Settlement Name

Modesto

Province, Territory, or State

California

Country

United States

Keywords

Park naming, City Council approval, Culture Commission, public participation, naming procedure, school-based naming, community suggestions, park designation.

Has Policy?

Yes

Policy

Policy No. 6.005 outlines how the City of Modesto names its parks through a structured and participatory process. Parks located adjacent to schools are typically given the same name as the school, with minor adjustments to remove street-related terms if necessary. For parks not near schools, the naming process involves community engagement. The Culture Commission invites citizens to submit name suggestions over a 30-day period. These suggestions are reviewed, and up to three names are forwarded to the City Council along with justifications for each. The City Council then selects the final name. An exception exists when a park is made possible by a significant contribution from a citizen, in which case the Council may name the park after that individual or based on their suggestion.

Policy Score

5.56