation is allowed but conservation is the priority.
State Park
Public natural or recreational areas managed by a state government, typically smaller than national parks and focused on regional natural features, recreation, and education.
Local Park
Community-level parks managed by cities or counties, emphasizing recreation, playgrounds, sports, and green space close to populated areas.
Wilderness Area
The highest level of land protection in the U.S.; designated areas where nature is left essentially untouched, with no roads, structures, or motorized access permitted.
National Recreation Area
Areas set aside primarily for outdoor recreation (boating, hiking, fishing), often around reservoirs, rivers, or scenic landscapes; may allow more development.
National Conservation Area (BLM)
BLM-managed areas with special ecological, cultural, or scientific value; more protection than typical BLM land but less strict than Wilderness Areas.
State Forest
State-managed forests focused on habitat, watershed, recreation, and sustainable timber harvest.
National Forest
Federally managed lands focused on multiple use—recreation, wildlife habitat, watershed protection, and resource extraction (like timber)—unlike the stricter protections of national parks.
Wilderness
A protected area set aside to conserve specific resources—such as wildlife, habitats, or scientific features—with regulations varying widely depending on the managing agency and purpose.
Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Land
Vast federal lands managed for mixed use—recreation, grazing, mining, conservation—with fewer restrictions than national parks or forests.
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