Bench Dedication Program
 
Through our bench program friends and families can create a dedication or memorial by placing a public bench in one of Calgary’s numerous parks or pathways. Each bench carries a different story through the words engraved on the plaque. These lovely benches with their bronze plaques serve as a lasting reminder or a timeless gift to a loved one.
Thanks to the numerous donations over the years, there are nearly 1000 dedication benches throughout our city. The benches are an attractive and useful addition to our recreational areas and are much appreciated by the many citizens who visit and use Calgary’s parks and pathways every day.
Each year dedication benches are donated and installed throughout the City of Calgary parks and pathways by citizens and organizations in memory of loved ones, friendships and special events.
Benches
It costs $3500 to sponsor a bench for a ten year term. The price includes the cost of the bench and plaque, installation of the bench and plaque, maintenance and administration costs. The dark red meranti wood bench comes with a five year warranty. These benches will be reviewed every two years for refurbishing if necessary. The cedar benches previously sold are also refurbished every two years. Bench options are renewable after the 10-year period has expired. Prices are subject to change.
Bench Placement
Benches can be placed in any city park in Calgary, or along the river pathway system, with prior approval. As the number of benches in parks increases, the city will limit the amount allowed in each area.
Please ask if your desired location is available before you begin the application process.
Installation
From the time of the receipt of the donation in full, it will take approximately 10-12 weeks to complete the installation of a bench. If there is brickwork involved in the installation, more time will be required to complete the installation. Installations during the winter months are not possible.
Tax Receipts
All donations are to be made out to the Parks Foundation Calgary in advance of placing orders for benches and plaques. More than one person can donate to a bench. Individual tax receipts can be issued for donations of $25.00 or more to the donor whose name appears on the cheque or credit card. Cash donations can also be tax receipted when accompanied by the donor name and address.
Order your Bench now!
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General Bench Application Form
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Nose Hill Bench Dedication Program Now Available!
Parks Foundation Calgary is happy to announce that it will be expanding its Memorial Dedication Bench program to Nose Hill Park. Thirty beautiful city and mountain view locations are available. For more information please click on the links below. For information on our general bench program see below.
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Nose Hill Bench Information
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Nose Hill Bench Application
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Nose Hill Bench Locations
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Nose Hill Bench Photos
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