Donor Opportunities

MEMORIALS AND DONATIONS

PURPOSE

The purpose is to provide the public or interested parties the opportunity to make cash or in-kind donations for memorials and park amenities that enhances the city’s vast park system.

DEFINITIONS
Donation – a free contribution or gift to the city.

Memorial – something designed to preserve the memory, event, etc., as a monument or a plaque.

POLICY
The Park and Recreation Department will evaluate each request for donations or memorials and determine approval. Donations or contributions over $5000 may need City Commission approval. Donations or memorial requests must be consistent with park needs, the mission of the Park and Recreation Department, goals, aesthetic and the Park and Recreation Master Plan.

PROCEDURES

Individuals or groups wishing to make a donation or purchase a memorial must fill out a donation/memorial request form, which is available at 1700 River Drive North or at the bottom of this page.
All requests will be reviewed by the Park and Recreation Director or his/her designee.
Every attempt will be made to process the requests in a timely manner (usually seven (7) business days).
The Park and Recreation Director or his/her designee will work closely with the interested party to ensure the donation or memorial is acceptable and follows this policy.
Installation of memorials or donated items will be completed by the Park and Recreation Department or partnered contractor.
Costs of memorials or donated items may include materials, installation, and future maintenance considerations based on the life cycle of the amenity.
Donations for general park purposes, project development, and general upkeep will also be considered.
The Park and Recreation Department is not responsible for theft, vandalism, or displacement of memorials and other various donated park amenities, including trees, benches, plaques, etc.
Credit cards may not be used to provided cash donations

MEMORIAL TREES
Memorial Trees are a great opportunity to celebrate the life of loved ones and honor those who have touched our lives, as well as adding shade, beauty and wind protection in our wonderful park system.

Choose a park and general location, subject to the approval of the Park and Recreation Director or his/her designee, utilities, and irrigation. Trees will be staked and mulched at time of planting. (Spring and Fall).

Parks Available

Belview	Grande Vista	Fox Hollow	Meadowlark
Montana	Rhodes	North Kiwanis	West Bank
Horizon	Eagles Crossing	Chowen Spring	Sand Hills
Lion's	Dudley Anderson	Sunrise	Heren
Graybill	Hylande	Sunnyside	Carter
Gibson	Overlook	Sun River Meadows	Pacific Steel/Recycling Dog Park
Eagle Falls	Anaconda Hills	River's Edge Trail	Elk's Riverside Park
West Kiwanis

Recommended Trees

Maple
Ohio Buckeye
Pine
Linden
Bur Oak
Spruce
Honey Locust
Hackberry
Flowering Crab
Elm

Granite Markers for Memorial Tees

6" x 12"

Circle of Giving

4" x 6" Cast Bronze Marker

MEMORIAL BENCHES AND TABLES
Memorial benches and tables create sitting and picnic areas for the entire community to enjoy, as well as, honoring loved ones in our lives or dedicating a special event.

Choose a park and general location, subject to the approval of the Park and Recreation Director or his/her designee and contingent on utilities and irrigation. Benches and tables are secured to a concrete pad at time of installation.

Standard Park Bench
Exposed Aggregate Bench
Davidson Bench
Standard Picnic Table
Exposed Aggregate Table
Standard Round Table
Exposed Aggregate Round Table
Steel Benches & Tables

Cast Bronze Markers for Benches and Tables

4" x 6"
7" x 9"
Additional sizes available upon request

OTHER PARK AMENITIES
Many other features create a vibrant park experience. Listed are some other ideas of what can be provided through a donation.

Choose a park and general location, subject to the approval of the Park and Recreation Director or his/her designee and contingent on utilities and irrigation.