The next California Gardens tour is scheduled for Saturday, November 19th, 10:00AM-12:00PM. Due to the upcoming holidays, this will be the last opportunity to visit the property this year. The tour is led by volunteers and will focus on the history, wildlife, plants, and new developments of this exciting property. If you are interested in leading an upcoming tour, please email Grace Lorentzen at gracelorentzen@netscape.net.
This month's tour will be led by:
-Gloria Lorentzen, 7th District Resident
Meeting location and parking available at 2745 Orange Ave., just south of 28th St (between Spring St. and Willow St.).
"The need for recreation opportunities and open space continues to grow in northern, central, and western portions of Long Beach," says Councilmember Johnson. "California Gardens is an opportunity to develop 40 acres of City-owned land into a natural oasis the whole region can enjoy. The proposed park at California Gardens is located at the highest accessible point in Long Beach, offering a 270-degree view of the Pacific Ocean to Palos Verdes to the mountains and Downtown Lost Angeles. After more than 100 years of City ownership, the time has come to start opening this property to the public to enjoy this natural open space in the middle of our city."
The monthly tours are free and open to the public.
*Starting January 2012, the monthly tours will resume on the 3rd Saturday of the month.*
Contact the 7th District office if you have any questions:
(562) 570-7777
district7@longbeach.gov
www.facebook.com/CAGardens.
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Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Monday, October 10, 2011
The next California Gardens tour is scheduled for Saturday, October 15th, 10am-12pm
The next California Gardens tour is scheduled for Saturday, October 15th, 10am-12pm. The tour will be the kick-off to monthly California Gardens Tours to be held every 3rd Saturday of the Month. These tours will be led by volunteers, and each tour will focus on a different aspect of the property (history, wildlife, plants, developments, etc). If you are interested in leading an upcoming tour, please email Grace Lorentzen at gracelorentzen@netscape.net.
This month's tour will be led by:
-Grace Lorentzen, 7th District Resident
-Mary Parsell, El Dorado Audubon Society
Plenty of parking and meeting location will be in the lot along Orange Ave., just south of 28th St (between Spring St. and Willow St.).
"The need for recreation opportunities and open space continues to grow in northern, central, and western portions of Long Beach," said Councilmember Johnson. "California Gardens is an opportunity to develop 40 acres of City-owned land into a natural oasis the whole region can enjoy. The proposed park at California Gardens is located at the highest accessible point in Long Beach, offering a 270-degree view of the Pacific Ocean to Palos Verdes to the mountains and Downtown Lost Angeles. After more than 100 years of City ownership, the time has come to start opening this property to the public to enjoy this natural open space in the middle of our city."
The monthly tours are open to the public and are are free of charge. Contact the 7th District office if you have any questions: (562) 570-7777 or district7@longbeach.gov.
Link to the Facebook event page:
https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=269686493063430
Please feel free to forward this email to family, colleagues, and friends.
Ed Aramburo
Office Manager/Scheduler
City Council 7th District
Councilmember James Johnson
Phone: (562)570-7777 Fax: (562)570-6954
Website I Facebook
This month's tour will be led by:
-Grace Lorentzen, 7th District Resident
-Mary Parsell, El Dorado Audubon Society
Plenty of parking and meeting location will be in the lot along Orange Ave., just south of 28th St (between Spring St. and Willow St.).
"The need for recreation opportunities and open space continues to grow in northern, central, and western portions of Long Beach," said Councilmember Johnson. "California Gardens is an opportunity to develop 40 acres of City-owned land into a natural oasis the whole region can enjoy. The proposed park at California Gardens is located at the highest accessible point in Long Beach, offering a 270-degree view of the Pacific Ocean to Palos Verdes to the mountains and Downtown Lost Angeles. After more than 100 years of City ownership, the time has come to start opening this property to the public to enjoy this natural open space in the middle of our city."
The monthly tours are open to the public and are are free of charge. Contact the 7th District office if you have any questions: (562) 570-7777 or district7@longbeach.gov.
Link to the Facebook event page:
https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=269686493063430
Please feel free to forward this email to family, colleagues, and friends.
Ed Aramburo
Office Manager/Scheduler
City Council 7th District
Councilmember James Johnson
Phone: (562)570-7777 Fax: (562)570-6954
Website I Facebook
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
California Gardens
For those of you that are wondering. Yes, this is the same location as Farm Lot 59. The farm is just one small piece of the entire grounds. When I started pitching the farm concept there were no plans for restoration or to open up this area. Now that we have shed light on the property and brought fresh eyes to to area there are plans for restoration. I am proud to be part of this project and cannot wait until we are on site full time growing produce, flowers, fruit and harvesting eggs for our neighbors. Thank you all for standing by. Soon my friends, soon.
Major Park Projects Move Forward in Long Beach
Mayor Bob Foster, Councilman Dee Andrews, Councilman James Johnson and the City of Long Beach today announced a creative partnership that will propel forward two major park projects that will enhance recreational activities in dense neighborhoods that lack park space. The 19-acre Chittick Field site near Pacific Coast Highway and Walnut Avenue will be revitalized with the construction of a new sports park with soccer fields, a football field and an all-weather track.
In addition, a parking lot, trail head, trail and overlook will be the first phase of parkspace built on the California Garden site, on Orange Avenue between Spring and Willow streets.
“This is a major win-win for the City of Long Beach,” Mayor Bob Foster said. “These two park projects will not only increase recreational opportunities that are needed in Central Long Beach, but will appeal to all environmentalists and sports enthusiasts no matter where you live in Long Beach."
The City has already secured grant funding through the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District for a sports park that had been planned for California Gardens, but the site’s hilly terrain and other factors made the project cost-prohibitive.
On Tuesday, August 9, the City Council approved transferring the grant monies that will fund the construction of a sports park at Chittick Field.
