Our Parks and Greenways Donation Program offers two meaningful ways to enhance our City's parks and public spaces: dedicating a new or existing park bench or planting a tree.
Benches
You may dedicate a new or existing bench for a 10-year term. Each bench dedication includes a powder-coated bronze plaque with up to three lines of text.
Existing Benches
Most existing benches without a plaque are available for dedication.
- Urban Park Bench (black steel): $3,815.10
- Parks & Greenways Bench (green steel): $3,690.90
- Civic Plaza Bench (wood): $3,690.90
- Victoria Park Bench (black steel): $3,185.40
New Benches
You may also suggest a new location for a donation bench. All new benches are six feet long and made from powder-coated steel (colour depends on location).
- Urban Park Bench (black): $6,396.90
- Parks & Greenways Bench (green): $6,261.90
Bench availability varies by location. We will work with you to select a bench that aligns with your preferences.
Trees
Tree donations are valid for the life of the tree, with a guaranteed maintenance period of 10 years. Each donation includes a commemorative certificate.
Tree Donation Fee
Location and species availability may vary. We will work with you to choose a suitable tree species and location.
For more information on donation fees, review the Parks Regulation Bylaw, No. 6611.
To donate to the Parks and Greenways Donation Program, please complete the following steps:
- Fill out an application form.
a. For a bench: include your proposed plaque wording and preferred location.
b. For a tree: include your preferred location.
- Submit your form for review.
Processing & Payment
Once we receive your application, we will review it and notify you of our decision. If your preferred site location is not available, we will work with you to find suitable alternatives.
Once your application is approved, full payment is required via cheque, credit card, debit, or cash. An income tax receipt will be issued if requested.
Installation Timeline
For benches, please allow up to six months for installation. Trees will be planted between late fall and early spring as part of our annual planting plans. We will notify you once your donation has been installed.
Terms
The City reserves the right to determine the final placement for both bench and tree donations, as well as plaque wording. For full details, please refer to the Parks Regulation Bylaw.
Bench Renewals
The City will reach out in the last six months of your bench donation term to offer renewal at the same location, if available. If you choose not to renew, the plaque will be returned to you, and the bench will be open for new dedications.