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Mayor Tim Silva invites Barstow residents to name Main Street pocket park ahead of Route 66 centennial
Summary
A recorded announcement from Mayor Tim Silva asks Barstow residents to submit or vote on a name for a Main Street pocket park ahead of the Route 66 Centennial, with submissions due Aug. 16. The message said the site and other Main Street areas will receive extensive improvements.
Mayor Tim Silva urged Barstow residents to help name a small pocket park on Main Street as part of a series of improvements tied to the Route 66 Centennial. Silva said the site and other areas along Main Street will undergo “extensive improvements” this year and invited residents to participate in choosing a name that reflects the city’s history and Route 66 character.
"But before this transformation is complete, this park needs a name, and we want you, the community, to be a part of it," Silva said. He directed listeners to scan a QR code or visit the provided link to submit suggestions or vote. The announcement set a submission deadline of Aug. 16.
The message described the project goal as creating a refreshed, welcoming place for residents, visitors and Route 66 travelers. Silva closed by encouraging residents to "help us name this park and leave your mark on our city's future," and noted that the improvements are part of broader work on Main Street this year.
