Commemorative Feature Dedications

Commemorative Feature Dedications Program Pause

The City of Vernon wishes to inform residents that the Commemorative Feature Dedication Program is not currently accepting applications. This pause is necessary to conduct a review of the program.
Please check back in Spring 2026 for updates.

For pertinent inquiries, please contact the City of Vernon Community Services - csbreception@vernon.ca

Locations and installation considerations:

The approved location of a bench 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 the bench after the 10 years run out, payment must be made for the cost of replacing and maintaining, the bench at the then-prevailing rate.

Request for Commemorative Feature form

Date of installation 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.

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.
1. Complete and submit the online application. Please include proposed location and any alternate locations you may be interested.
2. You will be contacted in regards to payment once the location selection is approved and availability of inventory is confirmed.
3. One payment is received in full, an approximate date of installation will be provided.
4. Payment may be made in person at City Hall by cash, cheque or debit card (in order to keep costs down, credit cards are not accepted unfortunately) or by mailing a cheque with a completed, signed copy of this form to:
City Operations
Attention: Operations Coordinator
1900 48 Avenue
Vernon, BC V1T 8Y7

For Further Information Contact:

The City of Vernon Operations Services
Phone: 250-549-6757
Fax: 250-545-3345
Email: opsreception@vernon.ca

Commemorative Feature Dedications