Hearing starts at 6:45 pm in the second-floor Board Room at Mary Merrill MPRB Headquarters, 2117 West River Road

A public hearing for the draft Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) Naming Policy is scheduled Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 6:45 pm in the second-floor Board Room at Mary Merrill MPRB Headquarters, 2117 West River Road.

The draft policy is available to read on the November 19 Planning Committee Agenda: Resolution 2025-251

Participate in the Public Hearing

Speak in person: Go to the MPRB Headquarters Board Room (second floor) before the hearing begins and add your name to the sign-up sheet at the Board Room entrance. You can also call 612-230-6400 before noon on November 19 to sign up to speak.

Email written comments: Email your comments to OpenTime@minneapolisparks.org by 12 pm on November 19. Comments will be included in the public record of the meeting.

Background

Over the last several years, MPRB has considered possible updates to the Naming Policy that would address interest in naming for donations, names that no longer meet the mission and values of the MPRB, equity in naming, and identification and approval of indigenous names for parks or park assets.

The draft policy was published for public comment between September 15, 2025, and October 30, 2025. Community provided feedback into this policy during the 45-day public comment period. The draft policy has been updated with possible changes to respond to comments received. Community can provide additional comment during the public hearing.

Stay Informed

Visit the Naming Policy project page for more information and sign up for email updates to stay informed as these policies progress.