It is officially an annual tradition. Known as a Wibit in Long Beach, the inflatable, floating water parks will yet again return to Alamitos Beach and Bayshore Avenue for kids and adults alike to climb, slide, and jump off of, come June 13 and running through Sep. 1.
“The return of the Wibit aquatic playgrounds is something families across Long Beach look forward to every summer,” said Mayor Rex Richardson. “These free, fun and active amenities reflect our commitment to providing accessible recreation for all residents and visitors, right on our beautiful beaches.”
What are Wibits and where are they exactly located in Long Beach?
“The Bay Shore Wibit at Alamitos Bay has become a beloved summer tradition in our community,” said Third District Councilmember Kristina Duggan in a press release. “We continue to improve Alamitos Bay’s recreational amenities, and we’re proud to bring family-friendly activities that bring joy to our residents and visitors alike.”
Long Beach uses the well-known brand Wibit to construct its inflatable water play areas, a brand currently found in 100 countries across the world. The bright green, blue, and yellow contraptions are inflatable water parks that can expand or compress in size through connectable parts and will return to Alamitos Beach—between 5th and 6th Places south of Ocean Boulevard—and at Bayshore Avenue at 5415 E. Ocean Blvd.
Who can participate and what are the rules?
The following rules will apply to all participants during Long Beach Lifeguard supervised hours of operation, daily from 10AM to 7PM, at each aquatic playground location:
- All participants (adults and children) are required to pass a swim test prior to accessing waterplay features.
- Each child under 9 years of age must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.
- Life jackets and personal floatation devices are not permitted while utilizing waterplay features.
A note from the City of Long Beach before visiting the play areas
Aquatic-based recreation is a naturally dangerous activity. The City encourages all users of the aquatic playground to exercise caution and abide by all posted rules. Using a waterplay structure is challenging and strenuous and the City assumes no liability or responsibility for injuries sustained while using the waterplay structures. Lifeguards might not be on duty if they are called to an emergency.
For more information, visit longbeach.gov/park/marine/ or call 562.570.3233.
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