Commemorative Benches

• The person or group considering the bench dedication will decide its location in consultation with the Parks Department prior to submission of application. An onsite meeting may be required prior to approval of location.

• The Parks Department has a standard style of park bench, as shown in the image above.

• Every effort will be made to accommodate your choice of location; however, changes may be made at the parks supervisor’s discretion. The approved location of a bench installation depends on proposed future development within a park, the location of underground utilities, and other site restrictions.

• Commemorative benches and associated plaques will be maintained by the Town, at no cost to the applicant.

• A bench with a plaque will cost the donor $2,500.00 + HST, which includes installation.
• Plaque wording is to consist of no more than 120 characters. You must include spaces and punctuation as part of the allowed characters per line. Wording will be center on the plaque and the layout will be at the Town's discretion. Bench Plaques are approximately 2" x 6" in size. To assist you, common phrases include “In Loving Memory of” or “In Tribute To” or “To Commemorate.”
• Installation may take upwards of 6 – 8 months; however, bench installation dates cannot be specified due to weather, parks construction priorities and special events situations.
• The donor will be notified of the date of installation of the park bench
• Payment can be made at the Public Works office, 150 Westbury Road.
• It is recommended that applicants speak with the Parks Foreman prior to submission of the application.

*Fees subject to current Fees & Charges Bylaw and must be paid prior to installation of the tree or
amenity.