The public is being asked to submit nominations of names for three new city parks by the end of September. 

The parks include an 11.5-acre park at the corner of Westlake and Scott Creek drives, a 2.7-acre park at Valens Way and Orbison Lane, and a .69-acre park at Parliament Street and Skynyrd Way.

City officials said the application period will remain open until Sept. 30 at 5:30 p.m. and can be submitted online or via a paper form.

All nominations will be considered by a naming committee who is responsible for reviewing the submissions and making recommendations to the City Council. 

The commission is made up of representatives from the Stockton Arts Commission, the city’s Parks and Recreation Commission, Planning Commission, Cultural Heritage Board, Public Works Department, and Community Services Department.

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