Parks Donations

About the Program

• Donation Items

  The following items are available. Please read our brochure for pricing information and further details. 

  • Park bench: Commemorate a park bench in a park or along a walkway. Plaque included.
  • Park bench renewal: Renew a previous bench donation for 10 years. Renewal includes new paint and boards; existing plaque re-used.
  • Picnic table: Commemorate a picnic table in a park. The commemorative plaque is inlaid into the top of the table. Wheelchair accessible tables are optional.
  • Picnic table renewal: Renew a previous picnic table donation for 10 years. This includes new paint and boards; existing plaque re-used.
  • Bike rack: Donate a bike rack to be placed at a park, beach or along a trail. Plaque included.
  • Pet stand: Donate a pet stand dispenser to be installed at a park or along a walkway. Donors can choose to have a photo of their favourite pet(s) included on the dispenser.
  • Tree planting: A tree will be planted in a City park, boulevard or trail. Please note that the location of the tree will not be specified or tracked. Also, plaques will not be installed as part of this donation. Rather, donors receive a certificate of appreciation or they can choose to mail it to a loved one as a gift.

  Further information about furniture donations

  • Most donations are valid for 15 years. After this period is complete, the donor is entitled to renew their donation for an additional 10 years. After a total term of 25 years, the donation lifecycle is deemed complete and the space will be made available to a new donor.
  • The timeline for furniture installation is approximately 12-15 weeks from the date of payment, although we do not install furniture in the winter or between June 1 and Aug. 30.
  • If the donation is being made by multiple people, all funds must be collected first. After all funds have been collected, the City will accept one payment for the furniture. Multiple tax receipts will be made for each of the individual donors.
• Other Donation Options

  • Park improvement projects: Sponsor or donate toward a new park improvement project. Examples include gazebos, park shelters, playground equipment, landscape development or more. All donors are recognized on a project dedication plaque.
  • Hanging basket sponsor: Sponsor a hanging basket for the season. A sponsor recognition plaque will be installed on the hanging basket post. Sponsors will receive a certificate of appreciation or can choose to have certificates mailed to a loved one as a gift.
  • Floral display sponsor: Sponsor one of our spectacular floral garden displays for the entire season. Locations include Gyro or Rotary Parks. A sponsor recognition plaque will be installed at the garden. Sponsors will receive a certificate of appreciation or can choose to have certificates mailed to a loved one as a gift.
  • Park stewardship: Donate toward the upkeep of your favourite park, trail or beach. Sponsors will receive a certificate of appreciation or can choose to have certificates mailed to a loved one as a gift.
  • Plaque addition or replacement: Add a second plaque or update the existing plaque with a new inscription. With the consent of the original donor, a second plaque may be added to an existing bench.  The second plaque will be placed on the bench for the remainder of the bench donation period.  At the end of the donation period, both plaques will be removed and returned to their original donor. Contact the Parks Department at 250-490-2500 if you are unsure of the time remaining on your bench donation period.
• Donation Locations

  We have developed two maps showing furniture available throughout the city (see the links below). If you have an idea of a different location that is not shown, please contact us.

  • Benches and Tables
  • Bike Racks

• More Information and Application Form

  If you’d like to read more about the Parks Donation Program, please read our 2022 Parks Donation Program booklet.  You can download the application form here.

  View the map of Penticton gifting locations. 

• Adopt-a-Park Program

  Calling all community members! We’re seeking volunteers to participate in this program, which aims to improve the appearance of local parks. It’s a fun, social way of giving back to your community while taking part in light maintenance duties. Find out more about our Adopt-a-Park program!