Rose Park is a historic neighborhood in Long Beach California just blocks from the Pacific Ocean. Residents are proud of their homes that are rich in history and embrace the park located within the community. Many volunteer to maintain the beautify of this historic site and it's beautiful rose garden.

First settled in 1905, and most of the first homes built were Craftsman Bungalows. Later construction includes the Prairie/Mission Revival style, Ranch style, and Neo-Traditional homes. When homes turn 100 residents proudly display a lawn banner to celebrate the houses birthday. To preserve this historic district there are specific rules make sure that new, existing structures, and any additions or alterations to existing homes maintain the appropriate historic, cultural, and architectural motif.

There are many inviting housing choices in Rose Park. Historic homes of various styles, sizes, and prices are available. Houses sit on beautifully landscaped lawns, with well designed outdoor living spaces, and are surrounded by tree-lined streets that invite an evening walk or bike ride. Many stroll proudly through their community taking in the history and acknowledging the 'birthday houses'.

The community hosts many events, celebrations, and festivals. Events include art exhibits and shows, a neighborhood exchange where residents bring home grown fruit or vegetables, baked goods, or arts and crafts to trade with others.

The Los Angeles Unified School District oversees public elementary, middle, and high schools in Long Beach. There area also many private schools for parents to choose from.

The local park, Rose Park, has a gazebo that features a tile mosaic in the center with the Rose Park Stickley Rose Emblem and is surrounded by a beautiful rose garden. Residents are very dedicated to the park and organized a fund raiser to help in the restoration of the park. Monies are designated to finish landscaping, add benches, trash bins, and a doggie bag dispenser.

Residents also enjoy the many parks available in Long Beach. The parks offers beautiful green areas for picnics with barbecues, tables, shelters, and shaded areas. There are equipped playgrounds, lighted and unlighted basketball, volleyball, and tennis courts, baseball diamonds, and soccer and football fields. Fitness zones and walking and hiking trails and paths are also abundant.

Especially popular are the paths that run along the beautiful southern California beaches.

In addition to the parks, community centers offer indoor recreation with equipped gymnasiums, basketball courts as well as meeting space and rooms for parties and events. The centers offers after school programs, day camps, coordinated activities, and classes for all ages. There are also youth and adult sports leagues in baseball, softball, basketball, golf, tennis, and volleyball. Residents also take advantage of gardens, concerts in the park, and movies on the beach.

Dining opportunities for residents of Rose Park are abundant in surrounding Long Beach. There are fine dining restaurants, cafes, bistros, and fast food eateries. Steak and seafood restaurants are plentiful as well as eateries that offer a wide range of cuisines. You can enjoy a wonderful family breakfast, a delicious burger, wings, or deli sandwich for lunch or a fine dining experience relishing your favorite dishes. It is equally easy to take your favorite food home to enjoy on the patio.

Shopping options are also plentiful with brand name department stores, specialty stores, and boutiques. There are also many supermarkets, grocery stores, specialty food markets, and two local Farmer's markets to provide shoppers with ingredients, meats, and produce for all of their favorite recipes.

Residents embrace their historic neighborhood and park and enjoy nearby parks for rest and recreation, activities and events. Proximity to glorious sandy beaches of the Pacific Ocean makes it a convenient and popular destination for many. The community is also conveniently located to numerous concert venues, theaters, and professional sports arenas.

Rose Park is a warm and welcoming history with a rich history. Residents enjoy their beautiful homes in lovely neighborhoods and take pride in the local park. They participate in local events and activities, host cookouts in the backyard, and take leisurely strolls after dinner. They picnic and exercise at local parks with equipped playgrounds, athletic fields and paths and trails. Shopping, dining, and entertainment options are plentiful in Long Beach and the beach is only a short drive. Rose Park has much to offer.