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'E.T. Park': Councilmember Lee Moves To Rename Local Park

Councilmember John Lee is trying to rename a Porter Ranch park to match its local nickname, "E.T. Park."

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Councilmember John Lee introduced a motion to the city to rename a park in Chatsworth "E.T. Park."
Councilmember John Lee introduced a motion to the city to rename a park in Chatsworth "E.T. Park." (Google Maps)

NORTHRIDGE-CHATSWORTH, CA — Councilmember John Lee is attempting to change to name of Porter Ridge Park to its local nickname, "E.T. Park," the Los Angeles Daily News reported.

Lee brought a motion in front of the Los Angeles Board of Recreation and Parks Commissioners to name the park in honor of the movie "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial."

Scenes from the iconic movie were filmed in at the park, and Universal Pictures approved the use of the title for the Porter Ranch Park, the LA Daily News reported.

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