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 apply for a memorial online. We will contact you within 2 business days, once we receive the submittal.

Apply for a Bench or Tree Memorial

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. Bench design and location may vary based on the needs of park. Some parks may not be available at all times.

Cost: $2,200

Includes:

  • Concrete base (as needed, site specific) 
  • Bench
  • 6" x 8" bronze plaque
  • Site preparation
  • Maintenance
  • Installation

Delivery and installation takes a minimum of 6 months or longer due to bench production and shipping delays.

Trees

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

Cost: $300

Includes:

  • Cost of 24 inch box tree
  • Site preparation and planting
  • Maintenance

Trees will be planted from October to May or at the discretion of staff.

Tree Species Available

Note: All trees are not available at all times and final tree selection will be determined by staff.

Park Locations Available

Note: All locations are not available at all times and final bench/tree placement will be determined by city staff, if location is not listed below we are not accepting donations at this time.

  • Agua Linda Park
  • Apache Park (only accepting tree donations)
  • Chaparral Park (only accepting tree donations)
  • Cholla Park (2 bench locations available, no tree donations)
  • Comanche Park
  • Indian School Park (only accepting tree donations)
  • Florence Ely Nelson Desert Park
  • Mountain View Park (only accepting tree donations)
  • Northsight Park
  • Osborn Park
  • Paiute Park (only accepting tree donations)
  • Shoshone Park
  • Sonoran Hills Park
  • Vista Del Camino Park

Payment

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

City of Scottsdale - Parks & Recreation
Attention: Eric Ibsen
7447 E. Indian School Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Last Updated: Oct 21, 2024

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