The Municipal Naming Policy is intended to provide a fair, consistent and efficient process with respect to naming, renaming or dedicating municipal assets such as streets, parks and facilities, while respecting the important need for public consultation and legislative approvals. It outlines the processes to request a naming, how public consultation will take place, the limitations of naming and how the decisions will be made.
On occasion, Barrie City Council may wish to acknowledge the activities and significant contributions of a person, persons or family, to the community through the naming of a municipal asset.
To request a Municipal Asset be named in honour of an individual or community group, please complete Appendix “A” in the Municipal Naming Policy and ensure the affidavit is commissioned before submitting, or take your application to Legislative & Court Services (1st Floor, City Hall, 70 Collier Street, Barrie ON) to be commissioned.
Municipal Naming Registry
Parks, Facilities & Other Assets
The following community members have had City assets dedicated in their honour since 2015. These dedications are in recognition of their significant contributions to our city. Information about how each has impacted Barrie is listed on the appropriate park webpage.
| Name | Asset |
|---|---|
| Sam Cancilla | Sam Cancilla Park |
| William "Will" Dwyer | Will Dwyer Park |
| General John Hayter | General John Hayter Southshore Community Centre |
| Wyman Jacques | Wyman Jacques Arboretum, Sunnidale Park |
| H. John Murphy | H. John Murphy Water Reservoir & Pumping Station, Sunnidale Park |
| Grzegorz “Greg” Pierzchala | Grzegorz “Greg” Pierzchala Park |
| Major-General Richard Rohmer | Rohmer Roundel, Military Heritage Park |
| Osmond "Ossie" Rowe | Osmond ‘Ossie’ Rowe pedestrian bridge, Will Dwyer Park |
| William Jonathan "Billy" Wilkins | Wilkins Park |
| Peggy Staite-Wong | Peggy Staite-Wong Pavillion, Sunnidale Park |
Street Names
A poppy can be found on the signs of streets that have been named in honour of local war veterans (for a complete listing, please visit Honouring the Military). The following community members have had streets named in their honour: