The new 3.5-acre multipurpose sports field complex adjacent to the Civic Auditorium has been named, "Historic Belmar Park.” The name commemorates the site that was home to a thriving African American community until the 1950s. The field space will open once construction is complete and the Coastal Commission approves its opening. “We look forward to welcoming local youth to our community’s newest space for recreation and historical reflection – Historic Belmar Park,” said Community Services Director Andy Agle. “Art has the power to connect communities, illuminate cultures, and reanimate histories that society has tried to erase. We look forward to creatively coming together in a virtual celebration showcasing A Resurrection in Four Stanzas.”