NAMING OF CITY PARKS & FACILITIES
 
The City of Newport Beach has a comprehensive program to provide park and open space to serve the leisure and recreation needs of residents.  It is desirable that appropriate names be selected for future parks and public recreational facilities.  The following guidelines shall serve as policy on this matter.
 
A.       Suggestions for naming new or existing parks or public facilities shall be reviewed by the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission with a recommendation being transmitted to the City Council for approval.
 
B.       New or existing park or public facilities names can be chosen from, but not limited to, the following categories:
 
          1.         Streets or schools bordering park
 
          2.         Topography
 
          3.         Theme
 
          4.         Common names already in place for the area
 
C.      Facility rooms or site amenities may be dedicated in honor of persons if done as part of a capital/fundraising campaign and with the approval of the City Council.
 
The provisions of this policy shall not apply to commitments made prior to May 13, 2003. 
 
Adopted – September 12, 1988
Amended – January 24, 1994
Amended – February 27, 1995
Reassigned – April 8, 2003
Amended - May 13, 2003