On September 4, 2019, City Council approved the "Naming and Renaming Policy and Procedures for City Public Parks and Recreation Areas & Facilities." The policy establishes a consistent approach for the official naming and renaming of City public parks, recreation areas, and facilities. Parks, recreation areas, and facilities include all property owned by assets under the City’s ownership and/or under the control of the City’s Department of Recreation, Parks & Cultural Activities including, but not limited to, buildings, structures, open space, public parks, natural areas, wetlands, and environmental habitat.

Specifically, the policy (full policy text here):

1. Provides a clear definition of City resources applied to this policy,
2. Establishes a consistent process for encouraging public participation in the naming, renaming, and dedication of parks, recreation areas, and facilities,
3. Establishes and identifies two naming processes: “Community Driven Solicitation” and “City-led Solicitation”, and
4. Defines the role of City Council, through the City Council Naming Committee, in the naming and renaming process for parks, recreation areas, and facilities. 

If a community group or individual is interested in submitting a name recommendation, they may send a letter to the Director of the Department of Recreation, Parks & Cultural Activities either by mail or e-mail. The submission must include the justification for the proposed name, including how the name meets the criteria in the policy, at least one letter of recommendation from representatives in the community, such as a community organization (HOA/Civic Association), and an explanation of any additional information on a community outreach process.