Artificial Turf in Long Beach CA. Call (562) 551-8873

Front and back yards OK
Parkway not allowed
No Lawn to Garden rebate
Base and drainage matter most

The Parkway Rule

A May 2026 city memo says artificial turf in parkways is already prohibited under Long Beach Municipal Code 21.42.050. The only nonliving parkway materials allowed are permeable ground covers such as decomposed granite, mulch and pavers set on sand, and they must cover under half of the parkway. Plenty of people have done it anyway because enforcement is thin, but the city is now planning notices to contractors and utility bill inserts.

A Past Grassland Job

Back in 2016 Grassland put in 1,510 square feet of turf here in Long Beach. The owner said "I never thought my yard could look this great." The old job page tells the story.

From Sean's Past Jobs

Clean rectangular turf yard beside a brick edged patio and white fence — Clean turf beside a brick edged patio, 2022.

Back yard turf with a swing set along a block wall — Back yard turf with a swing set, 2021.

Back yard with green turf around a concrete slab and a wooden play set — Back yard turf around a play set, 2021.

License Rule

State rule says any landscaping job of $1,000 or more in labor and materials needs a contractor license. Ask for the license number on your written estimate, and you can check any license at cslb.ca.gov.

Read The Parkway Rules See The Turf Job

Questions We Hear

Is fake grass cooler or hotter than real grass?

Turf gets hot in full sun. If kids or dogs will use it, plan for shade or look at a low water garden instead.

Can I replace my old artificial turf with plants and get the rebate?

The city memo says no, because turf uses no water so replacing it saves none.

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