Sponsorship Through Dedications

Tree, Bench and Picnic Table Dedication Program
Renewals
The City of Richmond is now accepting renewals for benches and picnic tables. Contact the Parks Department at parks@richmond.ca or 604-247-4453 to renew.

If a plaque has been removed without prior knowledge, contact the Parks Department.

About the Program
The City of Richmond's Tree, Bench and Picnic Table Dedication Program was introduced in February 1991 and was adopted by Council in March 2003. The program offers community members the opportunity to dedicate an existing bench or table in one of Richmond's parks or open space systems to allow friends and families to recognize loved ones while simultaneously contributing to the enhancement of Richmond's parks and open space system. Due to the contribution of these dedications, there are currently more than 450 benches and 50 tables within Richmond parks.

• All bench dedications are accepted on the basis of being maintained by the City of Richmond for 10 years. After 10 years, see the Tree, Bench and Picnic Table Policy.
• The bench/picnic table shall become City property and will be placed on the City's regular schedule of maintenance. The bench/picnic table will be relocated or removed whenever necessary; all reasonable efforts will be made to notify the dedicator if their bench/picnic table is affected.
• A maximum of three plaques per bench and eight plaques per picnic table are permitted for each dedication bench/table. Dedicators are to provide wording for the plaque to the City with the wording to match the plaque spacing requirements and approved by the City.
• The identity of dedicators shall become part of the public record.

• The minimum amount required to construct and install a standard City of Richmond park bench, on a crushed limestone pad, is $3,500 and $4,000 for a picnic table, respectively (inclusive of all charges).
• A tax receipt will be issued for the dedication amount less the value of the plaque.
• There may be special circumstances in which the dedication amount required, or the type of bench/picnic table installed, will be changed. These cases will be identified when the application is discussed with City staff.
• Costs are subject to change without notice.

Bench and Picnic Table Renewals
In October 2018, the City began the renewal process for all benches and picnic tables dedicated over 10 years ago. The renewal process gives dedicators the option to renew or to discontinue participation in the program. This allows new dedicators the opportunity to make a dedication in areas that were previously full. If you believe you dedicated your bench or picnic table over 10 years ago and have not yet received a renewal letter from the City, contact the Parks Department at parks@richmond.ca or 604-247-4453.

Available Locations
To check available locations for dedication, view the Dedication Program interactive map. 

Application Forms
Applications are accepted on a first come, first serve basis. When the form is complete, return it to the City of Richmond's Parks Department. Cheques can be made payable to the City of Richmond. Applications can be mailed to the following address:

Magnus Sinclair
Community Services Building
5599 Lynas Lane
Richmond BC V7C 5B2

 Bench Picnic Table Dedication Application

• 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 time is at the Parks Department's discretion.
• Due to maintenance reasons, plaques are not accepted with tree dedications.

• 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.

Contact the Parks Department at parks@richmond.ca or 604-247-4453 for more information.