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West Melbourne council renames community park ‘Sandhill Crane Park,’ designates 24.6 acres as parkland
Summary
On March 17 the West Melbourne City Council approved Resolution 2026‑66 to rename West Melbourne Community Park as Sandhill Crane Park and unanimously designated a newly purchased 24.6‑acre parcel as city parkland; council debate also covered signage and future park planning.
The West Melbourne City Council voted March 17 to rename West Melbourne Community Park to Sandhill Crane Park and unanimously designated a newly acquired 24.6‑acre parcel along Minton as public parkland.
Councilmember Mary Adams moved for approval of Resolution 2026‑66 to change the name; Councilmember McGuire seconded. Adams told the council that residents had asked why a generic community name was being replaced by a species-specific name and said the sandhill crane is part of the city’s identity. “I would like to make a motion, to approve resolution 20 20 six‑six, renaming the community park to Sand Hill Crane…
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