Bench and Tree Memorials

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Bench and Tree Memorials

Community members or interest groups are encouraged to participate in one of the City of Scottsdale’s Memorial Programs as a way to communicate a significant birthday, anniversary, special event, or the passing of a loved one. Consider donating a bench or tree to commemorate a significant event.

You can quickly apply for a memorial online!
We will contact you once we receive the submittal.

Benches

Your donation of a park bench helps to beautify the park, and provide a useful amenity that thousands of park users can enjoy and appreciate. The gift of a park bench is a unique way to remember a loved one or honor an individual. You will work with city staff to determine the best location for your bench. You have the option to purchase a bench to be placed at a new site or purchase a bench to replace an existing bench that may be reaching the end of its usefulness. Bench design and location may vary based on the needs of park. Some parks may not be available at all times.

NOTE: If a bench is damaged due to storm damage, vandalism, construction or other unforeseen circumstances it will be replaced with a similar type, if available.

Cost: $1,300

Includes:
    -Concrete Base (if needed)
    -Bench
    -6" x 8" bronze plaque
    -Site preparation
    -Maintenance (life of the bench)
    -Installation

Delivery and installation takes a minimum of 10-12 weeks.

Trees

Your donation of a tree helps to beautify the park for years to come. You will work with the Parks and Recreation Coordinators to determine park and tree location. Final location, specific type and size of tree will be determined by staff. Not all tree choices and parks are available at all times. The location is dependant on the needs of Parks and Recreation, and the planning processes that may already be underway.

Cost: $300

Includes:
    -Cost of tree
    -Site preparation and planting
    -Maintenance (life of the tree)

Trees will be planted from October - March only.

Tree Species Available

The following are links to information about the trees and are not affliated with The City Scottsdale.

Blue Palo Verde	Chilean Mesquite	Chinese Pistache
Chinkapin Oak	Desert Museum	Desert Willow
Elm	Fan-tex Ash	Gambel Oak
Shamel Ash	Silktree (Mimosa)	Sissoo
Sonoran Palo Verde	Southern Live Oak	Sweet Acacia
Texas Red Oak	Tipu	Willow Acacia

Park Locations Available

Agua Linda Park	Apache Park	Aztec Park	Cactus Park	Chaparral Park	Cholla Park
Comanche Park	Eldorado Park	George "Doc" Cavalliere Park	Grayhawk Park	Horizon Park	Indian School Park
Ironwood Park	Florence Ely Nelson Desert Park	McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park	Mescal Park	Mountain View Park	Northsight Park
Osborn Park	Paiute Park	Papago Rotary Park	Rio Montaña Park	Rotary Park	Scottsdale Civic Center Mall
Scottsdale Ranch Park	Shoshone Park	Sonoran Hills Park	Stonegate Equestrian Park	Thunderbird Park	Vista Del Camino Park

Other memorial opportunities

The Parks and Recreation Department may have additional enhancement items for programs, parks, or community centers available through the memorial program. Contact Sunny for details (see contact information below).

Payment

Please make checks payable to the City of Scottsdale and mail it to:

City of Scottsdale
Mountain View Park and Community Center
8625 E. Mountain View Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85258