The city of Covington’s new park located at the Southwest corner of 180th Ave SE and SE 240th St, across from Tahoma High School, is ready to receive its official name.

The park, which has been under construction since July 2012, is nearly complete and it features a full-size grass soccer field, paved parking lot and portable-style toilets.  Over a mile of paved and soft surface trails, most of which are wheelchair accessible, wind through the pasture and 15-acre forested area. Little Soos Creek runs through the southwest corner of the property.

The city’s Parks and Recreation Commission is leading the park naming process by asking the public for ideas. Suggestions must be received by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, March 20, and should include a short explanation of why the name is appropriate for the park. The park name should include a reference to its neighborhood or geographical identification, historical or cultural significance, natural or geological features, groups who contributed significantly to the acquisition or development of the park, or to an individual who provided an exceptional service in the interest of the park system as a whole or of historical significance. However, names of living persons will generally be avoided.

Suggestions may be made in writing and can be mailed to Covington City Hall at 16720 SE 271st St., Covington, WA 98042, posted on the city’s Facebook wall, submitted by email to Dmhoon@covingtonwa.gov,or given in person at the commission meeting on March 20.

For questions or more information, please call 253-480-2400.