Gum Grove Park reopened – update

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Gum Grove Park has reopened following a one-day closure. On Thursday, February 10, 2022, the City of Seal Beach temporarily closed Gum Grove Park to help mitigate fire danger amidst high heat and strong winds. On Friday, February 11, 2022, Gum Grove Park reopened to the public.

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Gum Grove Park was temporarily closed due to increased fire danger amidst high winds and heat.

Out of an abundance of caution, the City of Seal Beach temporarily closed Gum Grove Park on Feb. 10. The National Weather Service had issued a wind advisory until 4 p.m., and a heat advisory through Sunday. The closure was intended to help mitigate the risk of fire in the park.

Editor’s Note: This story has been updated from a post on Feb. 10