Commemorative Tree and Bench Program

There are no commemorative tree locations available at Lakeview Park, Memorial Park or the Oshawa Valley Botanical Gardens/Kinsmen Valleyview Park. 

• Commemorative tree fee:  $609.31 + HST = $688.52
• Fee includes: commemorative tree, plaque (maximum 100 characters) and replacement if necessary
• Donors must purchase commemorative tree and plaque - the purchase of plaque only is not allowed
• Plaque wording is subject to City approval - plaques require 2 to 3 weeks for production
• Donations are eligible for a tax receipt
• Applications submitted after August 31 will be planted in the spring of the following year
• Ashes and other items are not allowed to be placed near or on the tree and any such items will be removed
• Parks Planning & Development is responsible for the redevelopment and revitalization of the City's existing parks. Please note: the City retains the right to relocate a donated commemorative tree at any time. If relocation is required, Parks staff will contact the donor to discuss alternative locations.

There are no commemorative bench locations available at Lakeview Park, Memorial Park or the Oshawa Valley Botanical Gardens/Kinsmen Valleyview Park.

• Commemorative bench fee:  $2,312.31 + HST = $2,612.91
• Fee includes: commemorative metal bench, bronze plaque (maximum of 100 characters), cement pad, installation and replacement if necessary
• Plaque wording is subject to City approval
• Donations are eligible for a tax receipt
• Applications submitted after August 31 will be installed in the spring of the following year
• The bench installation process can take up to 4 months and includes:
• Production and delivery (can take up to 3 months - dependant on supplier)
• Cement pad to be poured and cured
• Bench installation
• Ashes and other items are not allowed to be placed on the bench or planted around the bench and any such items will be removed
• Parks Planning & Development is responsible for the redevelopment and revitalization of the City's existing parks. Please note: the City retains the right to relocate a donated commemorative bench at any time. If relocation is required, Parks staff will contact the donor to discuss alternative locations.

For Fall 2020 tree planting, bench and plaque installations - the application process has been suspended until further notice.

For Spring 2021 tree planting, bench and plaque installations - the application process will open on September 1, 2020.

Submit online Application for Commemorative Tree and Bench Program - we will review your application, confirm location availability and send back to you for payment. The location will be held for 30 days. If payment is not received during that time, the location will be released and will become available to others.

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

• 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. Large gatherings must be arranged through the Facility Booking Office.
• The City does not allow ashes or memorial items to be placed under, near, around or on any commemorative tree or bench.