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Commemorative Tree, Bench and Picnic Table Program

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Bench in Port Hope near the Ganaraska River

The Commemorative Tree, Bench and Picnic Table program offers a meaningful way to celebrate special occasions or to honour a person or organization. The donation of a tree, bench, or picnic table provides a lasting legacy that will enhance municipal greenspaces and the natural environment. These contributions create gathering spaces and quiet retreats for reflection, while enhancing our shared natural spaces. Facilitated through the Cemetery and Parks operations, we offer three commemorative options below.

Canopy of a maple tree
Tree Donations
Purchasing a commemorative tree increases biodiversity and helps us mitigate the effects of climate change. Learn more about tree species, engraved stone options, and important planting details.
Tree Donation Details
Metal bench in a park
Bench Donations

Purchasing a bench provides the community with a chance to rest or a spot to gather with friends or family. Learn more about the benches available for purchase and important installation details.

Bench Donation Details
Picnic table in a park
Picnic Table Donations
Purchasing a picnic table provides a meaningful tribute, benefiting the community with a shared outdoor gathering space. Learn more about the two types of picnic tables available.
Picnic Table Details

Tree Donation Details

Maple tree

Commemorative Tree $900

Donation of the tree is tax deductible. A commemorative tree purchase includes:

  • tree (species list found below)
  • planting
  • tree maintenance 

Granite Stone Plaque with engraving

Add on a personalized Granite Stone for an additional $300

This optional granite stone includes a maximum of three lines of engraved text, with twenty-one (21) characters per line, including punctuation, spaces, and numbers.

 Tree Species Listings

Below is a list of some of most commonly requested trees. Municipal staff will do their best to accommodate requests based on nursery availability, site conditions, and tree requirements. Appropriate species and size will be determined at the discretion of staff. Staff will contact you to finalize details once an application has been received. Please email us if you would like a copy of the Municipal Tree Planting and Protection Policy for further information.

  • Crimson King Maple
  • Red maple
  • Sugar Maple
  • Japanese Maple
  • Ornamental Pear
  • Coffee Tree
  • Tulip tree
  • White Pine
  • White Spruce
  • Douglas Fir
  • Pin Oak
  • White Oak
  • Red Oak
  • Linden
  • Basswood
  • Balsam Fir
  • Bur Oak
  • Poplar

Bench Donation Details

Commemorative Bench Program $2100

Donation of the bench is tax deductible. A commemorative bench purchase includes:

  • Bench, two options available at the same cost:
    • Traditional Steel Bench (typically placed at municipal facilities)
    • Garden Bench (typically placed in parklands and trails)
  • 3-inch by 6-inch inch plaque to be mounted to the bench. Includes a maximum of three lines of engraved text, with twenty-one (21) characters per line, including punctuation, spaces, and numbers.
  • Bench installation

Garden bench and traditional bench

Picnic Table Donation Details

Accessible Picnic Table: $2800.00 or Standard Picnic Table: $3000.00

We offer two types of picnic tables under our program. Donation of the picnic table is tax deductible. Each picnic table purchase includes:

  • Commemorative Picnic Table
    • Accessible Picnic Table ($2800.00) or,
    • Standard Picnic Table ($3000.00)
  • One 3-inch by 6-inch plaque to be mounted on the table. Includes a maximum of three lines of engraved text, with twenty-one (21) characters per line, including punctuation, spaces, and numbers.
  • Picnic table installation

A second plaque is available for an additional fee (only available for picnic tables) for $300.00

Commemorative Program Application Process 

Follow the steps below to submit your application for a tree, bench, or picnic table.
Check location availability

Check the location availability based on whether you are requesting a tree, bench, or picnic table. Consider these locations before you start your request.

Potential Locations
Tree Planting Locations

The following locations are currently unavailable for new trees:

Waterfront Area:

  • Lake Street
  • Caldwell Street
  • East Beach
  • West Beach

Downtown Area:

  • Riverside Park
  • Kinsmen Park
  • Farley Mowatt Park
  • Memorial Park
  • Wakely Gardens
  • Rotary Park

Cavan Street Park

 Please review the listed commemorative park locations capable of accommodating new tree plantings:

  • Riverwalk (Cavan St between Barrett St and Jocelyn St)
  • Wladyka Park (Splash Pad)
  • Union Cemetery
  • Welcome Cemetery
  • King's Field (2025-2026 planting)

If you have a place in mind that you feel can accommodate a new tree planting, you can request this location as a special request during your application. For parks at full capacity, donors may request to be put on a waiting list. 

Bench Installation Locations

The following locations are currently unavailable for new benches:

Waterfront Area:

  • Lake Street
  • Caldwell Street
  • East Beach
  • West Beach

Downtown Area

  • Riverside Park
  • Memorial Park
  • Wakely Gardens
  • Rotary Park

Cavan Street Park

Please review the listed commemorative park locations capable of accommodating a new bench:

  • Wladyka Park (Splash Pad)
  • Optimist Park
  • Memorial Park
  • Union Cemetery
  • Welcome Cemetery
  • King's Field (2025-2026 installation)

If you have a place in mind that you feel can accommodate a new bench, you can request this location as a special request during your application. For parks at full capacity, donors may request to be put on a waiting list.

Picnic Table Installation Locations 
Please review the listed commemorative park locations eligible to accommodate new picnic table (standard or accessible):
  • Wladyka Park (Splash Pad)
  • Optimist Park
  • Memorial Park
  • Union Cemetery
  • Welcome Cemetery
  • King's Field (2025-2026 installation)

If you have a place in mind that you feel can accommodate a new picnic table, you can request this location as a special request during your application. For parks at full capacity, donors may request to be put on a waiting list. 

 Align installation timelines with your request
Installations and plantings are completed annually in the spring and in the fall. Requests for spring installation/plantings must be received by March 15 and requests for fall installation/planting by August 1, as weather permits.
 Submit your application

Complete your application online. Please note that submitting an application does not guarantee your request will be fulfilled. Staff will contact you once you have submitted an application for next steps. Please feel free to email us or call 905-885-8760 to check the status of your request or if you need assistance with your application.

Submit an Application

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