Council adopts 'General Shafter Park' name over historical-name objections
August 05, 2026 | Shafter, Kern County, California
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Staff presented Resolution 3107 to formally name the new community park at Fresno Avenue and Central Valley Highway as "General Shafter Park," asked the council to adopt the resolution, and said staff would update city records, signage and other materials in anticipation of a planned September opening.
A council member objected, saying a historical name such as "Wilson Park" would better reflect the area's farming heritage and said they would not support the naming. Despite the objection, the council moved and seconded the resolution. The clerk recorded a roll-call vote with the measure passing 3–2.
Staff said adoption authorizes updates to city maps, signage and website content ahead of the park’s opening; no additional funding or design changes were reported at the meeting.
A council member objected, saying a historical name such as "Wilson Park" would better reflect the area's farming heritage and said they would not support the naming. Despite the objection, the council moved and seconded the resolution. The clerk recorded a roll-call vote with the measure passing 3–2.
Staff said adoption authorizes updates to city maps, signage and website content ahead of the park’s opening; no additional funding or design changes were reported at the meeting.
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