Procedures for Requesting to Name or Rename a Park or Feature
Request proposals should be submitted in writing to the General Superintendent. This letter requires demonstrated civic commitment/ extraordinary contribution be it locally or internationally. An individual name honoree must be deceased for one year and submit a biography with date of birth and death. Community support in the form of letters from organizations and individuals can be supporting material for proposal. A copy of the request will be forwarded to Board of Secretary and Planning staff. Requests submitted does not constitute automatic board action, naming or renaming. Once the request and supporting documents have been reviewed, a referral may or may not be made for board review via proposal to initiate naming process. The process is initiated in two phases. The board approves each phase.