Veterans Park Renaming
Summary
The city is renaming Veterans Park and has narrowed public suggestions to nine finalist names, including Eagle Ridge, Fox River Park, Samuel Appleton Park and Amos Story Park. Almost no residents showed up to comment despite outreach, so alders are asking colleagues to spread the word before the committee picks a final name in two weeks.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 5
- Last 30 days
- 4
Rising — discussed at 3 meetings since Sep 21, 2026, up from 0 in the two months before.
Impact analysis
Mostly signage and administrative costs, if any; no major dollar figure given.
Residents who suggested names and park users who will live with the new identity.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Common Council — November 4, 2026
The council will pick from nine finalist names to rename Veterans Park, with "Memorial Bridge Park" as the committee's recommended choice.
Parks and Recreation Committee — October 26, 2026
The committee picked 'Memorial Bridge Park' from a list of nine finalist names, reverting to the park's original name tied to Memorial Drive and the bridge. It's a recommendation only — the Common Council votes next, and residents can still weigh in with their alderperson.
Parks and Recreation Committee — October 12, 2026
The city is renaming Veterans Park and has narrowed public suggestions to nine finalist names, including Eagle Ridge, Fox River Park, Samuel Appleton Park and Amos Story Park. Almost no residents showed up to comment despite outreach, so alders are asking colleagues to spread the word before the committee picks a final name in two weeks.
Parks and Recreation Committee — September 21, 2026
The city is renaming Veterans Park and has narrowed 171 public name submissions to nine finalists. The committee will discuss the names October 12, potentially act October 26, and send a recommendation to the council in November, with adoption expected by December. Residents will have chances to weigh in through social media, the website, and public meetings.
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