Medium PriorityParks Recopen
Friendship Park designation honoring Zakho, Kurdistan partnership
Summary
The board was asked to consider renaming Johnson Farms Park as Friendship Park, honoring Moorhead's 2025 Friendship City partnership with Zakho, Kurdistan. Moorhead's roughly 3,500 Kurdish residents make up about 8% of the population, and Zakho plans a matching park.
At a glance
- Total mentions
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Last discussed May 14, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
None listed — the rename carries no cost.
✅Who benefits
All Moorhead residents, particularly the city's Kurdish community, gain a park that celebrates the city's international ties.
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