Appleton committee amends park-naming policy to add classifications after lengthy debate

Oct 20, 2025

The Appleton Parks and Recreation Committee voted 3-2 to substitute a revised park-naming policy that adds a prioritized list of naming classifications; members debated scope, continuity with the 1997 policy and whether to include conceptual names such as "great ideas or causes."

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The Appleton Parks and Recreation Committee voted 3-2 to adopt an amended park-naming policy that adds a classification list intended to guide future park-naming and renaming decisions.

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