‘Railroad’ Playground Set to Open
Manhattan Beach plans to open a long-awaited child friendly tot-lot today. The playground features locomotives, passenger train cars, railroad tracks, swings and slides.
City officials spent $210,000 to construct the state-of-the-art playground at Live Oak Park using money from the capital improvement projects fund and private donations.
The park was designed with a railroad theme because it is near the former Santa Fe Railroad easement that once brought trains through town.
The park has been under construction since January. The former park had fallen into disrepair.
“Lots of people have been calling to ask us when the park is going to open,” said Parks and Recreation Director Jim Wolfe. “They’re very excited. It’s going to be a great place for kids to play.”
The tot-lot, located at Ardmore Avenue and 15th Street, will officially open after a dedication ceremony at 10 a.m.
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