Long Beach’s Annual Ranchos Walk Taking Place Saturday, September 14

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PRESS RELEASE

Long Beach, CA - The City of Long Beach will host the 6th Annual Ranchos Walk on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. The community is invited to join in this unique urban hike experience to explore the trail that links Rancho Los Alamitos and Rancho Los Cerritos. The 9.4-mile scenic route connects the highest points across Long Beach and Signal Hill, including Reservoir Hill, Longview Point at Willow Springs Park, and Hilltop Park in Signal Hill. This year, the Ranchos Walk will highlight local water facts through the educational theme, Step into the Stream of History.

"The Ranchos Walk encourages the community to come out and explore the city in an active and unique way," said Mayor Rex Richardson. "It's a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the outdoors and reflect on our local history and cityscape, this year with a focus on our local watersheds, waterways and water systems."

In addition to the full 9.4-mile urban hike, the walk will also feature shorter 3.5-mile and 6-mile route options. The Ranchos Walk will end at Rancho Los Cerritos, where participants can enjoy a fun afternoon of music, free refreshments, games, activities and giveaways. Additional Ranchos Walk merchandise will also be available for purchase by the Ranchos. Led by the City's Office of Climate Action and Sustainability, the Ranchos Walk is also supported by various City departments, including Health and Human Services, Public Works, Long Beach Utilities and Port of Long Beach.

"We are proud to have a portion of the Ranchos Walk journey through our beautiful Fourth District," said Fourth District Councilman Daryl Supernaw. "I appreciate how the Ranchos Walk provides residents with the opportunity to explore our local landscape and learn about the rich history of our great city."

This year's theme, Step into the Stream of History, will educate walkers about the local watershed, waterways, historical drinking water system and water features visible along the walk route. Participants may access a free audio tour using the izi.TRAVEL app, available for download on Apple and Android devices. Participation in the event is free with online registration. Additional event details available at lbcity.info/rw.

"Our Ranchos Walk is a fun and educational way for residents of all ages to explore the city safely," said Fifth District Councilwoman Megan Kerr. "I always look forward to joining in and experiencing nature firsthand with the community. This year, the Fifth District is proud to sponsor the post-walk festivities at Rancho Los Cerritos."

The goal of Ranchos Walk is to support active, fun and safe ways for walkers to explore neighborhoods and discover historic landmarks and vista points. Coinciding with California Pedestrian Safety Month, the event will also support the City's street safety and mobility initiatives like Walk and Roll Long Beach, a program that promotes street safety for all pedestrians and bicyclists by providing free education and resources that work to end preventable pedestrian and bicycle-related injuries, and Safe Streets Long Beach, an initiative to reduce traffic-related fatalities and serious injuries in Long Beach to zero by 2026. Ranchos Walk also supports the City's Long Beach Climate Action Plan by helping to build community and awareness of climate resilience challenges and opportunities through the water theme.

Updates about this year's Ranchos Walk will be shared on lbcity.info/rw and on the Office of Climate Action and Sustainability social pages @lbsustainability on Facebook and Instagram.

The 6th Annual Ranchos Walk is presented by the City of Long Beach, in partnership with Walk Long Beach, Rancho Los Cerritos and Rancho Los Alamitos, with additional sponsorship by the Office of Fifth District Councilwoman Megan Kerr, the Port of Long Beach and other supporters.

About the City of Long Beach
Long Beach is nestled along the Southern California coast and home to approximately 466,000 people. As an award-winning full-service charter city, Long Beach offers the amenities of a metropolitan city while maintaining a strong sense of individual and diverse neighborhoods, culture, and community. With a bustling downtown and over six miles of scenic beaches, Long Beach is a renowned tourist and business destination and home to the iconic Queen Mary, nationally recognized Aquarium of the Pacific and Long Beach Airport, the award-winning Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center and world-class Port of Long Beach.

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