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NAMING OF CITY PARKS
The City of Newport Beach has a comprehensive program to provide park and open
space to serve the leisure and recreation needs of residents. It is desirable that
appropriate names be selected for future parks and public recreational facilities. The
following guidelines shall serve as policy on this matter.
A. Suggestions for naming new parks shall be reviewed by the Parks, Beaches and
Recreation Commission with a recommendation being transmitted to the City
Council for approval.
B. New park names can be chosen from, but not limited to, the following categories:
1. Streets or schools bordering park
2. Topography
3. Theme
4. Renowned citizens of the community
5. Common names already in place for the area
C. New or existing community centers, buildings, rooms or site amenities may be
dedicated in honor of persons who have served their community in an
exceptional and distinguished manner.
D. Prior to the dedication or naming of a park or public recreational facility for a
deceased persons, there should be a passage of six months from death before the
Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission acts upon the request and makes a
recommendation to the City Council.
Adopted - September 12,1988
Amended - January 24,1994
Amended - February 27,1995
Reassigned - April 8, 2003
Formerly I -22
Formerly I -9
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