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Commemorative Trees and Benches

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The Commemorative Tree and Bench Program allows the public to pay tribute to a person or occasion by purchasing a park tree or bench for installation in a City of Oshawa public park.

Please note that there will be no on site visit with staff and that staff will choose the exact location of the tree and/or bench. 

  • Community members cannot be on site when the tree or bench is being installed for safety reasons. 
  • Benches with the plaque take between five to eight weeks to arrive from the supplier. Residents will be informed once the bench is installed. Benches will be installed in the fall of each year.
  • Ed Broadbent Park is now finished. Benches that are installed are available to residents, on a first come first serve basis. There are only a few select trees available at this location as well.

Tree planting, bench and plaque installations

SeasonDeadline

For spring 2025

The spring tree application is closed, the fall tree application is open and will close on August 1, 2025, or when the maximum number of trees has been reached.

For fall 2025

The tree and bench application is open and will close July 1, 2025.

Commemorative tree

When filling out the form, please choose a park that you are interested in. However it is subject to approval from City staff.  There are no commemorative tree locations available at Bonnie Brae Point, Easton Park, Ed Broadbent Park, Lakeview Park, Memorial Park, Oshawa Valley Botanical Gardens/Kinsmen Valleyview Park, Rose Valley Park, Rotary Park, Rundle Park or Willowdale Park.

Commemorative tree fee: $688.50 plus HS.T. = $778

Fee includes: 

  • Commemorative tree
  • Plaque (maximum 100 characters) Plaque wording is subject to City approval
  • Replacement if necessary

Additional Information:

  • Trees are planted when possible in either late spring, early summer, or mid-fall, depending on when the application was approved
  • Donations are eligible for a tax receipt
  • Ashes and other items are not allowed to be placed near or on the tree, and any such items will be removed

Commemorative bench

There are no commemorative bench locations available at Lakeview Park, Memorial Park, Northway Court Park, Oshawa Valley Botanical Gardens/Kinsmen Valleyview Park, Rotary Parkor Rose Valley.

A bench must be installed along a walkway to meet the City's Accessibility Standards, when you fill out the application for a bench, you will pick from a list of locations available.

Commemorative bench fee: $2,969.21 plus H.S.T. = $3,355.21

Fee includes: 

  • commemorative metal bench
  • bronze plaque - A plaque can only fit 25 characters (including spaces) per line, with a maximum of four lines. When submitting the plaque wording, please ensure it is exactly how you would like it. (examples Capitals and dashes). Plaque wording is subject to City approval
  • cement pad
  • installation which includes
    • Production and delivery (can take up to three months - dependent on supplier)
    • Cement pad to be poured and cured
    • Bench installation
  • replacement if necessary

Additional Information:

  • Benches must be installed along a pathway
  • Benches will be installed in the Fall of the year it is ordered
  • Donations are eligible for a tax receipt
  • Ashes and other items are not allowed on the bench or planted around the bench, and any such items will be removed

How to apply

Please apply with the online application. The spring tree application is closed for 2025, apply now to have the tree planted this fall.

For multiple requests, please fill out the application for each one, as items will be approved individually.

Once approved, you will receive an email request for payment.

If you are interested and require assistance with the application process, please contact Service Oshawa at 905-436-3311.

Policy
  • The City of Oshawa reserves the right to approve or deny any request for a commemorative tree and/or bench.
  • The City shall approve the tree species and the final location of any tree and/or bench. The City retains the right to relocate a donated tree and/or bench at any time. If relocation is required, Parks staff will contact the donor to discuss alternative locations.
  • All items donated to Parks Services, and/or their associated plaques, become City of Oshawa property. Accordingly, the City will maintain the donated items for their expected life span.
  • Applications will be reviewed throughout the year and installations shall be scheduled as appropriate for the season, considering operational needs.
  • Standard memorial plaques shall be used to ensure consistency in cost, size, type and mounting. Plaque language is subject to City approval.
  • A ceremony or gathering will be permitted; however, in the interest of safety it cannot be held on the day of installation.
  • The City does not allow ashes or memorial items to be placed under, near, around or on any commemorative tree or bench.
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