Junipero Beach is being proposed as the area for Long Beach\u2019s second dog beach, city officials recently announced. Residents can share their input on the project during an upcoming community meeting next month.<\/p>\n
The virtual community meeting will take place on Wednesday, Feb. 11, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Zoom<\/a>. Hosted by the Department of Public Works \u2013 in collaboration with the Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine, and the Long Beach Fire Department Marine Safety Division \u2013 the meeting will share information and gather feedback on the proposed new off-leash dog area at Junipero Beach.<\/p>\n The Junipero Dog Beach project, officials said, will provide a safe, accessible and managed recreational environment modeled after the city\u2019s popular existing off-leash dog beach further down the coastline in Belmont Shore, Rosie\u2019s Dog Beach.<\/p>\n The proposed off-leash dog zone will be located south of Ocean Boulevard between Molino Avenue and Orizaba Avenue, and encompass approximately four-acres, according to a Tuesday, Jan. 27, press release. The project will incorporate best practices for water quality, sand maintenance and environmental protection.<\/p>\n As part of the project, the city will finalize the boundaries, conduct public outreach to gather community input, and install educational signage to promote responsible pet ownership and protect coastal resources. Project funding is supported through tidelands funds, according to the city\u2019s website.<\/p>\n This area along the downtown shoreline, just east of the newly constructed Junipero Beach Sports Courts, was identified based on its proximity to parking, pedestrian access and compatibility with surrounding recreational uses, officials said.<\/p>\n