The playground on the Esplanade at Port Noarlunga South is getting an upgrade from City of Onkaparinga and its park needs a name.

The council says the park is a space for everyone to enjoy and be proud of it wants a name that reflects the spirit and values of the community.

It is calling for public input to the naming process, in line with its Road and Place Naming Policy. This says sources for public place names may include:

• Aboriginal names in the local Aboriginal language.
• early explorers, pioneers, settlers, or local/European history or heritage of the area.
• eminent persons.
• war/casualty lists.
• commemorative names.
• a person who has made a significant contribution to the local community.
• thematic names such as flora, fauna, nautical.
• the topography or physical attributes of the locality.
• those that reflect the historical, social, cultural and geographical significance or cultural diversity of the City of Onkaparinga.

The Lions Club of Seaford & Districts has asked that the park be named for its club and incorporate the Lions International emblem.

It says the name would reflect its strong support of the local community through charitable fundraising, student sponsorship, health support, emergency relief and environmental clean ups.

All names suggested by the community will be shortlisted with the options put out for public feedback, before they are presented to the council for a decision on the park name. The deadline for suggestions is Monday 9 June, which can be made online.