Sponsorship Through Dedications


About the Program

The City of Richmond's Tree, Bench and Picnic Table Dedication Program (Dedication Program) was adopted by Council in March 2003. The program offers community members the opportunity to dedicate an existing bench or table and allows friends and families to recognize loved ones while simultaneously contributing to the enhancement of Richmond's parks and open space system. Thanks to the Dedication Program, there are currently more than 470 benches and 67 tables within Richmond parks.

Missing Plaques and Renewals

The City is currently updating existing dedications across the city. If your dedicated asset is missing a plaque, or has a temporary plaque in place, please contact the City of Richmond Parks Department at 604-247-4453 or email parksprograms@richmond.ca


New Dedications

How to dedicate a Bench or Picnic Table

  1. Read through Policy 7019 - Tree, Bench and Picnic Table Dedication Program, Terms and Conditions, and FAQs about the Dedication Program
  2. Find an available location for dedication using the Dedication Program interactive map.
  3. Fill out the Online Application form or print off the PDF and mail to:
    ATTN: PARKS PROGRAMS
    Community Services Division
    5599 Lynas Lane
    Richmond BC, V7C 5B2
  4. City Staff will contact you within to confirm availability of location or suggest alternatives.
  5. Once the location is confirmed you will receive a contract for review and the cost of a plaque will be collected as a deposit and a contract will be signed.
  6. Plaque design process will begin.
  7. Once plaque design is confirmed, the plaque will be installed within 6 weeks.

Click to view the interactive Dedication Map


Costs

Dedication Type Standard Bench Standard Picnic Table
Initial Full Dedication Fee (one plaque included): $3,500 $4,000
Initial Shared Dedication Fee (price per dedication and includes one plaque): $2,000  $2,250
Renewal Fee (additional 10 year term)*: $3,000 $3,500
Additional Plaque** $500 $500
*Renewal fee is $3,000 total for shared dedications.
**Additional charges may apply for special requests on plaques.

Fees are subject to change at anytime without notice.

A tax receipt will be issued for the dedication amount less the cost of the plaque.

Shared Dedications

Shared dedications are assets with plaques contributed by multiple parties. These parties are identified and organized through the dedicators (not the City) and the City administers the asset on behalf of the two parties. Parties must enter into a shared dedication at the same time during the initial dedication of an asset. Shared dedications are not available for assets with existing dedications.


See FAQs for additional information on dedicating benches and picnic tables in public spaces.


Tree Dedication Details

  • Tree species and variety are dependent on the site selected within the City.
  • Preferences may be discussed with City staff.
  • The tree shall become City property and will be placed on the City’s regular schedule of maintenance.
  • The identity of dedicators shall become part of the public record.
  • Planting is carried out by City staff at a time identified by the City’s Urban Forestry department.
  • Plaques are not installed with tree dedications to protect the health of the tree.

Costs

The minimum amount required to purchase and plant a 7.0 cm (2.75 in.) caliper tree is $650. The final amount is dependent on the type of tree.

  • A tax receipt will be issued.
  • Costs are subject to change without notice.

For more information regarding the City of Richmond Dedication Program please contact:

Parks Programs – Community Services
5599 Lynas Lane, Richmond BC, V6Y 5B2
Phone: 604-247-4453
Email: parksprograms@richmond.ca