Surrounding Community
Marina Vista Park encompasses 4 surrounding local residential communities. Located centrally to all 4 of these neighborhoods, the park is home to the zip code of 90803 and 90814. My neighborhood park being smaller in size, without freeway access, and a very limited parking lot, I confined my “surrounding community” to neighborhoods with very close immediate proximity. This meaning that majority of my park users walk, jog, run, or ride their bicycles to the park for its use. People that use the small parking lot either have a large family, and/or are in need of hauling items to the park that cannot be carried. Living less than 1.5 miles to the park, I have never personally driven to the park. Parking being limited and a much more practical outlet to walk to the park, I and many of my surrounding community engage in physical activity to utilize the park amenities. My rational for why I am chose the limits I chose, include the 4 surrounding communities of Belmont Heights, Belmont Park, Alamitos Heights, and an area formally known as "SEADIP" which includes all of the gated communities on the park side of the park in Spinnaker Cove. All are in walking distance to the park's vicinity in under a 2 mile circle radius. This is one of the very key reasons I chose the limits of my park to be enclosed by 4 neighborhoods. Since majority of the park's users are physically active and do not use a motor vehicle to visit the park, the most users that utilize the park's amenities reside in these 4 surrounding neighborhoods. Each of these 4 neighborhoods is based on each 4 corners of the park, which makes the park conveniently located between each neighborhood at almost an equal distance.
An overall general demographic consensus for the two zip codes encompassing the 4 neighborhoods surrounding the park include:
According to Neighborhoodlink.com, 90803 is a densely populated, upscale urban zip code in Long Beach, California. The population is primarily white, older, and mostly single. At $737,300 the average home value here is a bit higher than average for the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Santa Ana metro area, so this probably isn't the place to look for housing bargains.
The median age here is 43. There are 15,609 men and 16,422 women. The median age for men is 43 while for women the median age is 43.
http://www.neighborhoodlink.com/zip/90803
According to Neighborhoodlink.com, 90814 is a densely populated, upscale urban zip code in Long Beach, California. The population is racially diverse, and mostly single. At $648,500 the average home value here is a bit higher than average for the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Santa Ana metro area, so this probably isn't the place to look for housing bargains.
The median age here is 37. There are 9,356 men and 9,775 women. The median age for men is 37 while for women the median age is 37.
http://www.neighborhoodlink.com/zip/90814
I have included charts and graphs researched online that break down each of the 4 surrounding community areas to provide thorough information. Each of the following graphs researched can be found for additional description at Realtor.com/local/Belmont-Heights_Long-Beach_CA/lifestyle
An overall general demographic consensus for the two zip codes encompassing the 4 neighborhoods surrounding the park include:
According to Neighborhoodlink.com, 90803 is a densely populated, upscale urban zip code in Long Beach, California. The population is primarily white, older, and mostly single. At $737,300 the average home value here is a bit higher than average for the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Santa Ana metro area, so this probably isn't the place to look for housing bargains.
The median age here is 43. There are 15,609 men and 16,422 women. The median age for men is 43 while for women the median age is 43.
http://www.neighborhoodlink.com/zip/90803
According to Neighborhoodlink.com, 90814 is a densely populated, upscale urban zip code in Long Beach, California. The population is racially diverse, and mostly single. At $648,500 the average home value here is a bit higher than average for the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Santa Ana metro area, so this probably isn't the place to look for housing bargains.
The median age here is 37. There are 9,356 men and 9,775 women. The median age for men is 37 while for women the median age is 37.
http://www.neighborhoodlink.com/zip/90814
I have included charts and graphs researched online that break down each of the 4 surrounding community areas to provide thorough information. Each of the following graphs researched can be found for additional description at Realtor.com/local/Belmont-Heights_Long-Beach_CA/lifestyle
5 examples of Demographic Information that make Marina Vista Park:
1. Ethnicity:
Majority of the surrounding community of the Marina Vista Park is White. However, there are still other races that live in the area. To cultivate and encourage interaction between all surrounding ethnicities who are members of my park, Marina Vista is the proud host of the Long Beach Municipal Band music in the park festival. Hosted by the park each and every summer, Marina Vista Park is full of its surrounding residents who utilize the park for its community involvement. July and August bring together all members of the community, regardless of ethnicity. A summer festival of music, the music in the park is a recreational need that benefits the surrounding community socially, relationally, and economically - being a free event for the 4 surrounding neighborhoods to picnic, eat dinner with one another, and engage in conversation while enjoying the Long Beach Municipal Band and beautiful scenery of the Marina Vista Park. This is just one wonderful example of community involvement that the park has to offer during the most beautiful time of year.
