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Parks & Facilities Naming Policy <br /> <br /> <br /> <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 /> <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 /> <br />Definition: <br />Parks, recreation areas and facilities <br />Parks and Recreation Department control including buildings, structures, open spaces, public parks, <br />natural areas, wetlands, environmental habitat and land. <br /> <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 /> <br /> <br />B. Places and Feature Names. <br /> <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 /> <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 />, <br />the south end of Morton Avenue at the confluence of the Mississippi and Elk <br />Rivers. <br />