Part of Whaley Park to be paved over

This is one of the trees that will be cut down

The City of Long Beach is preparing to remove 11 trees, a tot lot, a grass area and a basketball half-court at Whaley Park to put in more parking.

A new tot lot will be built in another part of the park. The basketball half-court area, popular with small children, will not be replaced.

Work may begin as early as Monday, May 16. Fencing has been placed around the work area, and a large digging machine is in the parking lot.

Fifty-one parking spaces will be added.

This area, with a basketball hoop and a wall for tennis practice, is popular with small children. It will be permanently removed.

This tot lot will be removed

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