Parks Donations

Are you interested in making a donation to improve a Penticton park or public space? Whether it’s in memory of a loved one or on behalf of an organization or service group, we offer many different options throughout a range of locations.

This may include dedicated park benches, picnic tables, bike racks, trees, dog pet stands or donating toward other park improvement projects. Please note that space is limited. Before submitting your application, contact a City parks representative to verify that your chosen item and preferred location is available.

Commemorative Plaques

Many of the donated items feature a commemorative plaque, which is often included in the donation cost. Once the donation period is over, we will make every attempt to contact you to return this keepsake. You can either pick it up at City Yards or we will mail it to you directly. Please note that all plaques will be held for one year from the date of removal.

About the Program

Plaque Wording

Parks Donation Application

Is this a renewal of a previous bench or table donation?
If Yes, are we to re-use the existing plaque?
Donated Item
Please indicate what you would like to donate or sponsor:
Select donation level
(Pricing includes all costs including installation, maintenance and taxes.)

(Note:1. Prior to submitting the donation, the location must be verified by authorized City Park’s staff.
2. The timeline for installation varies; however, our crew typically is unable to install plaques from May-September due to operational demands during that time.

Donor Contact Information
Alternate Contact Information
If this donation being made as a gift to another person, then please provide below the name and address of the person who will receive a Letter of Appreciation from the City:

Donors are encouraged to choose messages that are Uplifting, Inspirational or Promote Enjoyment of the park area. To honour a person, consider wording that captures a piece of their personality, the best advice they gave, or a favourite memory of them.

For Example:

  • ‘Your Laughter Will Always be Music to Our Ears’
  • ‘Racing Through the Forest, Over the Mountains, Jumping into the Lake…Thank you [Name] for the Adventure’
  • ‘[Name]’s Favourite Place to Sip Coffee & Converse’
  • ‘It’s a Good Day to Make a New Friend. [Name] Met Many Here.’
  • ‘Pause to Listen to the Whisper of Leaves & the Murmur of Waves.’

Plaques are not intended to serve as replacements for appropriate memorial markers. Dates indicating lifetime and wording (such as ‘In Loving Memory’ and ‘Rest in Peace’) that serves to create a memorial of a deceased person will not be permitted. The City shall approve all plaque wording.

As a Guideline for fit, we suggest a maximum of 6 lines of 35 letters and spaces per line.
For Pet Stands: Donor or Pet name only. For Hanging Baskets & Floral Displays: Donor or Honoree name with up to 32 letters and spaces.

I have read and consent to the guidelines of the Parks Donation Program:
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