Commemorative Program

You can adopt a park bench or tree in memory of a loved one, to dedicate to a friend or family member, or to commemorate a special event.

Bench Program

Benches are located in parks, on pathways, or elsewhere upon approval from the City. Each bench will be installed upon a concrete pad 5 feet in depth and 8 feet in length.
 
Option 1 - $250.00
  • Commemorations can be installed on existing benches, as long as benches are available.
  • One engraved stainless steel plaque, measuring 5 inches by 2.5 inches in size.
  • Commemoration engraving will be completed in consultation with the purchaser.
  • A proof of commemoration will be provided to the purchaser prior to completion.
Option 2 - $5,000.00
  • One red powder coated bench, 6 feet in length.
  • Laser cut commemoration will be placed into powder coated bench.
  • Commemoration design will be completed in consultation with the purchaser.
  • A proof of the commemoration will be provided to the purchaser prior to completion
  • One concrete garbage or recycling can with a lid.
Option 3 - $7,000.00
  • One concrete and wood bench. Bench dimensions include: 7 feet in length.
  • One engraved stainless steel plaque, measuring 8.5 inches by 10 inches in size.
  • Commemoration engraving will be completed in consultation with the purchaser.
  • One concrete garbage or recycling can with lid.

COMMEMORATION BENCH PROGRAM APPLICATION

Tree Program 

Option 1, Logan Green:

Memorial plaques at the Logan Green Memorial Tree Park will include: 
  • One plaque, engraved and measuring 2.5 inches by 4 inches
    • Individuals buy a memorial plaque to be installed on existing podium within the Logan Green Memorial Tree Park.
  • Located at Logan Green Park, south of the Tupper Street entrance.
  • Trees are already established with in the Memorial Tree Park. City staff will provide the same care and maintenance other municipal trees receive from the City. The following types of trees are already established:
    • Paper Birch
    • Ornament Crab Apple
    • Linden Little Leaf
    • Spruce
    • Scotch Pine
 
The standard for memorial trees located at Deer Park Golf Course will include: 
  • Located inside the clubhouse is a plaque recognizing people that have a tree planted in memory.
  • Location of the tree planting will be at the discretion of the City on a case-by-case basis.
  • Memorial Trees will be hardwoods (50-millimetre caliper) and conifers (250-centimetre height).
  • The choice of tree species is subject to City approval.
  • City staff will provide the same care and maintenance other municipal trees receive from the City.

COMMEMORATION TREE PROGRAM APPLICATION

Park/Facility Improvement

There are two Park/Facility Improvement options available:
  • Buy park/facility furniture or equipment
  • Assist with the establishment/enhancement of an existing park or facility.
Recognition would be in the form of an engraved plaque. Measurements will be dictated based on the facility or improvement made.
The approval of all park improvements and the respective locations will be at the discretion of the City. Criteria include:
  • How will it benefit the community?
  • Will it aesthetically improve the space?
  • How does the improvement affect the functions and purpose of the space?
  • What will the impact be to the operations and the cost to maintain?
  • Is the improvement appropriate for the park or facility?

COMMEMORATION PARK/FACILITY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM APPLICATION