The Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation is seeking community input on a request to change the name of Cumberland Park to Wasioto Park. The proposed name change aims to honor the original indigenous inhabitants of the area.
The Parks Board will accept public comment for a 30-day period starting at 12:00 a.m. on Friday, September 6, 2024, and ending at midnight on Sunday, October 6, 2024. The Board is soliciting public input before taking a formal vote on whether to petition the Tennessee Historical Commission, the governmental body responsible for making the final decision on the name change.
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Public input can be provided through various methods including email, standard mail, phone, and in-person at the November 5 Parks Board meeting or a community meeting to be determined.
### Provide Input
**Mail:**
Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, Post Office Box 196340, Nashville, TN 37219-6340
Attn: Cumberland Park Name Change
Clearly state if you are opposed or in favor of the name change. Include your name and address.
**Email:**
Subject Line: Cumberland Park
Clearly state if you are opposed or in favor of the name change. Include your name and address.
**Phone:**
Call 629-255-1200, extension 51200
Clearly state if you are opposed or in favor of the name change. Include your name and address.
**Board Meeting:**
The Parks Board will meet at noon on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, in the Parks Board Room located at 2565 Park Plaza, Nashville, TN. Participants will have a maximum of two minutes to state their opinion.
**Community Meeting:**
Details to be determined.
### About Metro Parks and Recreation
Metro Parks and Recreation aims to sustainably and equitably provide everyone in Nashville with an inviting network of parks and greenways that offer health, wellness, and quality of life through recreation, conservation, and community. The department oversees over 15,000 acres of open space, including 178 parks, 100 miles of greenway, 4 nature centers, 27 community centers, 7 historical sites, 10 dog parks, 190 sports fields, 7 golf courses, after-school programs, fitness classes, cultural programs, ice hockey, a program for those with disabilities, and more.
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