The city council officially approved the name change for Nozomi Park today. This outcome belongs to the 112 people who put their names on the line to honor that history. Keep an eye on our social media pages for the upcoming dedication event.
December 22, 2011
Final supporters
In 2005 the City of Chandler selected the name "Nozomi Park" for a new park site to honor all Japanese Americans who were interned in Arizona during WWII. Nozomi is the Japanese word for "hope" and was inspired by the game of baseball that was played behind barbed wire in the camps. Ultimately the game gave an entire community a sense of hope and normalcy, making life bearable while being unjustly incarcerated by their own country. Unfortunately the City of Chandler has tabled plans for Nozomi Park because of the budget shortfall.
Instead of letting this good idea "die on the vine," the Arizona Baseball Community -- the official adopt-a-park sponsors of West Chandler Park -- is asking for your support to rename West Chandler Park to Nozomi Park. The goal is have these changes in place to re-dedicate the park in Feb 2012, the 70th anniversary of the start of Japanese American internment in Arizona.
Download the in-depth Nozomi Park proposal before signing the petition. And tell your friends. Sign below now.
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October 27, 2011
The stories of baseball behind barbed wire prove that this name represents something far deeper than just a sign on a gate. Call your City Council representative today to ensure they understand the historical significance of the Nozomi name. Post the proposal link on your Facebook feed so the rest of the neighborhood learns why this change matters.
October 27, 2011
We hit a new level of momentum that makes it impossible for the city council to ignore our request. Use your phone to text three friends the link to this petition right now. Email your local representatives to demand they put the renaming on the next meeting agenda.
Reached 100 supporters
October 27, 2011
6 Comments
Baseball in the camps kept them going that is a powerful story that everyone should know. Renaming the park is the right thing to do.
Yes! Nozomi means hope and that name fits perfectly. Much better than just West Chandler.
History shouldnt be forgotten. Renaming the park keeps it alive for the next generation. Thanks for doing this.
My grandfather told me stories about those camps. This would mean a lot to his family. DO IT.
About time. Chandler needs to step up and recognize this.
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The city council officially approved the name change for Nozomi Park today. This outcome belongs to the 112 people who put their names on the line to honor that history. Keep an eye on our social media pages for the upcoming dedication event.
December 22, 2011
Final supporters
In 2005 the City of Chandler selected the name "Nozomi Park" for a new park site to honor all Japanese Americans who were interned in Arizona during WWII. Nozomi is the Japanese word for "hope" and was inspired by the game of baseball that was played behind barbed wire in the camps. Ultimately the game gave an entire community a sense of hope and normalcy, making life bearable while being unjustly incarcerated by their own country. Unfortunately the City of Chandler has tabled plans for Nozomi Park because of the budget shortfall.
Instead of letting this good idea "die on the vine," the Arizona Baseball Community -- the official adopt-a-park sponsors of West Chandler Park -- is asking for your support to rename West Chandler Park to Nozomi Park. The goal is have these changes in place to re-dedicate the park in Feb 2012, the 70th anniversary of the start of Japanese American internment in Arizona.
Download the in-depth Nozomi Park proposal before signing the petition. And tell your friends. Sign below now.
(Note: you are NOT REQUIRED to make a donation to iPetition after signing the petition.)
Updates
October 27, 2011
The stories of baseball behind barbed wire prove that this name represents something far deeper than just a sign on a gate. Call your City Council representative today to ensure they understand the historical significance of the Nozomi name. Post the proposal link on your Facebook feed so the rest of the neighborhood learns why this change matters.
October 27, 2011
We hit a new level of momentum that makes it impossible for the city council to ignore our request. Use your phone to text three friends the link to this petition right now. Email your local representatives to demand they put the renaming on the next meeting agenda.
Reached 100 supporters
October 27, 2011
6 Comments
This is long overdue. Lets finally honor the history of this place properly.
Baseball in the camps kept them going that is a powerful story that everyone should know. Renaming the park is the right thing to do.
Yes! Nozomi means hope and that name fits perfectly. Much better than just West Chandler.
History shouldnt be forgotten. Renaming the park keeps it alive for the next generation. Thanks for doing this.
My grandfather told me stories about those camps. This would mean a lot to his family. DO IT.
About time. Chandler needs to step up and recognize this.
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This is long overdue. Lets finally honor the history of this place properly.