Councilman Robert Garcia, the Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine and local skaters will attend a groundbreaking ceremony for the new 14th Street Skate Park, which is between Pine and Pacific Avenues, at 11 a.m Saturday.
The event will include appearances by Assemblywoman Bonnie Lowenthal, D-Long Beach, and former Councilman Mike Donelon, a longtime skate park advocate. There will also be refreshments and music.
In addition, Garcia plans to discuss plans for other open parcels along the greenbelt.
The existing skate park is heavily used and was badly in need of new equipment, skaters and their supporters have said.
Construction is expected to take about three months. The park will be closed until work is complete.
