Memorial Trees and Benches

Memorial Trees and Benches Program.

Memorial tree and plaque, in Lake Park

Memorial Trees

Our Tree of Life program is a wonderful way for people, businesses, and organizations to commemorate an individual, group or special event by having a tree planted in one of the district’s many parks. This program enhances the environment, encourages community involvement, and beautifies our neighborhood parks.

Included with every tree is a golden leaf, inscribed with your personal message and permanently displayed on one of the striking Tree of Life sculptures in the Administrative & Leisure Center or Prairie Lakes Community Center.

The Tree of Life program fee is $575, which includes a 20-year tree replacement guarantee. A personalized cast-bronze plaque is included for display at the base of your memorial tree.

Tree orders are due by September 1 each year. Trees are then planted in the fall.

Please Note: Prairie Lakes Park and Lake Park are our most popular locations for memorials. Tree planting is limited in these parks and we may not be able to accommodate your request. However, our program does include the adoption of an existing tree. Those options are popular, and one may be suitable for your memorial.
*Tree availability is limited at Central Park, Lake Park, and Prairie Lakes Park. *Prices are subject to change.

Tree of Life Info Sheet

Adoption Tree and Leaf Fillable form

New Tree and Leaf Fillable form

Tree options available: Tree of Life – Tree Pictures

Memorial Trees and Benches

Centennial Park Memorial Bench, courtesy of State Representative Mary Moylan.

Memorial Park Bench Program

These beautiful benches make a lasting contribution to the enjoyment of a park. The cost, which includes a personalized engraved plate on the backrest, is $650. Existing benches may be adopted for $275.

For more information, please contact Julie Bohannon, at the Parks Department: 847-390-4944, or Julie.Bohannon@DPParks.org

Please Note: Our program includes the adoption of an existing bench. Those options are popular, and one may be suitable for your memorial.
*Benches are no longer available at Central Park and Lake Park.
*Prairie Lakes Park has only existing benches available for adoption. *Prices are subject to change.

Memorial Bench Order Fillable form

Memorial Bench Adoption Fillable form

Memorial Trees and Benches