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PARKS & FACILITIES NAMING POLICY Purpose: The purpose of this policy is to establish a systematic and consistent approach for the official naming of parks and recreation areas and facilities. Objectives:  Ensure that parks, recreational areas, and facilities are easily identified & located.  Ensure that given names to parks, recreational area and facilities are consistent with the values and character of the area or neighborhood served.  Encourage public participation in the naming, renaming and dedication of parks, recreation areas and facilities.  Encourage the dedication of lands, facilities, donations, or sponsorship agreements by individuals and/or groups. Definition: Parks, recreation areas and facilities – includes all property assets under the City’s ownership and the Parks and Recreation Department control including buildings, structures, open spaces, public parks, natural areas, wetlands, environmental habitat, and land. Naming Criteria Priorities to be considered in naming all city facilities, including parks and recreation facilities (in order of importance) shall be as follows: A. Historic Names. Names of historic events, groups, organizations, or persons at the local, regional, or national level of major significance with special consideration given to Elk River’s own history. B. Places and Feature Names. 1. Recognizable area or neighborhood. Names that aid in locating a facility are acceptable. If the facility is located on a park or school site, the facility need not share the name of the park or school site. 2. Assumed Names. Assumed names should be used only if the area has been known by that assumed name for an extended period of time. An example is the parcel of land known for decades as “Bailey Point,” located near downtown at the south end of Morton Avenue at the confluence of the Mississippi and Elk Rivers. 3. Natural Features. Natural features, such as rivers, creeks, and terrain.