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Richmond Hill's Commemorative Bench and Plaque Dedication Program is a initiative resulting from an increase in requests from residents for opportunities to participate in a bench dedication program within the City’s parks and open spaces. Parks provide enjoyable spaces that support healthy lifestyles and offer opportunities to connect and socialize.
You can donate a park bench to celebrate occasions such as:
- Birthdays
- Anniversaries
- Weddings
- Celebrations of life
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The program will include both existing and new benches. A plaque will be affixed to the front of each bench. |
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| Staff will contact you to verify the location of the bench. Not all park areas are suitable for dedicated bench placement, however, every effort will be made to try to accommodate the request of the contributor. Richmond Hill reserves the right to determine and limit the locations of a bench. Benches with a plaque will be installed by staff in the designated area and will be located to coincide with the general scheme for the park. |
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Cost varies by location and whether you would like to dedicate a new or existing bench. The following costs include both the plaque and bench:
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Frequently Asked Questions
| Who is responsible for maintenance of the bench (cleaning, graffiti, etc.)? |
| Parks staff are responsible for the maintenance of celebration benches in the same manner as other park benches. In the event that the dedicated bench and/or plaque is damaged or destroyed, Richmond Hill is responsible for the replacement. |
| Can I leave flowers on the bench? |
| Placement of wreaths, flowers and/or other items are not be permitted and will be removed. |
| How long will it take for the bench/plaque to be placed? |
| Staff will contact the contributor once the bench has been installed. Park benches and plaques will only be installed between May and November. |
| Will the benches ever be removed? |
| Dedications will be recognized for the life-cycle of the park where the bench is located, which is generally up to 30 years. Please note that this date is limited to the park and not the bench. |