Modesto Culture Commission opens public process to rename Cesar E. Chavez Park

The Modesto Culture Commission has initiated a public process to consider renaming Cesar E. Chavez Park, the city announced.

“Collaboration is critical to ensure the park's name reflects the shared values of all residents,” the staff member said, and the city invited residents to submit park-name suggestions via the link in its bio.

The announcement did not provide a deadline, selection criteria, or details on when the commission will vote; it emphasized community input as part of the process. The transcript does not indicate whether the commission consulted specific stakeholders, whether an advisory panel will review submissions, or what legal procedures (if any) will govern a final name change.

Residents seeking to propose a name were directed to the city’s online link; further procedural details were not specified in the announcement.