The park, located at 1000 NE 135th St., includes natural areas, trails and the Jackson Park Golf Course. City officials said the effort follows renewed community interest in a name that better reflects the land's history and cultural significance, as well as Seattle's values.

"Jackson Park was named for former President Andrew Jackson, whose legacy includes policies that forcibly displaced Native American peoples from their ancestral lands," a press release from the mayor's office said. "Community members have raised concerns about continuing to honor this history through the name of a public park and have called for a name that is more culturally appropriate and reflective of Seattle's values."

Jackson signed the Indian Removal Act of 1830 into law, which forced numerous tribes off their ancestral lands and resulted in the deaths of thousands of people and the subjugation of tens of thousands more.

Residents may submit proposed names in writing by Dec. 14. The Parks Naming Committee will review the suggestions and recommend a name to the parks superintendent, who will make the final decision.

Proposals should include a brief explanation of how the name meets the city's criteria, which include the land's history, natural or geological features, location, and historical or cultural significance. Parks may also be named for people who have been deceased for at least three years and made a significant contribution to local parks, recreation or culture.

The city encouraged suggestions that reflect the area's Indigenous history and connections to the land.

Suggestions can be emailed to PKS_BPRC@seattle.gov or mailed to the Parks Naming Committee, Seattle Parks and Recreation, 100 Dexter Ave. N., Seattle, WA 98109.