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A neighborhood near local businesses
Recreation Park is a neighborhood that’s grown with the city but hasn’t left its roots behind. Here, residents live in older homes surrounded by newer Long Beach businesses. While it is not a historic neighborhood, many original homes built nearly a century ago are still inhabited. Residents also have the luxury of being right next to one of Long Beach’s largest parks, as well as the city’s thriving commercial district.
Recreation Park residents enjoy the mild coastal weather of Southern California.
A stylish modern Spanish home sits on a residential street in Recreation Park.
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Neighborhood is bordered by Recreation Park
The neighborhood gets its name from Recreation Park, which sits in the eastern half of the community. The 210-acre refuge is home to the Billie Jean King Tennis Center and two public golf courses - one that is nine holes and another full 18-hole course. “Valter Paiva Tennis Academy at the park has crazy good tennis classes for all ages,” says Realtor Shannon Paul of Zaia Estates. There’s also a community center that offers arts and wellness classes to all ages. The park also hosts a handful of events, like the Long Beach Good Habits Festival. Not to be left out, there’s also a Recreation Dog Park.
Play a round of golf at the 18-hole Recreation Park Golf Course.
The Recreation Park neighborhood is named after the 200-acre community facility.
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Older homes and newer condos in east Long Beach
“The neighborhood itself is this really nice mix of 1950s homes and Spanish bungalows,” Paul says. The different architectural styles tell a story of the neighborhood’s development. Older Craftsman homes, selling from $700,000 to $900,000, sit side by side with Spanish bungalows, selling from $775,000 to $930,000. “A lot of the homes are older, but they’re really nice,” says Edgar Rangel, resident and Realtor at KW Pacific Estates La Mirada. “It might be a little pricer than some north Long Beach neighborhoods, but it’s not as expensive as some south Long Beach neighborhoods.” As the neighborhood continues to evolve to meet the needs of modern-day buyers, condos selling from $400,000 to $560,000 are becoming more commonplace in the neighborhood.
Spanish bungalows can be found throughout the Recreation Park neighborhood.
Many condos feature pools and community amenities in Recreation Park.
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Long Beach Schools serve the neighborhood
Long Beach offers school choice, but each predesignated neighborhood school here is highly rated. Bryant Elementary School, gets a Niche grade of B-plus. Rogers Middle School is graded A by Niche. Woodrow Wilson High School, also graded A, serves the neighborhood and has the rare distinction of producing 38 Olympic athletes, including nine gold medalists.
Bryant Elementary School in Long Beach provides a positive environment for students.
Woodrow Wilson High School in Long Beach offers students a space to thrive.
Students enjoy the atmosphere at Rogers Middle School in Long Beach.
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Anaheim Street shopping and dining
Outside of the park, there is still plenty to do, especially for those looking to shop or get something to eat. “It’s a convenient area,” says Rangel. “It’s close to a lot of restaurants and businesses.” Anaheim Street, one of Recreation Park's main thoroughfares, is an eclectic mix of businesses, from stores like quirky comic shop Pulp Fiction to chains like Walgreens and Food 4 Less. This commercial artery offers easy access to a wide range of restaurants, from the popular Thai restaurant Chiang Rai to the classic Colombian spot Selva. Residents are close to some nightlife, like at the laid-back tiki bar, The Bamboo Club, and Alex’s Bar, a punk rock music venue and bar. Chain favorites like El Pollo Loco and McDonald’s are also available here.
Sip on your favorite tropical drinks at The Bamboo Club in Recreation Park.
Chiang Rai is a popular restaurant serving delicious Thai street food in Recreation Park.
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Neighborhood sidewalks and the Pacific Coast Highway
Thanks to sidewalks, the neighborhood is easy to get around on foot. There isn’t much public transit beyond a few bus stops, so most residents drive. The Pacific Coast Highway borders the neighborhood to the east, where it runs past the park. Residents can easily hop on the highway to travel anywhere in Long Beach, or head 26 miles north to Los Angeles. St. Mary’s Medical Center is 3 miles to the west.
Recreation Park is a walkable neighborhood with shops and restaurants nearby.
Find convenient public transportation on the Long Beach Transit in Recreation Park.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Recreation Park
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
6
4
Assault with Weapon
5
4
Robbery
5
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
6
4
Larceny
6
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Recreation Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Recreation Park, Long Beach sell after 33 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Recreation Park, Long Beach over the last 12 months is $545,000, down 9% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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