http://www.longbeach.gov/park/recreation/lb_municipal_band.asp
2. Gender:
The population of the surrounding community of the Marina Vista Park is almost equally female to male ratio. With just a few hundred more women in the community, the park has programs for both genders that can feel the freedom to participate in all recreational opportunities provided. From organized sports programs such as soccer, baseball, and tennis, the park offers programs from all female, all male, and co-ed recreation to meet the needs of both genders. In addition to organized sports, the park offers yoga, pilates, and exercise classes that are designed for each gender individually, where men and women can feel the comfortability to exercise and engage in their like-minded community groups. For example, a mother-child exercise class meets at the park weekly to be physically fit while having the ability to discuss their common stage of life with one another. The Long Beach Parks website has an extensive list of these programs that welcome to enhance all 5 benefits outdoor recreation has to offer - including physical, cognitive, social, self-image, and economical at all ages.
http://www.longbeach.gov/park/sports_leagues/sports_leagues___adult.asp
http://www.longbeach.gov/park/recreation/sports/youth_sports.asp
http://longbeach.fit4mom.com/locations/marina-vista-park#/today
The population of the surrounding community of the Marina Vista Park is almost equally female to male ratio. With just a few hundred more women in the community, the park has programs for both genders that can feel the freedom to participate in all recreational opportunities provided. From organized sports programs such as soccer, baseball, and tennis, the park offers programs from all female, all male, and co-ed recreation to meet the needs of both genders. In addition to organized sports, the park offers yoga, pilates, and exercise classes that are designed for each gender individually, where men and women can feel the comfortability to exercise and engage in their like-minded community groups. For example, a mother-child exercise class meets at the park weekly to be physically fit while having the ability to discuss their common stage of life with one another. The Long Beach Parks website has an extensive list of these programs that welcome to enhance all 5 benefits outdoor recreation has to offer - including physical, cognitive, social, self-image, and economical at all ages.
http://www.longbeach.gov/park/sports_leagues/sports_leagues___adult.asp
http://www.longbeach.gov/park/recreation/sports/youth_sports.asp
http://longbeach.fit4mom.com/locations/marina-vista-park#/today
3. Income:
The surrounding community of Marina Vista Park has an income level mostly in the $30,000-$74,999 bracket. This being said, the income level ranges drastically which means it is very important that the City of Long Beach provides free and fun programs for all ages, in addition to paid programs. Allowing the surrounding community variety of recreational provisions to choose from, this enhances the recreational needs of each user who utilizes the park. A program that the Marina Vista Park partakes in every year is the "100 Days of Outdoor Arts and Entertainment." The City of Long Beach hosts the event at the park, kicking off the summer with a performance from the cover band The Basix at Marina Vista Park, an event which will lay the foundation for a season full of free or low-cost summer activities here in Long Beach. A smaller event I found for a free program was an art class hosted at the park through the website meetup.com. Regardless of your income, you can use this site to meet up with like minded people, who share common interests in your surrounding community.
http://www.meetup.com/Our-Village-at-FIT4MOM-Long-Beach/events/217502962/
http://lbpost.com/component/tags/tag/563-marina-vista-park
On the other hand, for those community members whose household income levels are in the higher brackets can sign up and participate in private tennis lessons, utilizing the park's free tennis courts to help further develop their skills.
https://www.globaltennisnetwork.com/tennis-courts/courts/tennis-court-page/court/15413-marina-vista-park
The surrounding community of Marina Vista Park has an income level mostly in the $30,000-$74,999 bracket. This being said, the income level ranges drastically which means it is very important that the City of Long Beach provides free and fun programs for all ages, in addition to paid programs. Allowing the surrounding community variety of recreational provisions to choose from, this enhances the recreational needs of each user who utilizes the park. A program that the Marina Vista Park partakes in every year is the "100 Days of Outdoor Arts and Entertainment." The City of Long Beach hosts the event at the park, kicking off the summer with a performance from the cover band The Basix at Marina Vista Park, an event which will lay the foundation for a season full of free or low-cost summer activities here in Long Beach. A smaller event I found for a free program was an art class hosted at the park through the website meetup.com. Regardless of your income, you can use this site to meet up with like minded people, who share common interests in your surrounding community.
http://www.meetup.com/Our-Village-at-FIT4MOM-Long-Beach/events/217502962/
http://lbpost.com/component/tags/tag/563-marina-vista-park
On the other hand, for those community members whose household income levels are in the higher brackets can sign up and participate in private tennis lessons, utilizing the park's free tennis courts to help further develop their skills.
https://www.globaltennisnetwork.com/tennis-courts/courts/tennis-court-page/court/15413-marina-vista-park
4. Education:
The Marina Vista Park is centrally located next to Lowell Elementary School, Rogers Middle School, and Wilson High School. K-6 benefit from the playground equipment, while 6-12 benefit more from the organized sports. However, many of the surrounding community has their high school diploma, while majority has their AA or BA degrees. Those who have spent time dedicated to their education enjoy the park for two reasons. 1. Relaxation and to de-stress, and 2. To utilize its land to better their lifestyle, benefitting themselves as individuals and those whom they surround themselves with. The Marina Vista Park has amenities to meet both of these needs and more.
