West Sacramento Names Park for Couple

A pocket park in Westmore Oaks honors the couple who maintained the site for over 50 years.

Updated on Oct. 27, 2026 in Philanthropy

A peaceful suburban pocket park with mature trees, a gravel walking path, and a wooden bench bathed in warm afternoon sunlight. — The City of West Sacramento has officially named a neighborhood park to honor Lennie and Kitty Triboli, who maintained the site for 50 years. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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The City of West Sacramento has officially named a 0.2-acre park to recognize the decades of work Lennie and Kitty Triboli contributed to maintaining the local lot. The city acquired the property in 2020 and established the park site in 2021.

Why it matters

This tribute honors the couple for their personal dedication to cleaning and maintaining the vacant land for over half a century. It serves as a community acknowledgement of resident efforts to improve local public spaces.

The city purchased the 0.2-acre property for $120,000 in 2020 before installing power and irrigation systems the following year. West Sac Play contributed an additional $20,000 in July 2026 to fund future park amenities.

The players

Lennie and Kitty Triboli

The couple is recognized for their five decades of volunteer work maintaining the property that eventually became a public park.

West Sac Play

This local organization facilitates community improvements and provided a $20,000 donation to fund park amenities in 2026.

Shelly Kaiser

She is an inspector who conducted a site assessment for invasive moth species at the park in October 2026.

The details

The park, located at Fernwood Street and Meadow Road, recognizes the Tribolis' voluntary upkeep of the space dating back to 1955. Following a recent inspection by Shelly Kaiser for invasive moth species, the city is evaluating plans for new pathways and seating.

Lennie Triboli arrived in West Sacramento in 1955.
Lennie and Kitty Triboli married in 1971.
The city purchased the empty lot in 2020.
Infrastructure and the park sign were installed in 2021.
West Sac Play provided a donation of $20,000 in July 2026.

Market Landscape

This conversion of private space into a public pocket park mirrors broader trends in urban planning to increase green space density within residential neighborhoods. It reflects a shift toward city-funded infrastructure combined with private community investment to revitalize long-neglected parcels.

Residents in the Westmore Oaks area gain a new 0.2-acre public space that will see continued investment in site amenities. The addition of planned pathways and benches will improve the accessibility and utility of the park for local families.

The takeaway

Naming public spaces after long-term volunteer residents encourages a stronger sense of local ownership and community pride. Neighbors can support future site developments by staying engaged with city public works initiatives and community-led fundraising groups.