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W/ <br /> City of <br /> Elk Parks & Facilities Naming Policy <br /> River <br /> Purpose: <br /> The purpose of this policy is to establish a systematic and consistent approach for the official <br /> naming of parks and recreation areas and facilities. <br /> Objectives: <br /> • Ensure that parks, recreational areas and facilities are easily identified&located. <br /> • Ensure that given names to parks,recreational area and facilities are consistent with the <br /> values and character of the area or neighborhood served. <br /> • Encourage public participation in the naming,renaming and dedication of parks,recreation <br /> areas and facilities. <br /> • Encourages the dedication of lands, facilities, or donations by individuals and/or groups. <br /> Definition: <br /> Parks,recreation areas and facilities—includes all property assets under the City's ownership and the <br /> Parks and Recreation Department control including buildings, structures, open spaces,public parks, <br /> natural areas,wetlands, environmental habitat and land. <br /> Naming Criteria <br /> Priorities to be considered in naming all city facilities,including parks and recreation facilities (in <br /> order of importance) shall be as follows: <br /> A. Historic Names. Names of historic events,groups organizations, or persons at the local, <br /> regional, or national level of major significance with special consideration given to Elk <br /> River's own history. <br /> B. Places and Feature Names. <br /> 1. Recognizable area or neighborhood. Names that aid in locating a facility are <br /> acceptable. If the facility is located on a park or school site,the facility need not <br /> share the name of the park or school site. <br /> 2. Assumed Names. Assumed names should be used only if the area has been <br /> known by that assumed name for an extended period of time. For example,the <br /> parcel of land known for decades as `Bailey Point,"located near downtown at <br />