[1] The site was purchased in 1923 and Marine Stadium was created two years later when the Alamitos Bay was dredged to only 1.5 km (0.93 mi) in length.

An additional 0.5 km (0.31 mi) was dredged by 1932 in time for the Olympics in LA.

The following year, the venue expanded to accommodate new teen and disabled rowing programs.

The venue will host rowing and canoe sprint during the 2028 Summer Olympics.

[3] The stadium also hosted the United States rowing trials for the 1968 Summer Olympics that were held in Mexico City.