Peggy Lacy took the next several months in 1984, designing what would eventually be Murray Ridge Park.

SAN DIEGO — In 1984, longtime Serra Mesa resident Peggy Lacy had an idea for the old landfill off Murray Ridge Road. She wanted to make it into a park for the neighborhood. 

Peggy Lacy took the next several months designing what would eventually be Murray Ridge Park. Lacy went door-to-door and gathered 300 signatures from neighbors. Lacy presented the signatures to the city, and in 1988, Murray Ridge Park was completed. 

Now, 38 years later, Lacy is 88 years old, still living in the same home. Her son, Greg Scott, and his sisters still push her through the park in a wheelchair.

Scott is now asking the Serra Mesa Planning Group to dedicate the park in her honor. Greg’s is also working to petition the city to dedicate the park in Peggy Lacy’s name. 

“It’s a testament to volunteerism… It would be a nice gesture to show appreciation for her while she’s still alive,” Scott said. 

CBS 8 asked Lacy how she would feel if the park were renamed in her honor. 

 “Oh, a lot. Everything. It would make me feel worthwhile in a lot of ways,” Lacy said.

Scott told CBS 8 that some city leaders, including those from Councilman Raul Campillo’s office, have reached out to him with interest in this project. He is currently working on creating a proposal packet as per the Parks and Recreation Naming Guidelines Policy. 

The Serra Mesa Planning Group is aware of Scott’s proposal. 

“…We certainly support some kind of recognition for her [contributions] to the neighborhood, we are still looking into what options may exist,” Chris Rosemond, Chair of the Serra Mesa Planning Group, said. 

Meanwhile, a spokesperson for the City of San Diego said the City had not been made aware of the community-driven request yet, but they are now looking into it and are open to discussing it further.