Memorial Bench and Picnic Table Program

About the Campaign:
Our Memorial Bench and Picnic Program offers a unique way to honor loved ones, celebrate special moments, or contribute to your community in a meaningful way. By dedicating a bench or table, you create a lasting tribute that provides a space for reflection and connection, complete with a personalized QR Plaque linking to your own Digital Story.

Why Participate?

1. Create a Lasting Tribute: Dedicate a bench that symbolizes your connection to the community and tells your story for generations to come.
2. Enhance Community Spaces: Your dedication helps improve public areas, creating inviting spaces for all to enjoy.

If you have questions, please reach out to our Director of Operations.

How To Participate

1. Select a Bench: View our map of Available bench listings to see where you can leave a lasting legacy in our community. These locations have all been identified by our parks department and are our readily available benches to claim. If you’d like to propose a location that you don’t see, please click ‘Propose’ on our Community Profile to identify on the map where you’d like to donate a bench.
2. Submit Payment: On your identified Available bench, click ‘Participate Now’ to check out and pay online. You will receive an email with a letter acknowledging your tax-deductible contribution. If you wish to pay by check, please drop off your check at the parks department.

Guidelines:

1. Installation: Once payment has been received, the parks department will purchase the bench and assume responsibility for installing and maintaining them at the chosen site, which will be installed during suitable weather conditions and when park personnel are available.
2. Generic Public Use: Donor shall acquire no right, title, or interest in the bench and plaque beyond that expressly identified. Donor acknowledges and understands that the Bench will be open and available for general public use in a manner consistent with park policy and practices.
3. Content Moderation: The park reserves the right to reject any proposed plaque message or moderate a digital story containing language that is obscene, lewd, defamatory, infringes upon the proprietary rights of any third party, is factually inaccurate, or is otherwise inappropriate.
4. Maintenance: The park has the option, but not the responsibility, to maintain the bench and its surrounding area for a 10-year period. In the case of vandalism, theft, or damage, the park can choose to replace the bench or plaque.