The process of naming Downtown Bozeman’s new Peace Park has, ironically, generated what attendees describe as “the opposite of peace” at three consecutive city meetings.

The park, intended to honor local restaurant owner I-Ho Pomeroy’s “spirit of community,” became a flashpoint after fourteen residents submitted competing naming proposals, including “Unity Garden,” “Harmony Square,” “Serenity Plaza,” and one anonymous suggestion simply reading “Stop Fighting About The Park Name Park.”

“I think we can all agree this park should represent togetherness,” said resident Carol Dietrich, before turning to another attendee and saying, “Not like YOUR suggestion, which was frankly offensive.”

The conflict escalated when a subcommittee formed to narrow down the options split into two factions, each accusing the other of “not understanding what peace even means.”

Pomeroy herself has remained characteristically gracious throughout the process, telling reporters, “I’m just honored to be considered,” while slowly backing away from the microphone.

City officials have proposed a compromise: naming the eastern half of the park one thing and the western half another, separated by what parks director Tim Nolan called “a small but symbolically meaningful fence.”

A final decision is expected in March, assuming anyone is still speaking to each other by then.