Long Beach swimming
Short-Sighted Pool Plan Guarantees Lost Money for Long Beach
After years of patching, wrangling, and making do, the City of Long Beach finally has to come to terms with the need to rebuild the aging Belmont Plaza Olympic Pool. Twelve years ago, the City entertained plans to demolish the pool to build a state-of-the-art facility. Then, following the 9/11 attack in New York City, [...]
Belmont Pool Permanently Closed, Declared Structurally Unsafe
The City of Long Beach announced Monday that the Belmont Pool must be permanently shuttered to ensure the safety of the community. On January 10, 2013 the Belmont Pool was temporarily closed due to a draft Structural and Seismic Evaluation that indicated the facility was seismically unsafe in the event of a moderate earthquake. The [...]
Preparation is Key as Rainstorm and High Tides Expected in Southland
A cold rainstorm with fog and wind gusts is forecast to move through Southern California beginning Wednesday morning through Thursday evening. The National Weather Service (NWS) is forecasting high tides with rip currents for local beaches, as well as along the West Coast. The highest tide of the season is expected to reach 7.3 feet [...]
More than 600 Swim to Raise $40,000 for Lung Cancer Research
More than 600 participants and supporters gathered at Marine Stadium in Long Beach for the inaugural open water swim that raised nearly $40,000 for lung cancer research programs at the MemorialCare Todd Cancer Institute (TCI) at Long Beach Memorial. The MemorialCare Todd Cancer Institute is dedicated to the early diagnosis, treatment, research and education of [...]
Health Officials Offer Residents Precautionary Tips For Limiting Exposure to Mosquitoes
City of Long Beach Health Officer, Dr. Mitchell Kushner, is urging residents to protect themselves from mosquitoes during the pending Labor Day weekend and during the ensuing weeks until temperatures begin to drop. While outside celebrating the unofficial end of the summer season with backyard barbecues and trips to campgrounds, parks and beaches, remember that [...]
Belmont Plaza Pool to Re-Open Today
The indoor pool at Belmont Plaza Pool, 4000 Olympic Plaza, will re-open to the public with an open house on Monday, March 26. During the day the public is invited to tour the pool, use the facilities and see the changes during extended hours from 5:30 am – 2 pm and from 4 – 7 [...]
Belmont Plaza Indoor Pool Forced to Close Again for Additional Repairs
The indoor pool at the Belmont Plaza will remain closed for up to four months while necessary repairs are made to issues that have recently been discovered. Swim lessons and water exercise classes typically scheduled at the indoor pool have been cancelled, but visitors to the outdoor pool, which is heated to a comfortable 82 [...]
Long Beach Aquatic Capital of America Foundation Names Swimmer Jessica Hardy Aquatic Athlete of the Year
Swimmer Jessica Hardy was named the 2011 Long Beach Aquatic Athlete of the Year at an awards dinner and fundraiser hosted by the Long Beach Aquatic Capital of America Foundation last Thursday night, Nov. 10th. Hardy was honored for capturing the world title in the 50 meter breaststroke and taking a silver medal in the [...]
Maintenance Complete, Belmont Plaza Pool Re-Opens Today
Belmont Plaza Pool, 4000 East Olympic Plaza, re-opened to the public today, November 14, at 5:30 am after being closed for several weeks for maintenance and repairs. “The Belmont Plaza Pool is going to reopen with a splash, and I invite the community to attend our Open House on Monday and take advantage of the [...]
Long Beach Opera Receives $300,000 Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Grant
Long Beach Opera (LBO) is thrilled to announce the award of a three year grant in the amount of $300,000 from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. The Foundation provides multi-year arts grants on an invitation-only basis to a small number of leading US orchestras, theater, opera, and modern dance companies. The grant will support LBO’s [...]