For California Gardens, the City has identified funding to construct the first phase of parkspace. Once that funding is secured, this 3-acre project will signal the long-awaited first phase of open space at the 48-acre site.
“Sixty years ago, the City of Long Beach began building baseball fields, and then soccer fields, right here on this very spot. Despite falling into disrepair over the years, Chittick Field remains one of the most used parks in Long Beach,” said Councilmember Dee Andrews, who represents the 6th District. “Now, major improvements are on the way, and these 19 acres are going to be restored to their former glory, complete with modern facilities. Soon these fields will be full of children and adults playing sports, becoming more active, healthier, and enjoying life more. “
The Chittick Field neighborhood has only 2.45 acres of parkspace per 1,000 residents, and the California Gardens neighborhood has only 0.18 acres of parkspace per 1,000 residents. The citywide goal is 8 acres per 1,000 residents.
“The need for recreation opportunities and open space continues to grow in the northern, central, and western portions of Long Beach," said Councilmember James Johnson, who represents the 7th District. “California Gardens is an opportunity to develop over 40 acres of City-owned land into a natural oasis the whole region can enjoy. The proposed park at California Gardens is located at the highest accessible point in Long Beach, offering a 270-degree view of the Pacific Ocean to Palos Verdes to the mountains and Downtown Los Angeles. After more than 100 years of City ownership, the time has come to start opening this property to the public to enjoy this natural open space in the middle of our city."
Major Park Projects Move Forward in Long Beach
Mayor Bob Foster, Councilman Dee Andrews, Councilman James Johnson and the City of Long Beach today announced a creative partnership that will propel forward two major park projects that will enhance recreational activities in dense neighborhoods that lack park space. The 19-acre Chittick Field site near Pacific Coast Highway and Walnut Avenue will be revitalized with the construction of a new sports park with soccer fields, a football field and an all-weather track.
In addition, a parking lot, trail head, trail and overlook will be the first phase of parkspace built on the California Garden site, on Orange Avenue between Spring and Willow streets.
“This is a major win-win for the City of Long Beach,” Mayor Bob Foster said. “These two park projects will not only increase recreational opportunities that are needed in Central Long Beach, but will appeal to all environmentalists and sports enthusiasts no matter where you live in Long Beach."
The City has already secured grant funding through the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District for a sports park that had been planned for California Gardens, but the site’s hilly terrain and other factors made the project cost-prohibitive.
On Tuesday, August 9, the City Council approved transferring the grant monies that will fund the construction of a sports park at Chittick Field.
For California Gardens, the City has identified funding to construct the first phase of parkspace. Once that funding is secured, this 3-acre project will signal the long-awaited first phase of open space at the 48-acre site.
“Sixty years ago, the City of Long Beach began building baseball fields, and then soccer fields, right here on this very spot. Despite falling into disrepair over the years, Chittick Field remains one of the most used parks in Long Beach,” said Councilmember Dee Andrews, who represents the 6th District. “Now, major improvements are on the way, and these 19 acres are going to be restored to their former glory, complete with modern facilities. Soon these fields will be full of children and adults playing sports, becoming more active, healthier, and enjoying life more. “
The Chittick Field neighborhood has only 2.45 acres of parkspace per 1,000 residents, and the California Gardens neighborhood has only 0.18 acres of parkspace per 1,000 residents. The citywide goal is 8 acres per 1,000 residents.
“The need for recreation opportunities and open space continues to grow in the northern, central, and western portions of Long Beach," said Councilmember James Johnson, who represents the 7th District. “California Gardens is an opportunity to develop over 40 acres of City-owned land into a natural oasis the whole region can enjoy. The proposed park at California Gardens is located at the highest accessible point in Long Beach, offering a 270-degree view of the Pacific Ocean to Palos Verdes to the mountains and Downtown Los Angeles. After more than 100 years of City ownership, the time has come to start opening this property to the public to enjoy this natural open space in the middle of our city."
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Farm and garden tour
Thank you James Johnson, 7th District City Councilman for your support for our small farm as well as the restoration of the entire parcel. If you have not toured the gardens this is a perfect opportunity to do so. If you can't make it don't worry, we will be having an open house for the farm real soon.
If Long Beach has a final frontier, it could be here. A 56 acre undeveloped property surrounded by the City of Signal Hill, but mostly owned by the City of Long Beach, Willow Spring Gulch (aka California Gardens) is a little known nexus of many things: geology, history, water, wildlife, oil and moving forward, opportunity.
Join Councilmember James Johnson as he leads a tour to explore and learn about the rich history of this incredible property, and share ideas on developing the Willow and Spring Gulch into the 3rd largest park in the City of Long Beach. Make sure to wear comfortable shoes and clothing!
Entrance is located at 27th St. and California Ave. Willow Spring Gulch is located behind Sunnyside Cemetery. Plenty of parking available on 27th St.
To RSVP, please call (562) 570-7777 or e-mail us at district7@longbeach.gov.
If Long Beach has a final frontier, it could be here. A 56 acre undeveloped property surrounded by the City of Signal Hill, but mostly owned by the City of Long Beach, Willow Spring Gulch (aka California Gardens) is a little known nexus of many things: geology, history, water, wildlife, oil and moving forward, opportunity.
Join Councilmember James Johnson as he leads a tour to explore and learn about the rich history of this incredible property, and share ideas on developing the Willow and Spring Gulch into the 3rd largest park in the City of Long Beach. Make sure to wear comfortable shoes and clothing!
Entrance is located at 27th St. and California Ave. Willow Spring Gulch is located behind Sunnyside Cemetery. Plenty of parking available on 27th St.
To RSVP, please call (562) 570-7777 or e-mail us at district7@longbeach.gov.
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