Clackamas County Government: Public Invited To Help Name New Park In Jennings Lodge

Lake Oswego OR

16 December, 2021

9:36 AM

Description

Press release from the Clackamas County Government: 12/15/2021 North Clackamas Parks and Recreation District (NCPRD) is asking for community input on the naming of its newest park, which opened to the public in October 2020. The park is located at 17908 S.E. Addie St. in the heart of Jennings Lodge. The result of a partnership between NCPRD and Oak Lodge Water Services District, the 5.8-acre nature park is part of the larger Boardman Wetlands area. This community gem features a nature play area, outdoor educational areas and a scenic boardwalk trail loop. Now through Dec. 27, NCPRD is accepting recommendations for the park's official name. The District Advisory Committee will review submitted names and take action to recommend a name for the park. The proposed name will then be forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners (acting as the NCPRD Board) for final approval. Park Naming Criteria Name submittals must include: Suggested park name Explanation of park name choice – If available, please include background information on relevant geography, history, or biological/environmental element(s); OR biography and contact information for names of individuals/families. Contact information of the submitter How to Submit an Entry The "Name the Park" entry form is available: Online – Access the online form. Paper form – Printed forms are available at the Milwaukie Community Center (5440 SE Kellogg Creek Dr., Milwaukie), or you can download the print form and submit it to the front desk at the Center or scan it and email it to [email protected]. Submissions will be accepted until Monday, Dec. 27, 2021 at 5 p.m. The "Name the Park" entry form is available: Submissions will be accepted until Monday, Dec. 27, 2021 at 5 p.m. Submissions will be accepted until Monday, Dec. 27, 2021 at 5 p.m. CMap Contact the County Report a Hazard Civil Rights, Equity, and Workforce Character Employee Directory Commissioner Mark Shull   Sheriff Angela Brandenburg Treasurer Brian Nava This press release was produced by the Clackamas County Government. The views expressed here are the author's own.