Barnett Bulldogs Name New Payson Park

At the beginning of this school year, the city of Payson asked the students in Third grade at Barnett Elementary School to participate in naming a future park located at 660 North and 450 East. (near Barnett Elementary)  This was a great opportunity to learn more about our city and city government.

First, the classes were shown where the park was and given guidelines for naming the park.  Next, the students were given several months to submit names.  After the names had been gathered, each class discuss the pros and cons of the names submitted.  Finally, all of the students in Third grade voted.The name that was chosen was Arrowhead Park because it honors the Native Americans who were the first in the Payson area and also because 600 N. connects to Arrowhead Trail.On April 20, 2016, Levi Barnum and Elaine Camara presented the name to the Payson City Council for approval.  The name was approved!  The name will be engraved on a rock and placed in the park.We enjoyed naming the park and are excited for the park to be completed