The Commemorative Tree and Bench Program is one way for you to commemorate or celebrate a cherished moment, event, person, or send an uplifting message.
Welcome to the Program!
An assortment of trees and benches throughout the Town are available for dedication. Anyone can apply to the program by following these steps:
- Fill out an online application form or download and print one out at home to submit in person.
- Use our online mapping program to your preferred tree or bench location and include that information in your application.
- Submit your application. If approved, you will be sent payment options to complete your dedication.
Applications submitted by March 31 will have their dedications completed in the spring. Applications submitted by August 31 will have their dedications completed in the fall.
Background information on the program:
Tree and Bench Commemorative Program Policy
Tree and Bench Commemorative Program Community Consultation
Fees:
Rates listed below are as of November 1, 2024, and are subject to change annually.
| Bench Dedication |
| $2,782 |
Existing Bench with Plaque
To dedicate an existing bench please complete the online application below and select an available bench using our online mapping application linked below.
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| $3,339 |
New Bench with Plaque in Priority Location*
To dedicate a new bench in a priority location please complete the online application below and select a priority location using our online mapping application linked below.
* Priority locations are areas within the Town that Parks Planning has determined would benefit significantly from additional benches. Priority locations for the installation of new bench dedications will be predetermined seasonally by staff to ensure efficient delivery of the program. See map for available priority bench locations.
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| $5,261 |
New Bench with Plaque in Non-Priority Location**
To dedicate a new bench in a non-priority location please complete the online application form linked below and let us know your requested location through the steps listed within the form.
**Non-priority locations are areas within the Town that Parks Planning has determined would not benefit significantly from additional benches. Non-priority locations are subject to approval and discretion of the Supervisor of Parks Development or delegate, to ensure the proposed locations are appropriate. The fees for non-priority locations reflect the full cost and additional staff time to coordinate and install the alternative locations.
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| Tree Dedication |
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$917
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Plaque on Existing Tree
To dedicate an existing tree please complete the online application below and select an available tree using our online mapping application linked below. |
| $917 |
New Tree and Plaque
To dedicate a new tree please complete the online application below and let us know your requested location through the steps listed within the form. Requested locations are subject to approval and discretion of the Supervisor of Parks Development or delegate, to ensure the proposed locations are appropriate. Requested locations must be either along a path or a trail.
Priority locations will not be available for 2025. New tree dedications will be offered for the same fee as existing tree dedications until priority locations are made available. |
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Start an online application
Download and print an application or pick up a hard copy at: Whitby Town Hall (575 Rossland Rd. E., Whitby, ON L1N 2M8) and Whitby Operations Centre (333 McKinney Dr., Whitby, ON L1R 3M2).
Interactive Tree and Bench Dedication Maps
NOTE: By selecting one of the Town’s existing benches and trees available for dedication, your request may be completed faster.
