Bench & Tree Donations

1. Select a Bench Location. Our city parks have space for additional benches. Bench types for all locations have been pre-determined. Indicate a location you would like the bench installed and we will try to honor your wishes, however the Department may offer additional recommendations.

2. Select Plaque Inscription. A cast bronze plaque will be installed on bench with letters engraved signifying your message. 

3. Complete the application (see attachment below). Submit application with gift payable to the City of Port Washington. The gift amount depends on the location of the bench but generally ranges from $1500 to $3000. The gift amount is due with application and reflects the bench, delivery, site preparation, concrete, plaque engraving, and perpetural care.

4.Install the Bench. Attendance during the bench installation is welcome but not required. Let us know how you would like to be involved.

5.The Parks & Recreation Department maintains a permanent record of Celebration Benches. You will receive a thank you letter, photo and map of its location.

	Location:  Neighborhood Park Bench Type:  Neighborhood Bench  Plaque Size: 3"x7" Gift Amount: $1500			Location:  Coal Dock Park and Fisherman's Park BenchType:  Decorative Bench Plaque Size: 5"x8" Gift Amount: $2500
	Location:  Harborwalk north of Rotary BenchType:  Harbor Walk Bench  Plaque Size: 5"x8" Gift Amount: $2000			Location:  Coal Dock Park BenchType:  Crain Rail Bench Plaque Size: 5"x8" Gift Amount: $3000

  

1. Select a tree species. We are open to all types of trees, although Forestry personnel will have final approval. Trees are approximately 1 ½’’ - 2’’ in diameter and 7’ - 10’ tall. We recommend the following species: London Planetree,Swamp White Oak, Bitternut Hickory, Serbian Spruce, White Pine, Dawn Redwood and Ohio Buckeye

2. Select a location. Most of the City parks have space for additional trees. We will try to honor your wishes, however the Department may offer additional recommendations.

3. Complete the application(see attachment below). Submit application with $400 gift payable to the City of Port Washington. The gift amount reflects the tree, delivery, soil preparation, planting, mulch, water, and perpetual care.

4.Plant the tree. Attendance during the planting process is welcome, but not required. Let us know how you would like to be involved. Trees are planted in the spring or fall.

5.The Parks & Recreation Department maintains a permanent record of Celebration Trees. By Department policy, markers or plaques are not allowed to be placed at the tree. You will receive a thank you letter, photo and map of its location.

	London Planetree		White Pine
	Swamp White Oak		Dawn Redwood
	Bitternut Hickory		Ohio
	Serbian Spruce