REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: GEORGEANNE A. WHITE, City Manager
Office of the City Manager
AARON A. AGUIRRE, Director
Parks, After School, Recreation and Community Services Department
BY: JENNIFER RUIZ, Deputy City Manager
Office of the City Manager
SUBJECT
Title
RESOLUTION - Naming the Park at 2155 South Peach Avenue to "Peach Park"
Body
RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation of approval of the resolution for the naming of the park at 2155 South Peach Avenue, between Church and Butler Avenues, to "Peach Park".
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On October 31, 2006, the United States National Park Service (NPS) transferred approximately 49 acres of land along South Peach Avenue, between Church and Butler Avenues, to the City of Fresno through a quitclaim deed. This land was designated by the NPS for the expansion of public green space and recreational opportunities for Fresno residents.
On February 12, 2025, a groundbreaking ceremony was held with Mayor Jerry Dyer, former District Five Councilmember and current Fresno County Supervisor Luis Chavez, City of Fresno Council President Mike Karbassi, Aaron Aguirre, Director of Parks, After School, Recreation and Community Services Department, and many members of the community, marking the commencement of construction for the park.
At the ceremony, the City of Fresno announced a community naming opportunity for the park involving several social media platforms. Residents were invited to provide their selection on a list of ten potential names, each honoring the land's rich history. The survey closed on February 25, 2025, and the community has selected the name "Peach Park."
Staff recommends that Council approve a resolution to name the park "Peach Park", based on the land's rich agricultural history and community input conducted in February 2025.
BACKGROUND
On October 31, 2006, the City of Fresno was deeded approximately 49 acres of property along South Peach Avenue, between Church and Butler Avenu...
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