What’s in a name? Bend Park and Rec District seeks applicants to serve on Naming Committee

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- The Bend Park and Recreation District is seeking community members to help name future park, facility and trail projects. Applications are being accepted for five positions on the board of directors’ appointed Naming Committee.

Applications are being accepted through Friday, Aug. 29. The applicant questionnaire is online.

“Serving on the naming committee is an opportunity to share perspective and insights that will have lasting impacts on our places in the future,” said Rachel Colton, BPRD planner. “We invite all interested residents to consider applying for an open position.”

BPRD welcomes committee members from an underrepresented population of the community, and those who have relevant historical knowledge, are familiar with the district and community character, or have a passion for placemaking and community building.

In 2021, the board of directors approved an updated policy and naming process that established a five-member Naming Committee that makes recommendations to the elected board.

Naming committee meetings are typically scheduled up to twice per year, and committee members must reside within BPRD’s service district boundary.

For additional information, please contact Rachel Colton, planner, at rachelc@bendparksandrec.org.