Kids Beach Cleanup 2026

Celebrate Earth Day with a Kids Beach Cleanup at Dockweiler Beach! 🌎🌊

In celebration of Earth Day, LA County Beaches and Harbors is partnering with Heal the Bay and Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell to host a Kids Beach Cleanup at Dockweiler Beach!

This special event is designed to inspire and empower the next generation of environmental stewards. Kids and families will have the opportunity to learn about ocean conservation while taking meaningful action to help protect our local coastline.

Through this fun, hands-on experience, participants will discover how small actions can make a big impact on the health of our beaches and marine ecosystems.

This FREE community event will feature:

♻️ “Can the Trash!” Interactive Booth – Learn about waste reduction and proper disposal through engaging activities.
🌊 Coastal Resiliency Booth – A fun, creative station where kids can draw and share artwork that inspires beachgoers to reduce litter and care for our beaches.
🎨 Arts & Crafts Station hosted by reDiscover Center – Creative activities using recycled and sustainable materials.
🐚 Traveling Tidepool Experience – Get an up-close look at fascinating marine life and learn about the creatures that call our coastal waters home.

📍 Event Details

Date: Sunday, April 12
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Rain or Shine)

Check-In & Supply Pickup Location:
Dockweiler Youth Center
12505 Vista del Mar
Playa del Rey, CA 90293

Parking: A parking pass will be emailed to registered volunteers during the week of the event. Please print a color copy and display it on your dashboard upon arrival.

🧤 Ready to Roll Up Your Sleeves?

We’d love to have you participate! Please review the following important information:

• A signed beach cleanup waiver form is required for every volunteer.
• All volunteers must print, complete, and submit a signed waiver to participate.
• Volunteers 12 years & younger must be accompanied by an adult.
• Volunteers under 18 must have a waiver signed by a parent or guardian.
• Gloves, buckets, and trash pickers will be provided (while supplies last).
• We encourage you to bring your own reusable cleanup supplies to help reduce our environmental footprint.

Be Safe & Prepared:

Please bring:

• Hat
• Sunscreen
• Water
• Refillable water bottle

⏱ Service hour forms will be signed by a beach captain at the end of the cleanup.

Let’s work together to protect our coastline and empower the next generation of environmental stewards. We can’t wait to see you at the beach! 🌊💚