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DFFICIAL RECORD
Community Services Department
Policies and Procedures Manual
Procedure: Naming and Renaming of Park and Recreation Facilities Procedures
Source: Parks and Recreation Board/City Council
Category: Administrative
Effective Date: February 18, 1996
Revised Date: December 15, 2009 (Approved by City Council 6-0)
Statement of Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to provide parameters for the naming and renaming of park and
recreation facilities.
Guidelines for Naming and Renaming
In the naming and renaming of park and recreation facilities in the City of Southlake the following
guidelines shall be used:
1. May be named for outstanding and/or predominate physical characteristics or ecological
features of the land such as
a. Streams, lakes and creeks
b. Landmark significance
c. Historical significance
d. Street name identity
e. The subdivision in which the park property is located
f. Based on the activity, event or function of the park
II. May be named for any group or individual who has made exceptional contributions to the
City. Examples of exceptional contributions may include, but are not limited to, monetary,
property, material contributions, service to the City, etc.
III. May be named in honor of deceased local, state or national figure(s)
a. There shall be a waiting period of one or more years prior to the naming of a park in
honor of a deceased local, state or national figure(s).
b. The renaming of a park facility, which has been previously named after an individual,
is prohibited unless compelling circumstances arise whereby consideration to a change
is appropriate.
IV. No park shall be given the same name as an existing school site, or public facility, except
where the sites abut one another.
V. Components or areas within a park or recreation facility may be given a name which is
different than the park or recreation facility. Such components or areas may include (but are
not limited to) gardens, playgrounds, athletic fields, structures, and meeting rooms.
Procedure
Individuals or organizations must complete the Submission Form for Proposed Park and Recreation
Facility Names along with justification to the Community Services Department. The proposal must
include the following:
1. Reason(s) for the proposed name
2. Evidence of community support for the proposed name
3. Petitions, if submitted, must state the intent and include printed names, signatures, addresses,
zip codes and telephone numbers of each signer as proof of residency
The Community Services Department will present all submissions to the Parks and Recreation Board
for review.
The Park and Recreation Board shall:
1. Review submissions and develop a recommendation to the City Council for approval.
SUBMISSION FORM FOR PROPOSED PARK & RECREATION FACILITY NAMES
(PLEASE PRINT)
ENTIRE FORM MUST BE COMPLETED. INCOMPLETE ENTRIES ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
Proposed Park and Recreation Facility
Name:
Please include a brief explanation (on a separate sheet of paper if necessary) to support your
proposal.
Date Submitted:
Address:
City: State Zip
Home Telephone: Work Telephone:
Email:
Please submit your proposal to: City of Southlake Community Services Department
Attn: Deputy Director
400 North White Chapel Blvd.
Southlake, Texas 76092
SUBMITTALS MUST BE POSTMARKED BY
Please contact the Community Services Department at (817) 748-8019 if you have any questions.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST.
Revised December 15, 2009
Revised October 8, 2009