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Community Members:
I am pleased to share that the City has completed a significant improvement at San Miguel Park: the installation of Newport Beach’s first universally accessible playground.
City officials, community members and dozens of energetic children celebrated the grand opening of the new playground with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, April 23. You can watch a short video of the grand opening here.
This new play area features more than 20 accessible, ground-level elements, along with elevated components that can be reached using transfer platforms. The project also includes upgraded ADA pathways and improved parking to better serve children and families of all abilities.
The effort to create a more inclusive playground began in 2019, when a young Newport Beach resident, Alexis Portillo, attended a City Council meeting. During a public comment address to the Council, Alexis requested that the City install an ADA swing that her sister could use. Her heartfelt request led to ongoing conversations and planning by the City to create more recreational opportunities for children of all abilities.
The $900,000 San Miguel playground, at 2200 San Miguel Dr., was completed with a combination of federal Community Development Block Grant funds and City funds.
We encourage families to visit and enjoy!
City Manager, Grace K. Leung
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Cutting a ribbon to officially open the new playground (L-R): Councilmember Robyn Grant, Councilmember Michelle Barto, Mayor Joe Stapleton, Mayor Pro Tem Lauren Kleiman, resident Alexis Portillo, Anne Yelsey, vice chair of the City’s Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission, and Councilmember Erik Weigand.
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Tomorrow (Saturday, April 26) from 8 a.m. to noon the City and CR&R will host a compost, e-waste and document shredding event for Newport Beach residents at the City Corporation Yard, 592 Superior Ave.
On-site document shredding and electronic waste drop-off will be available. Please remove batteries from electronic devices. Free bagged compost will be provided while supplies last.
For questions, email pwinfo@newportbeachca.gov or call 949-644-3055.
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In celebration of National Public Works Week, please join us for this year’s “Touch a Truck” event on Saturday, May 17 from 9 a.m. to noon at Peninsula Park.
Parking is available in the Balboa Pier parking lot.
It will be a hands-on opportunity to get up close to heavy trucks and equipment -- and learn how they are used to keep Newport Beach well maintained.
The first hour, from 9 to 10 a.m., will be quiet with no honking or lights for those with sensitive ears or eyes.
The TK Burgers and Kona Ice trucks will be onsite with food and beverages for purchase.
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Children and families are invited to the Central Library, 1000 Avocado Ave., on April 29 for a butterfly release and activities. The events will be from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. AND 4 to 5 p.m.
The Library will host a themed "I Spy," a special yoga storytime, crafts, and giveaways followed by the release of butterflies and ladybugs that were hatched at the Library.
No registration is required. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Funding is generously provided by the Friends of the Library.
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 This week, the City’s homeless outreach and response teams:
- Placed a person at the Costa Mesa Bridge Shelter.
- Enrolled four people into services.
- Continued to shelter people. Twenty-two people who had been experiencing homelessness in Newport Beach are sheltered in the Costa Mesa Bridge Shelter.
Click here to view the latest homeless dashboard.
Click here for information on the City's Good Giving program.
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The next meeting of the Newport Beach City Council will be on Tuesday, April 29. A study session will begin at 4 p.m., followed by the regular meeting at 4:30 p.m. The full agenda is available here.
Agenda items include:
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