http://www.collegeview.com/articles/article/rec-center-wars-colleges-use-state-of-the-art-facilities-to-woo-students
The Marina Vista Park is centrally located next to Lowell Elementary School, Rogers Middle School, and Wilson High School. K-6 benefit from the playground equipment, while 6-12 benefit more from the organized sports. However, many of the surrounding community has their high school diploma, while majority has their AA or BA degrees. Those who have spent time dedicated to their education enjoy the park for two reasons. 1. Relaxation and to de-stress, and 2. To utilize its land to better their lifestyle, benefitting themselves as individuals and those whom they surround themselves with. The Marina Vista Park has amenities to meet both of these needs and more.
http://www.collegeview.com/articles/article/rec-center-wars-colleges-use-state-of-the-art-facilities-to-woo-students
5. Employment:
Although majority of the surrounding community are employed, the City of Long Beach and the Marina Vista Park take great pride in their volunteerism and community watch program. Crime levels are at an all time high, with many members of the surrounding community having their houses broken into at broad daylight. From a personal note, as a member of the community I can share that my car was stolen in one of the 4 encompassing neighborhoods central to the park's location. This being said, the Marina Vista Park has a stead fast community of volunteers who work together to help warn fellow neighbors of theft and to decrease crime in the community. This further develops unity among neighbors, meeting the recreational needs of social and economical - a free develop where the community devoting their time to create a safer neighborhood for the future generations.
http://www.longbeach.gov/police/community_watch/
Although majority of the surrounding community are employed, the City of Long Beach and the Marina Vista Park take great pride in their volunteerism and community watch program. Crime levels are at an all time high, with many members of the surrounding community having their houses broken into at broad daylight. From a personal note, as a member of the community I can share that my car was stolen in one of the 4 encompassing neighborhoods central to the park's location. This being said, the Marina Vista Park has a stead fast community of volunteers who work together to help warn fellow neighbors of theft and to decrease crime in the community. This further develops unity among neighbors, meeting the recreational needs of social and economical - a free develop where the community devoting their time to create a safer neighborhood for the future generations.
http://www.longbeach.gov/police/community_watch/
6. Age:
My surrounding community of 90803 and 90814 have a median age of 37. The Marina Vista Park offers programs and the use of the park for all ages of the community, however to meet the recreational needs of the median age it is important for community members to be interacting with one another in their surrounding neighborhoods.
According to Leisure Lines, your mid-30's create immense diversity in lifestyle among a surrounding community. Depending on the individual, a 37 year old male or female may be single, married, children, divorced, or a combination of the sorts. The individual also may engage in sports-minded or outdoor-minded activities, or be passionate about arts, hobbies, or traveling. A common example in the surrounding community would be my next door neighbors. Many of them mothers who have spent a lot of time and energy caring for the family's needs begin to find these demands less pressing as their children are able to take better care of themselves. Often the discovery of more free time, and their own need to find different kinds of fulfillment in life, opens up many new possibilities and challenges. This is where Marina Vista Park is a beautiful outlook for many of the surrounding community members. It allows the freedom for recreational activities benefitting each individual either physically, cognitively, socially, relationally, in their own self-image, economically, or a variation of the like.
For years, authorities in the medical field have emphasized the importance of exercise, fitness, relieving stress, and doing everything possible to maintain good health. If for no other reason but this one, middle-aged adults need to recreate. A great outlook at Marina Vista Park is utilizing the city newspaper for upcoming events and or meetup.com to stay engaged in your surrounding community.
http://leisurelines.blogspot.com/2010/05/leisure-pursuits-for-middle-aged-adults.html
www.gazettes.com
My surrounding community of 90803 and 90814 have a median age of 37. The Marina Vista Park offers programs and the use of the park for all ages of the community, however to meet the recreational needs of the median age it is important for community members to be interacting with one another in their surrounding neighborhoods.
According to Leisure Lines, your mid-30's create immense diversity in lifestyle among a surrounding community. Depending on the individual, a 37 year old male or female may be single, married, children, divorced, or a combination of the sorts. The individual also may engage in sports-minded or outdoor-minded activities, or be passionate about arts, hobbies, or traveling. A common example in the surrounding community would be my next door neighbors. Many of them mothers who have spent a lot of time and energy caring for the family's needs begin to find these demands less pressing as their children are able to take better care of themselves. Often the discovery of more free time, and their own need to find different kinds of fulfillment in life, opens up many new possibilities and challenges. This is where Marina Vista Park is a beautiful outlook for many of the surrounding community members. It allows the freedom for recreational activities benefitting each individual either physically, cognitively, socially, relationally, in their own self-image, economically, or a variation of the like.
For years, authorities in the medical field have emphasized the importance of exercise, fitness, relieving stress, and doing everything possible to maintain good health. If for no other reason but this one, middle-aged adults need to recreate. A great outlook at Marina Vista Park is utilizing the city newspaper for upcoming events and or meetup.com to stay engaged in your surrounding community.
http://leisurelines.blogspot.com/2010/05/leisure-pursuits-for-middle-aged-adults.html
www.gazettes.com
For additional information, please visit the website at http://www.movoto.com/long-beach-ca/90803/demographics/