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 CITY OF PLANO
COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Council Meeting Date:  10/22/2018

Department:  Parks

Department Head: Robin Reeves

Agenda Coordinator:  Susan Berger

CAPTION


Consideration of changing the name of the Senior Recreation Center, located in Harrington Park at 401 West 16th Street, Plano, Texas 75075, to Sam Johnson Recreation Center with the tag line For Adults 50+. Approved

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SUMMARY OF ITEM


National senior organizations and professional recreation organizations recommend omitting the use of the word “senior” when naming or describing an older adult recreation center. Studies by these organizations show that today’s generation of individuals 50 and older tend not to patronize such facilities.   The Senior Recreation Center is closed for renovations.  Staff believes this provides a good opportunity to consider renaming the center prior to re-opening early next year.

In accordance with the attached policy for naming parks and recreation facilities, a committee was appointed to consider names for the Senior Recreation Center.  The committee met on October 4, 2018.  After consideration the committee recommends the facility be renamed Sam Johnson Recreation Center with the tag line For Adults 50+.

 

 

Sam Johnson Recreation Center

For Adults 50+ 

 

                                                             

The name change must be approved by a simple majority vote of the City Council members present at the meeting.  

 


Strategic Plan Goal:

Safe Large City, Great Neighborhoods - 1st Choice to Live

Plano Tomorrow Plan Pillar:

Social Environment

 

ATTACHMENTS:
DescriptionUpload DateType
Naming of Park Sites and Recreation Facilities Policy10/12/2018Other