HomeMy WebLinkAbout(1994, 01/24) - I-22 - Amended - changed to I-9I -9
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.
1. 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.
2. New park names can be chosen from, but not limited to, the following
categories:
a. Streets or schools bordering park
b. Topography
C. Theme
d. Renowned citizens of the community
3. 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.
4. 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
Formerly I -22