Tree and Bench Memorials provide the opportunity to celebrate and remember loved ones while enhancing the beauty and enjoyment of parks in the community. Donations made through the memorial program are tax deductible. Park benches and memorial trees are installed twice a year; once in the spring, for donations made by February 1, for a maximum of 10 trees, and once in the fall for donations made by August 1, for a maximum of 10 trees.
MEMORIAL PARK BENCHES
Dedicate a new or existing park bench in a neighborhood or flagship park. A 15-year park bench donation includes a concrete slab, bench and recognition plaque. Bench style varies by location. Recognition plaques are 8" x 3" with 3 lines; 75 characters maximum (25 maximum per line).
- Flagship Parks: $3,000
- Neighborhood Parks: $2,500
- Corporate Donors: $4,000
Flagship Parks/Sites
Belmont Golf Club (formerly Downers Grove Golf Club), Belmont Prairie, Doerhoefer Park, Downer Burial Place, Downers Grove Museum/Wandschneider Park, Downers Grove Recreation Center, Fishel Park (playground only), Gilbert Park, Hummer Park, Lyman Woods, McCollum Park, Memorial Park, Prince Pond and Washington Park
Patriots Park is no longer available for memorial benches
Lifespan and Renewals
The lifespan of our benches is 15 years. After 15 years, a donor may opt to renew their bench. If a donor opts not to renew, the donor will receive the plaque from the original bench. To renew your Park Bench Memorial, email info@dgparks.org.
Contact Us
If you interested in a Park Bench Memorial, please contact us at info@dgparks.org or call 630.963.3425.
MEMORIAL PARK TREES 
Donors may select a new tree from a variety of species suitable for planting by the Park District, depending on the season. A donor recognition plaque is included with the tree memorial. A tree memorial continues throughout the life of the tree and a minimum of 2 years. Installed near the base of the tree, recognition plaques are 5" in diameter and include a name and year only.
- Flagship Parks: $1,000
- Neighborhood Parks: $1,000
- Corporate Donors: $1,500
Species and Sites Available (subject to change)
Our Forester will work with you to select a tree species that will thrive the best in your desired and available location.
- Shade Trees: Approximately 50 feet tall at maturity and provide cool shade, offer habitats for wildlife and create an array of fall color.
- Ornamental Trees: Approximately 15 to 30 feet at maturity and contribute interest to the landscape with flowers, fruit, fall color and form. These trees typically have a 25-30 year life span.
- Conifers: Approximately 50 feet tall at maturity. These cone-bearing trees are mostly evergreens, but some may drop their needles in the fall.
Contact Us
If you interested in a Park Bench Memorial, please contact us at info@dgparks.org or call 630.963.3425.
ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
Memorials may be available for other park amenities including, but not limited to, fountains, pavilions and playgrounds.
