Summary
Seven community groups asked the city to waive park permit fees for events like food distributions, an Earth Day celebration, and spring egg hunts. The largest request, about $14,000, came from Community Action Partnership of Orange County for monthly food distributions at three parks.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Aug 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
Waived fees total several thousand dollars across the seven requests, with the largest single request around $14,000.
Local community groups and the residents who attend their events at Long Beach parks.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Parks and Recreation Commission - Aug 20, 2026
The commission waived about $2,282 in rental and permit fees so three groups — a seniors organization, a tennis association, and a parks foundation — can hold free community events at city facilities.
Parks and Recreation Commission Governance Committee - Mar 12, 2026
Seven community groups asked the city to waive park permit fees for events like food distributions, an Earth Day celebration, and spring egg hunts. The largest request, about $14,000, came from Community Action Partnership of Orange County for monthly food distributions at three parks.
Parks and Recreation Commission - Jan 15, 2026
Eight nonprofits and community groups got $134,899 in park facility fees waived, keeping youth sports, senior meetings, bike races, and neighborhood gatherings affordable.
Parks and Recreation Commission Governance Committee - Jan 8, 2026
The city waives rental and permit fees for nonprofits and community groups using parks facilities — $134,899 this month alone, including $78,606 for YMCA youth programs. A new state championship bike race at El Dorado Park could bring 700 visitors and gate revenue.
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