Recreation Park, Long Beach, CA
Recreation Park at a Glance
Recreation Park is ranked #22 of 42 neighborhoods in Long Beach with an overall score of 3.3/5. Its standout factors are nearby merchants (4.8/5) and public spaces (4.3/5). It ranks 18th of 42 in Long Beach for schools. The trade-offs are safety (3.0/5) and schools (3.4/5).
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The Recreation Park neighborhood wraps around its namesake, the 210-acre Recreation Park that is one of the great green spaces on the east side of Long Beach. The park is the headline: two golf courses, the Billie Jean King Tennis Center, a lawn-bowling green, a dog park, and Blair Field, the classic ballpark that hosts college and minor-league baseball. The residential streets around it are leafy and established, with a mix of older bungalows and traditional homes near the park's edges. The location is excellent, a short drive from Belmont Shore, Fourth Street, and the beach, with Seventh Street carrying everyday errands. This is a green, settled, mostly residential neighborhood where the park does the heavy lifting for recreation and curb appeal alike. For buyers who prioritize parks, golf, and tennis essentially out the front door, few neighborhoods in the city can match the setup.
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Recreation Park Amenities
Near good merchants4.8
Public Spaces4.3
Curb Appeal3.6
Overall Amenities score: 4.2
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Schools Serving Recreation Park
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bryant Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Fremont Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Lowell Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Willard Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Jefferson Leadership Academies | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Rogers Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Wilson High | High | 9-12 |
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Houseberry School Score Data
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Is Recreation Park a good place to live?
Recreation Park ranks 22nd of 42 neighborhoods in Long Beach with an overall Houseberry score of 3.3 out of 5. Its strongest factors are nearby merchants (4.8/5) and public spaces (4.3/5). The trade-offs are safety (3.0/5) and schools (3.4/5).
Is Recreation Park safe?
Recreation Park, Long Beach scores 3.0 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 30th of 42 neighborhoods in Long Beach.
Which schools serve Recreation Park?
Schools serving Recreation Park, Long Beach include Bryant Elementary (2.5/5), Fremont Elementary (4.2/5), Lowell Elementary (4.4/5), Willard Elementary (2.3/5) and Jefferson Leadership Academies (3.2/5). 2 more schools are listed in the Schools section on this page.
What is the weather like in Recreation Park?
Recreation Park, Long Beach receives 80% of its possible sunshine, 28th of 98 in Long Beach. Summer days run 63° to 77°F and winter days 47° to 66°F, August is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 12 inches a year.
Is Recreation Park walkable to shops and restaurants?
Recreation Park, Long Beach scores 4.8 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 4.3 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 4.2 out of 5, 7th of 42 in Long Beach.
What is Recreation Park known for?
Recreation Park, Long Beach is associated with Recreation Park, Blair Field and Golf and Tennis. Its highest-scoring factors are nearby merchants (4.8/5) and public spaces (4.3/5).
How does Recreation Park compare to other Long Beach neighborhoods?
Recreation Park ranks 22nd of 42 neighborhoods in Long Beach. It ranks 18th of 42 in Long Beach for schools (3.4/5) and scores lowest on safety (3.0/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Long Beach are Bixby Hill and Plaza.
What are the downsides of living in Recreation Park?
Recreation Park, Long Beach scores lowest on safety (3.0/5) and schools (3.4/5).
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