Parks and Recreation Board Meeting 9/9/2026

The City of Amarillo Parks and Recreation Board held a meeting on September 9, 2026, primarily to discuss the renaming of East Park to Gabriel Chavez Park. The meeting included a public hearing where several community members and representatives from the Barrio Neighborhood Planning Committee expressed strong support for the name change, highlighting Gabriel Chavez's military heroism and local ties. After public comments, the board voted to recommend the renaming to the city council, which will make the final decision. The board also discussed logistical details such as the creation of a new park sign and encouraged public participation at the upcoming city council meeting. No other procurement or budget matters were addressed during this session.