Important Update-

Riverpark Coalition announces settlement to expand public park space and protect the LA River.

Gains for the Community:

Partnership to advance future development of four acres of green space on the adjacent LA County Flood Control parcel
Design improvements at the site to reduce environmental impacts
Increased green buffer area
A 15-foot-wide public trail easement on the north side of the property, providing safer public access from the Pacific Place street to the LA River, LARIO path, and existing equestrian trails

ALONG WITH OUR PARTNER Los Angeles Waterkeeper, we are proud to announce a comprehensive settlement agreement with the owner of the property at 3701 Pacific Place, regarding the Pacific Place Project, a self-storage and RV parking facility that had been approved by the Long Beach City Council. The agreement resolves our lawsuit under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

THIS COOPERATION is a game-changer for our community. By securing meaningful support, specifically for the County property, we are ensuring that what was once a vacant parcel can finally start to be transformed into the vibrant green space and trail system our neighborhoods deserve!

Project Goals–

- Restore Native Ecology

- Ensure Climate Resilience

- Enhance Visual Character

- Strengthen Trail Access

- Support Safe, Low-Stress Mobility

- Support Stormwater Management

About–

DOMINGUEZ GAP SOUTH END is four acres of LA County owned flood management property located at the southwest end of the Dominguez Gap Wetlands.

This Phase One project will support environmental resilience through native habitat restoration, permeable surfaces, and strategic planting.

The project will enhance the safety and usability of existing trails, slow and filter stormwater runoff, and provide a beautiful, clean green space where pollinators, birds, and frogs can thrive.

How it's done–

PLANT permanent native species to provide resilient habitat for pollinators, birds, and other wildlife.

IMPROVE entrances and fences for a more welcoming park experience.

ENHANCE trail signage to improve visibility and access for equestrians, cyclists, and pedestrians.

PROVIDE safe, intuitive walking, equestrian and biking connections to the LA River Trail, parks, and schools, reducing reliance on high-speed through ways.

Wrigley Heights Green Belt

Our project to restore the LA River corridor.

WE ARE THRILLED TO ANNOUNCE the next step in bringing nature back to Long Beach’s stretch of the LA River — The Wrigley Heights Greenbelt!

THIS MULTIPHASE EFFORT proposes to restore and re-wild 30-acres of public open space along the east bank of the LA River. We have partnered with City Fabrick, an exceptional urban design and planning organization, to help us make this project a reality.

Photo by City Fabrick

Phase One–

THE PROJECT BEGINS by transforming four underutilized acres of county owned land, on the southern end of the Dominguez Gap– restoring the land into native habitat. It also aims to create safer, clearer trail connections for equestrians, cyclists, and pedestrians.

THE FIRST STEP in advancing a resilient, green and equitable river corridor, Phase One sets the framework for a larger thirty-acre vision of connected green space in western Long Beach.

30 Acres of Potential–

Green space opportunities in western Long Beach:

RPC AND CITY FABRICK have identified additional acres of undeveloped public and privately owned land that exist as strong opportunities for community serving green spaces along the LA River Corridor. These properties, along with the Dominguez Gap South End, become the Wrigley Heights Green Belt– 30 acres of continuous open green space!

Photos by City Fabrick

Project Supporters

Local leaders and organizations:

WE ARE GRATEFUL for the support of the following local leaders, community organizations, and many others, as we work to make the Wrigley Heights Green Belt a reality.