Volunteers Plant Trees in Rose Park Historic Area
Green-thumbed volunteers from across Long Beach have added new life to the city’s recently designated Rose Park Historical District.
More than a hundred residents, students and activists gathered Saturday to plant the last of 300 trees bought with two recent state grants totaling $10,000. The first of two planting sessions was last month.
Liquidambar, ginkgo and evergreen pear trees now line the streets of the central Long Beach neighborhood, whose abundance of craftsman bungalows helped win the city’s 14th historical district designation in January.
The distinction helps preserve the area’s architectural unity by requiring city approval of certain building renovations.
Members of the Rose Park Neighborhood Assn. say they planted the trees to filter noise and increase pride in the area. Group co-chair Bry Myown said the trees may also help reduce stress.
“In an urban environment, to have a little bit of greenery helps to calm people down,” Myown said.
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