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[Help the City of Dublin Name a New Community Park] 1 question answered

Nader elfeky October 2, 2022, 11:10 PM

Please rank these suggested names from the list below:

[Help the City of Dublin Name a New Community Park] 3 questions answered

Connie Poon October 2, 2022, 8:42 PM

Please rank these suggested names from the list below:
You many also suggest up to three additional names for consideration: Clover Park, Sapphire Valley Park
Do you have any additional comments regarding the future park? If possible, please include a zipline/volleyball court.

[Help the City of Dublin Name a New Community Park] 3 questions answered

henry woo October 2, 2022, 4:13 PM

Please rank these suggested names from the list below:
You many also suggest up to three additional names for consideration: Catherine Kuo Community Park
Do you have any additional comments regarding the future park? The park should be named after the late School Board Commissioner Catherine Kuo because she lived in and loved the City of Dublin. She enjoyed being outdoors in the community parks with her kids, family, and friends. She organized an annual Easter egg hunt either at a local park or a local school for her friends, family and neighbors. She was an advocate for volunteering in Dublin and an advocate for staying healthy & active. Please consider naming the new park after her. She was loved by everyone who ever met her. Thank you!

[Help the City of Dublin Name a New Community Park] 3 questions answered

Name not shown October 2, 2022, 1:49 PM

Please rank these suggested names from the list below:
You many also suggest up to three additional names for consideration: Killarney Park, Patrick Park , Kelley Park
Do you have any additional comments regarding the future park? Thanks for reaching out for community input, how fun!

[Help the City of Dublin Name a New Community Park] 2 questions answered

Cindie Fong October 2, 2022, 9:11 AM

Please rank these suggested names from the list below:
You many also suggest up to three additional names for consideration: Zephyr Glades Park

[Help the City of Dublin Name a New Community Park] 2 questions answered

Name not shown October 2, 2022, 12:34 AM

Please rank these suggested names from the list below:
You many also suggest up to three additional names for consideration: Coach Christopher Williams Park, Patrick Kleinow Park, Levittown Memorial Park

[Help the City of Dublin Name a New Community Park] 2 questions answered

Name not shown October 1, 2022, 12:58 PM

Please rank these suggested names from the list below:
You many also suggest up to three additional names for consideration: Empire Valley Park, Empire Park

[Help the City of Dublin Name a New Community Park] 1 question answered

Steve Van Dorn October 1, 2022, 8:36 AM

Please rank these suggested names from the list below:

[Help the City of Dublin Name a New Community Park] 3 questions answered

Name not shown October 1, 2022, 7:44 AM

Please rank these suggested names from the list below:
You many also suggest up to three additional names for consideration: Parks @ Wallis Ranch, Wallis Ranch Outdoor Recreational Parks, The Recreational Parks @ Wallis Ranch
Do you have any additional comments regarding the future park? Where is the splash pad? Why are there only two basketball courts? What is pickle ball? We need a soccer field even if it's only the size of an indoor soccer field.

[Help the City of Dublin Name a New Community Park] 3 questions answered

Celeste Lathrop October 1, 2022, 1:12 AM

Please rank these suggested names from the list below:
You many also suggest up to three additional names for consideration: Golden meadows park, Golden valley park, Valley breeze community park
Do you have any additional comments regarding the future park? I’m excited!!