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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.
Spanish colonial style architecture is common in the Recreation Park neighborhood.
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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.
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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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Parks in this Area
Marina Vista Park
Baseball/Softball
Lake
Picnic Area
Los Altos Plaza Park
Playground
Recreation Park
Baseball/Softball
Dog Park
Golf
Colorado Lagoon
Picnic Area
Playground
Alamitos Heights Park
Events
Multi-Purpose Field
Will Rogers Mini Park
Picnic Area
Multi-Purpose Field
Transit
Airport
Long Beach (Daugherty Field)
9 min drive
Bus
Anaheim & Mira Mar SE
Bus
Colorado & Appian Way NE
Bus
7th & Euclid NE
Bus
7th & Federation SW
Bus
Redondo & 10th St NE
Bus
Anaheim & Pch NW
Bus
Anaheim & Quincy SW
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Recreation Park
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
5
4
Robbery
6
4
Burglary
6
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
7
4
Larceny
6
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Recreation Park, Long Beach sell after 35 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Recreation Park, Long Beach over the last 12 months is $732,176, up 2% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Discover a hidden gem in Long Beach's Eastside submarket with this exceptional 1980s building. Situated in a highly sought-after, low-vacancy area without Rent Control. Recent improvements include remodeled units in 2021 and an upgraded 15-space parking garage. The building comprises 10 spacious two-bedroom, condo-style apartments, each featuring bright and airy interiors. Upper units offer
Welcome to the Mystic Cove community in the up and coming Zaferia neighborhood of Long Beach. This complex is FHA approved! This 2 bedroom 2 bathroom unit is well maintained, bright and spacious. The kitchen has been recently updated with stone countertops and a new backsplash, has stainless steel appliances and a large island for extra seating. Both the kitchen and dining knook are open to the
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FULLY FURNISHED CONDOMINIUM FOR RENTLuxury corner unit condominium close to the beach in a quiet residential area with plenty of parks nearby. This fully furnished condominium has just been completely painted and remodeled. The upgraded spacious living room is bright with beautiful and unobstructed view of the surrounding areas. The living room includes a comfortable couch, two
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
6,555
Median Age
36
Population Density
13 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
10.4%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$75,740
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$87,419
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
87.7%
College Graduates
40.2%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
13%
% Population in Labor Force
76.2%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
12''
Average Winter Low Temperature
46°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
79/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
73/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
48/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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