Demolition is set to get underway on the damaged restroom structures located on Interstate 10 North Beach and Lock Park, 1535 Ryan St. New restroom structures are currently in the design phase and the City expects to go out for bids on these structures in Spring 2024. 

Temporary, portable restrooms will remain available for public use throughout the duration of these projects. 

Additional enhancements at both North Beach and Lock Park are also in the works. 

For North Beach, work continues on the construction of a new pier and parking lot improvements, with an expected completion date in December 2023. 

For Lock Park, plans have been announced to transform Lock Park into the City’s first fully inclusive playground, meaning every piece of playground equipment at Lock Park will be fully accessible for families of all abilities. This Lock Park transformation project is dependent on the successful passing of the upcoming bond proposition, LC REBOUND, which will be on the Nov 18, 2023 ballot. As a reminder, LC REBOUND is a tax neutral proposal. 

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