The city has officially approved the renaming of Pagoda Park to honor Reggie Wong. We are currently finalizing the installation timeline for the new signage with the parks department. Thank you for maintaining the pressure that secured this outcome.
Our purpose is to Convince Governmental Officials In Boston to Rename “Pagoda Park” on Kneeland Street in Boston, MA for the legendary Reggie Wong.
This petition is in support of renaming Pagoda Park in downtown Boston in honor of Reggie Wong. The City of Boston lost a truly good man and important friend when Reggie Wong passed away. The neighborhoods of Chinatown and the Leather District were impacted particularly hard by this loss because Reggie played such a large role in our respective communities. Reggie was one of the founders of the Boston Knights Chinese Athletic Club in 1961. That organization has played a pivotal role in bringing recreational activities to the youth of Boston for 50 years. One of the locations that Reggie and the Knights have used for recreational activities is the Pagoda Park located on Kneeland Street between South and Lincoln in Boston. We are asking the City and State (there is a question about jurisdiction) to rename Pagoda Park for Reggie Wong. We believe this a fitting tribute since Reggie played a large role in the park’s creation and consistent use over the years. We can think of no better way to honor Reggie than to name a park used for spirited competition filled with good-cheer and sportsmanship after him.
The growth of this petition has reached a level that warrants formal communication with the Boston Parks and Recreation Department. I am currently drafting a letter to present our request alongside the evidence of community support we have gathered.
Reached 100 supporters
May 10, 2012
6 Comments
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Tom Duncan
14 years ago
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Always saw him out there helping someone. A real pillar of the community who left a mark on everyone he met.
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Michael Coleman
14 years ago
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HE DESERVES THIS! Reggie Wong was the heart of the community. Renaming the park is the least we can do to remember him.
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Kevin Whitaker
14 years ago
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Grew up playing ball with the Knights because of this guy. He gave so much of his time to our neighborhood. Long overdue.
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Sarah Navarro
14 years ago
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Do it for Reggie. He really cared about the youth in this city.
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David Wheeler
14 years ago
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The man was a legend. Pagoda Park should absolutely be Reggie Wong Park. Bring this to the council now!
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Linda Crawford
14 years ago
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Reggie was such a huge part of Chinatown. He definitely deserves this honor for everything he did for the kids over the years.
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The city has officially approved the renaming of Pagoda Park to honor Reggie Wong. We are currently finalizing the installation timeline for the new signage with the parks department. Thank you for maintaining the pressure that secured this outcome.
Our purpose is to Convince Governmental Officials In Boston to Rename “Pagoda Park” on Kneeland Street in Boston, MA for the legendary Reggie Wong.
This petition is in support of renaming Pagoda Park in downtown Boston in honor of Reggie Wong. The City of Boston lost a truly good man and important friend when Reggie Wong passed away. The neighborhoods of Chinatown and the Leather District were impacted particularly hard by this loss because Reggie played such a large role in our respective communities. Reggie was one of the founders of the Boston Knights Chinese Athletic Club in 1961. That organization has played a pivotal role in bringing recreational activities to the youth of Boston for 50 years. One of the locations that Reggie and the Knights have used for recreational activities is the Pagoda Park located on Kneeland Street between South and Lincoln in Boston. We are asking the City and State (there is a question about jurisdiction) to rename Pagoda Park for Reggie Wong. We believe this a fitting tribute since Reggie played a large role in the park’s creation and consistent use over the years. We can think of no better way to honor Reggie than to name a park used for spirited competition filled with good-cheer and sportsmanship after him.
The growth of this petition has reached a level that warrants formal communication with the Boston Parks and Recreation Department. I am currently drafting a letter to present our request alongside the evidence of community support we have gathered.
Reached 100 supporters
May 10, 2012
6 Comments
T
Tom Duncan
14 years ago
Featured
Always saw him out there helping someone. A real pillar of the community who left a mark on everyone he met.
M
Michael Coleman
14 years ago
Featured
HE DESERVES THIS! Reggie Wong was the heart of the community. Renaming the park is the least we can do to remember him.
K
Kevin Whitaker
14 years ago
Featured
Grew up playing ball with the Knights because of this guy. He gave so much of his time to our neighborhood. Long overdue.
S
Sarah Navarro
14 years ago
Featured
Do it for Reggie. He really cared about the youth in this city.
D
David Wheeler
14 years ago
Featured
The man was a legend. Pagoda Park should absolutely be Reggie Wong Park. Bring this to the council now!
L
Linda Crawford
14 years ago
Featured
Reggie was such a huge part of Chinatown. He definitely deserves this honor for everything he did for the kids over the years.
Always saw him out there helping someone. A real pillar of the community who left a mark on everyone he met.