Westside Promise (WSP) is a 10-year community investment plan for West Long Beach, an area that has been historically under resourced. In the coming years, the Community Development Department will be coordinating programs in the area and identifying grants and other partnerships to help bolster investment in the westside.
The current WSP focus is on areas that revolve around housing supply, climate resiliency, capital improvements and economic development. In the coming years, the Community Development Department will be coordinating programs in the area and identifying grants and external partnerships to help bolster investment in the westside.
Community Development
About The Program
The WSP presents the City's accomplishments and positive impact on West Long Beach, highlighting key milestones, community initiatives, and ongoing commitment to improvement.
| View the West Long Beach booklet "The Westside Promise: A Decade of Transformation for West Long Beach" to learn more about our vision for the future and current progress on the Westside. |
| View the Westside Promise Infographic to learn more about our progress and impact from 2023 to 2024 during the first phase of the WSP. |
| View the West Long Beach Asset Map to learn more about the libraries, parks, housing and other assets in this important part of our City. |
| View the Westside Promise Promotional Video to hear testimonials from West Long Beach residents, Mayor Rex Richardson and Vice Mayor Roberto Uranga on the importance of this initiative. |
Collaborative Westside Promise Events
Summer Food Service Program (SFSP)
The City of Long Beach Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine is proud to bring back the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) for 2025! From June 16 through August 22, children and teens ages 1–18 can enjoy free nutritious meals at participating parks and community locations across Long Beach.
Program Schedule:
- Monday through Friday (except City holidays)
- Times vary by location, typically between 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Westside Locations:
- Bret Harte Library – 1595 W. Willow St.
- Silverado Park – 1545 W. 31st St.
- Admiral Kidd Park – 2125 Santa Fe Ave.
Long Beach Tree Planting Program
The Long Beach Office of Climate Action and Sustainability offers a program for residents to add more greenery to their neighborhood. Through the Parkway Tree Planting Program, residents can apply to receive a free tree for their parkway at longbeach.gov/treeplanting.
How to Sign Up:
- Choose a tree from the list of available trees.
- Complete the tree planting permit and tree maintenance agreement forms.
- Submit your forms by email to [email protected] OR mail them to:
- City of Long Beach, Office of Sustainability: 411 W. Ocean Blvd., 6th floor, Long Beach, CA 90802
Westside Long Beach Economic and Market Study
The West Long Beach Market and Economic Study was developed in response to Long Beach City Council direction to attract investment and neighborhood-serving uses through economic research and community outreach. The study aims to support thoughtful development and revitalization efforts in West Long Beach and was first presented to the public on Wednesday, March 12, 2025.
Office of Civic Innovation’s Quarterly Community Meetings
- When & Where: More info coming soon!
- Long Beach Community College Registration Workshop – June 12, 2025
- Long Beach Public Library Filipino American Cultural Heritage Collection – May 31, 2025
- ClimateLB Youth Climate Action Fund Microgrant Program – March 17, 2025
- Brooms Across West Long Beach – Jan. 25, 2025
- City of Long Beach Advancing Peace Steering Committee Youth Application – Dec. 20, 2024
- Long Beach Parks, Recreation & Marine's Who-Ville Winter Village – Dec. 14, 2024
- Westside Promise Day of Activation – Nov. 16, 2024
- West Long Beach Neighborhood Clean Up – Nov. 2, 2024
- West Long Beach Fair Housing Workshop – Oct. 29, 2024
- LB Church Collective Love Our City – West LB Neighborhood Clean Up – Oct. 12, 2024
- Fiesta in the Park – Sept. 28, 2024
- LBUSD-Inaugural Latino Heritage Celebration – Sept. 28, 2024
Neighborhood Leadership Program Summer Workshops
- Nonprofits and Fiscal Agents – Sept. 14, 2024
- Basics on the City’s Planning Process – August 17, 2024
- Financial Skills Training – July 13, 2024
- Digital Inclusion Workshop – June 8, 2024
Other West Long Beach Events
Be S.A.F.E. Program (Summer Activities in a Friendly Environment) supports neighborhoods by extending free supervision hours at designated parks during the evening and employing neighborhood youth. The program offers arts and crafts, outdoor games, sports, science activities, computer labs and more.
The Japanese Summer Festival
Join the Long Beach Japanese Cultural Center as they celebrate their 75th anniversary with a celebration featuring food, demonstrations, ondo and family-friendly fun!
Movies at the Park
- Admiral Kidd Park (2125 Santa Fe Ave.)
- Bixby Park (130 Cherry Ave.)
- Drake Park (951 Maine Ave.)
- Houghton Park (6301 Myrtle Ave.)
- Martin Luther King Jr. Park (1950 Lemon Ave.)
- Orizaba Park (1435 Orizaba Ave.)
- Pan American Park (5157 E. Centralia St.)
- Ramona Park (3301 E. 65th St.)
- Scherer Park (4600 Long Beach Blvd.)
- Seaside Park (14th St. at Chestnut Ave.)
- Silverado Park (1545 W. 31st St.)
Free Be S.A.F.E. Sponsored by the Port of Long Beach
All Movies begin at dusk. Come early for the kids to enjoy a jumper and fun activities.
| Thursday, June 26 | Kung Fu Panda 4 | Silverado Park |
| Tuesday, July 1 | Wonka | Ramona Park |
| Thursday, July 3 | Despicable Me 4 | M.L. King Jr. Park |
| Thursday, July 10 | Transformers One | Houghton Park |
| Thursday, July 17 | DC League of Super Pets | Orizaba Park |
| Thursday, July 24 | Harold and the Purple Crayon | Seaside Park |
| Thursay July 31 | Vivo | Drake Park |
| Thursday, Aug. 7 | Space Jam: A New Legacy | Pan American Park |
| Thursday, Aug. 14 | Barbie | Scherer Park |
| Tuesday, Aug. 19 | IF | Admiral Kidd Park |
| Thursday, Aug. 21 | Minecraft | Bixby Park |
The Japanese Summer Festival
Join the Long Beach Japanese Cultural Center as they celebrate their 75th anniversary with a celebration featuring food, demonstrations, ondo and family-friendly fun!
- When: Saturday, June 28, 2025, from 3 – 9:30 p.m.
- Where: Long Beach Community College (1766 Seabright Ave.)
Movies at the Park
- When: Various Dates
- Where: Various Locations
- Time: Movies begin at 6 p.m.
- Westside showings include:
- Moana playing on July 9 - Admiral Kidd Park (2125 Santa Fe Ave.)
- Wicked playing on August 13 - Silverado Park (1545 W. 31st St.
Food Finders Community Marketplace
- When: Fourth Saturday of the Month from 9 – 11 a.m.
- Where: Admiral Kidd Park (2125 Santa Fe Ave.)
Data Dashboard
Contact
Subscribe to receive updates and information on upcoming events at longbeach.gov/linklb.
- Login or create a LinkLB account.
- Under "Select Notifications" scroll down to "Community Development"
- Click "Westside Promise (WSP)"
For more information, please email [email protected].
IN COLLABORATION WITH THE OFFICE OF CIVIC INNOVATION
The Technology & Innovation Department's Office of Civic Innovation (OCI) will oversee implementation of the Love Your Block grant and management of external partnerships. OCI's role in the Westside Promise includes establishing community co-creation teams, conducting data-driven analyses, and facilitating grassroots solutions.
