Is there a special place where you enjoyed a sunset or caught your first bug or climbed a tree or just wanted to sit down for a minute to catch your breath? Family birthdays, anniversaries, special appreciation, love dedication, these are all special memories for us. Why not give a memory that will last for future generations to enjoy.
The Town of Georgina offers residents, organizations, service clubs, professional associations, neighbourhood associations and foundations a chance to make help a community grow.
Location
Georgina has many parks and facilities available for donated trees, park benches or equipment where they will be well looked after. Staff will do their best to fulfill the donator's wishes regarding where he or she would like their item placed. Contact the Community Services Department to arrange a site meeting. Locations vary on soil suitability for trees and recreation use for benches.
Special Ceremonies
Special ceremonies are to be after the installation of the tree/bench and should be brought to the Town’s attention in order to prepare the site (clean up area is required, etc.) for your special moment.
Installation
Tree planting will be determined by the season; therefore, requests received between September and March will be planted in the spring, and requests between April and August will be planted in the fall.
Warranty / Maintenance
All items gifted to the Town of Georgina will have a supplier warranty with an additional Town warranty of one year. However, the Town will maintain and repair any damage made to any gift items donated.
Partial Donations
Partial Donations are welcome with the understanding that the donated amount will be held on account until the required funds have been reached.
Options
Trees
Trees are 4-8 ft. in height and 50-60mm in diameter
Tree installation including plaque (4” x 7”) may vary in price and the minimum installation price for a tree is $1,000 (inc. taxes).
Bench
The cost for an average bench, plaque (2” x 5”) and installation is $3,000 (inc. taxes).
The bench ends and seat are made from solid steel flat bar and H.S. steel tube and all steel components are protected with E-Coat Rust Proofing.
Benches will be installed in the months of June through November to avoid frost conditions and will be mounted to a concrete pad. Concrete prices are subject to change at any time.
Dimensions
- Height: 31.50” (80.0cm)
- Length: 70.00” (177.8cm)
- Depth: 24.60” (62.5cm)
- Seat: 18.00” (45.7cm)
- Weight: 140lbs (63.5kg.)
Inclusive Recreation
The Town of Georgina Community Services Department is continuously working to develop program opportunities to better serve children, youth & adults with special needs. With the support of facilitators, modified programming, modified programming or specialized equipment, the Town is committed to increasing the accessibility of our programs and accommodating individuals special needs. Learn about our current accessibility inclusion initiatives.
Contact our Community Services Department for more information.