Burton Chace Park is the largest public park in
Marina del Rey, California
Marina del Rey (Spanish for "Marina of the King") is an unincorporated seaside community in Los Angeles County, California, with an eponymous harbor that is a major boating and water recreation destination of the greater Los Angeles area. The p ...
. It is named after former
Mayor of Long Beach
This is a list of mayors of Long Beach, California.
The current mayor is Rex Richardson who has been in office since December 20, 2022. He is the first black person to hold the position.
History
Prior its creation, the equivalent to the office ...
,
Burton W. Chace
Burton W. Chace (July 6, 1901 – August 22, 1972) served for nearly twenty years on the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors.
Biography
Burton W. Chace was born in Nebraska. On March 20, 1953, Governor Earl Warren appointed him to the Los ...
.
Comprising approximately , the park is located on Mindanao Way near Admiralty Way. The park is surrounded on three sides by water, and a green knoll rises in its center, from which the entire community can be viewed.
Public services include picnic grounds, shelters, barbecue grills, restrooms, community rooms, transient and guest docks, showers and facilities for boaters, and a seasonal cafe. Burton Chace Park is the location of many of the community's local fairs and festivals, including the Marina del Rey Holiday Boat Parade, MarinaFest, Discover Marina del Rey, and the Marina Summer Concerts.
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References
External links
Official WebsiteL.A. County Website
Parks in Los Angeles County, California
Marina del Rey, California
Municipal parks in California