Recreation and Parks Commission 11.12.2026

The City of Merced Recreation and Parks Commission meeting, titled November 12, 2026, considered Lennar Homes’ application to name a roughly two-acre neighborhood park in the Merced Gateway subdivision near Campus Parkway “Lions Family Park.” Staff explained that the hearing concerned the proposed namesake under the city’s park-naming policy—not the park’s size, amenities, or construction, which are handled through the planning process. The application cited the Lyons family’s long-standing ties to Merced and civic and business contributions; the family also provided a letter of support. Commissioners unanimously recommended approval of the name. Staff planned to forward the recommendation to City Council, targeting its December 7 meeting or, if needed, December 21. No contract award, purchasing decision, budget allocation, or other procurement activity was identified.