As a part of a “reimagining” of San Jose’s Columbus Park, the town put out a name in April for potential new names.
And the general public responded in a giant manner, with 75 p.c of the 233 individuals who answered agreeing the park wanted a brand new title and offering 85 potentialities.
San Jose’s Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Companies division reviewed these options and narrowed it right down to an inventory of 19 that meet the town’s naming coverage and different standards.
The alternatives embody notable folks related to San Jose — Financial institution of America founder A.P. Giannini, Mexican American activist Sofia Mendoza, lawyer Clara Shortridge Foltz, labor organizer Ernesto Galarza, former mayors Janet Grey Hayes and Josiah Belden — in addition to nationwide and worldwide figures together with Rosa Parks, Frida Kahlo, Harvey Milk and Ida B. Wells.
People additionally made geographic or community-based options like Asbury Road Park, Polhemus Road Park, Walnut Road Park, Taylor Road Park, Indigenous Folks’s Park and Miwuekma Ohlone Park.
The ten-acre park simply south of Mineta San Jose Worldwide Airport has been round for 75 years and has hosted numerous softball video games, volleyball matches, pick-up basketball and even horseshoe throwing. At this time the realm is dotted with tents and encampments.
Folks can select their prime three picks on a brand new survey that’s open via July 24. That suggestions might be used because the parks division makes its advice to the Parks and Recreations Fee, which is able to make a advice to the Metropolis Council. The council has the ultimate say.
You may see the options and vote on your favorites, in English or Spanish, at bit.ly/ColumbusPark2.