Commemorative Feature Dedications

Locations and installation considerations:

The approved location of a bench/table installation or tree planting site depends on proposed future development within a park, the location of underground utilities, and other site restrictions. Some parks may already be at capacity and therefore a space may not be available. The Parks Planner will review the proposed location with Parks Operations prior to approval.

For 10-year dedications, the term begins once the commemorative feature is installed. If you wish to renew a bench or table dedication after the 10 years run out, payment must be made for the cost for replacing and maintaining, the bench or table at the then-prevailing rate.

Delivery of the bench, table or tree can take up to six to eight weeks. Installations occur twice per year; in the spring and fall (weather permitting). Exact dates cannot be specified due to weather, grower supply (for trees), park construction and special events. Depending on the timing of the order, the installation will be scheduled for the next available dates.

Request for Commemorative Feature form

Remember a loved one, honour a special occasion, or simply participate in the beautification of your community. Commemorative features can be park benches, picnic tables, or trees. Benches and picnic tables include mounted, personalized plaques. Options include:

1. You may wish to confirm with the City that your proposed location is available prior to making payment. The Parks Planner must approve the location and for plaques, the proposed inscription before the application can be processed.
2. Full payment is required before a commemorative feature is ordered. Payment may be made in person at City Hall by cash, cheque or debit card (unfortunately, in order to keep costs down, credit cards are not accepted) or by mailing a cheque with a completed, signed copy of this form to:
You may wish to confirm with the City that your proposed location is available prior to making payment. The Parks Planner must approve the location and for plaques, the proposed inscription before the application can be processed.
Full payment is required before a commemorative feature is ordered. Payment may be made in person at City Hall by cash, cheque or debit card (unfortunately, in order to keep costs down, credit cards are not accepted) or by mailing a cheque with a completed, signed copy of this form to:
City of Vernon
City Hall
Atten:Parks planner
3400 30th Street
Vernon, BC V1T 5E6
Plaques will be made of Durablack, a special form of anodized aluminum that has silver-grey lettering on a black background. These are longer lasting than brass. Size of plaque is 3" x 8" (75mm x 200mm).
Engraved inscriptions can include a maximum of four lines of text with each line containing up to 30 characters (including letters, spaces and punctuation).
Please choose a message that is uplifting and inspirational or that celebrates the enjoyment of the park space. Birth/death dates are not permitted. Advertising messages are not permitted.
Two names can be put on the plaque as long as all text fits into four lines of 30 character each.
A proof copy of the engraved plaque as it will appear, will be sent to the applicant for approval prior to it being fabricated by the engraver.

For Further Information Contact:

The City of Vernon Community Services:

Phone: 250-550-3634 Fax: 250-545-5309 Email: csbreception@vernon.ca

Commemorative Feature Dedications

Locations and installation considerations:

Request for Commemorative Feature form

For Further Information Contact:

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