Waterfront Park May Get 'Dunedin Youth Guild' Name

Dunedin Youth Guild wants to trade city park spaces.

Its current space at Hammock Park doesn't offer near the name exposure that Dunedin's newest, waterfront park on Alt U.S. 19 might, the group says. So, Youth Guild members, who recently , want to have their group's name transferred from its Buena Vista Drive location. 

City leaders vote tonight on the Dunedin Youth Guild's request to name the Bleakely property after the group during a commission meeting at City Hall.

The Bleakley property, a gateway parcel at Dunedin's northernmost boundary, was purchased in 2010. It has received upgrades in recent months in preparation of its opening. The up-and-coming park has received a crushed shell parking area, fencing and landscaping improvements.

The Dunedin Youth Guild "has made significant contributions to the youth of Dunedin," a city memo says. It lists several contributions the group has made to the Dunedin Public Library, Parks and Recreation Department, Historical Society and Fine Art Center. 

"They have also supported numerous youth athletics, music and educational programs throughout the local schools and community," the city memo states.

The significant contributions allow the group's name designation, according to city policy. 

Residents can attend at Dunedin City Hall or watch the meeting live beginning at 6:30 p.m. Thursday on Dunedin TV (Channel 615 for Bright House customers or Channel 15 for Knology and Verizon customers).

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