City of Nashville, TN
City of Nashville, TN
05/09/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 06/09/2024 12:09
Public Notice: Parks Board Seeks Input on Request to Rename Cumberland Park
The Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation is seeking community input on a request to change the name of Cumberland Park to Wasioto Park. The proposed name change would honor the original indigenous inhabitants of the area.
The Parks Board will accept public comment for a 30-day period beginning 12:00 a.m., Friday, September 6, 2024, and ending midnight, Sunday, October 6, 2024. The Board is soliciting public input before taking a formal vote to determine whether to petition the Tennessee Historical Commission, the governmental body that will make the final decision, on changing the name of the park.
The public will be able to provide input by email, standard mail, phone, or in-person during the November 5 Parks Board meeting and at a community meeting to be determined.
Information on the various ways to provide input is listed below.
Provide Input
Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, Post Office Box 196340, Nashville, TN 37219-6340
Attn: Cumberland Park Name Change
Clearly state if opposed or in favor of the name change.
Include your name and address.
[email protected]
Subject Line: Cumberland Park
Clearly state if opposed or in favor of the name change.
Include your name and address.
Phone
Call 629-255-1200, extension 51200
Clearly state if opposed or in favor of the name change.
Include your name and address.
Board Meeting
Parks Board meets atnoon, Tuesday November 5, 2024, in the Parks Board Room located at
2565 Park Plaza, Nashville TN. Participants will have a maximum of two minutes to state their
opinion.
Community Meeting
To be determined
About Metro Parks and Recreation
It is the mission of Metro Parks and Recreation to, sustainably and equitably, provide everyone in Nashville with an inviting network of parks and greenways that offer health, wellness, and quality of life through recreation, conservation, and community. The department oversees over 15,000 acres of open space, including 178 parks, 100 miles of greenway, 4 nature centers, 27 community centers, 7 historical sites, 10 dog parks, 190 sports fields, 7 golf courses, after-school programs, fitness classes, cultural programs, ice hockey, a program for those with disabilities, and more!