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Council renames new playground at Fire Station No. 2 "Fire Station Park" after advisory board recommendation rejected

5335863 ยท July 8, 2025

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Summary

After the parks and recreation advisory board recommended the name "Station Park," the council declined that recommendation, asked for more review and then modified the recommendation to name the site Fire Station Park.

The council on July 8 considered a recommendation from the parks and recreation advisory board to name the new playground at Fire Station No. 2 "Station Park." Several council members said the two-word name felt bland and could be confused with other places. The advisory board vote had been 5-0 in favor among members present.

Councilmember Jody O'Kades moved to reject the advisory board recommendation for "Station Park" and asked for further discussion. The motion to not accept passed by voice vote. Later in the meeting, Councilmember Tim Berry moved to modify the advisory board's recommendation and adopt the name "Fire Station Park." The motion passed 5-0.

Staff said rejecting the recommendation would delay only the sign install; signs and brackets were ready and in-house. Council directed staff to return with additional options in a workshop if desired; staff said the planned grand opening remained on track for July 22 and that the park could open without a final name on the sign if necessary.