


“To come back and see the kids doing different things, trying to be better than we were – that’s what it’s all about. And both Snoop and Curry, as well as artist Damion Scott, hope the court will continue to endure and serve its purpose for kids in the community who need it the most. It’s the place where Snoop and his wife, Shante, grew up playing. It’s a place where hundreds of children and teens have found sanctuary in an otherwise scary world. More than 200 kids are enrolled at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Long Beach and the facility has served the community for nearly four decades. Local Boys & Girls Club officials say the refurbished court will serve thousands of kids from the local club and other organizations including Long Beach Parks and Recreation and the Snoop Youth Basketball League. Fitness building: Tuesday and Thursday, 6 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday: Basketball (All day) Tuesday: Badminton (All day) Wednesday: Basketball (After 11 a.m.) Thursday: Pickleball (All day) Friday: Pickleball (After 11 a.m.) Saturday: Basketball (All day) Senior Programs. For weekly updated gym hours, call 48, ext. Gym Schedule Memberships or daily fees are required for access. There are scheduled open play hours for Basketball, Pickleball and Volleyball during the week (see drop-in schedules below). “We want to provide a space where you can come enjoy yourself and get lost in the fun, lost in the competition, invest in yourselves, and be around a lot of amazing coaches and programs,” Curry said. Basketball Open Gym Restarts December 3rd, 2021 with Limited Evening Schedule. Each half of the gym has three basketball hoops and open space to conduct a variety of games and activities.
