Long Beach Park Board May 26, 2026

The Long Beach Park Board held a meeting on May 26, 2026, where they discussed various community and park-related updates, including summer camp preparations, gardening projects, and upcoming events like Art in the Park. Significant procurement-related discussions included the need for sand removal at certain beach stops, with quotes around $5,000 for equipment rental to clear sand from boardwalks to prevent wood damage. The board agreed to seek multiple bids before approving expenditures for this work. Another key topic was the proposal to create a new zoning district specifically for parks to simplify permitting and protect park land from residential development. This motion was unanimously approved to proceed with the zoning change process. Additionally, the board discussed maintenance projects such as asphalt sealing and repainting at Melrose Park and repairs to boardwalk steps. No contract awards or vendor selections were finalized during the meeting, but action items included obtaining quotes for sand removal and drafting a zoning ordinance change.