Memorial Tree and Bench Program

Trees and benches are important in our community as they provide our green spaces with shade and offer a place to enjoy nature. The Memorial Tree and Bench Program encourages people to celebrate a loved one’s life or special occasion by purchasing a tree or bench to be placed in a town park.

Location Considerations

You may request a location on the online Memorial Bench Order Form or the Memorial Tree Order Form. Trees must be placed in a location with sufficient space, also keeping in mind interference with:

• Active park facilities
• Approved park designs
• Maintenance requirements
• The style of bench may also vary depending on chosen location

The Director, Community Services, working in consultation with Parks and Facilities staff, will assist you in identifying an appropriate location.

Memorial Benches

Each bench includes an engraved plaque with a short message and the name of the donor or honoree. You may also adopt an existing bench.

A donation of $1500 covers: purchase, installation (including cement pad), maintenance, and an engraved plaque.

Memorial Trees

Each tree includes a tree tag, a standing plaque with a short message, and the name of the donor or honoree.

A donation of $500 covers: tree purchase, planting, maintenance, personalized aluminum tree tag, and standing engraved plaque. 

The Town will provide the planting service, installation and maintenance of all program related items.

Applications for memorial trees are accepted year round. For both the health and survival of the tree, planting will take place in either the spring or fall season, at the discretion of the Director, Community Services.