Adoption of an Official Park Name for a New Public Park at Senter Road and Serenade Way.

Summary

The City Council is considering adopting "Tsugio Fujimoto Park" as the official name for a new 0.36-acre pocket park located at Senter Road and Serenade Way. This park was developed on a former underutilized traffic island and now features a native pollinator garden and shade trees. The naming recommendation honors Tsugio ‘Tee’ Fujimoto, a former parks supervisor and gardener who lived near the site and made significant contributions to the City of San José's Parks, Recreation, and Neighborhood Services Department from the late 1950s to 1982. The park opened in December 2024, with signage to be installed in summer or fall of 2026. The recommendation aligns with City Council Policy 7-5 and reflects community input, with "Fujimoto Park" being the top preference in public surveys.

Citizen Impact

Residents will have a new public park named Tsugio Fujimoto Park, honoring a former city employee and providing a community gathering space.

Confidence

high