Commemorative Bench Program
Pay tribute to a loved one or special occasion by purchasing a commemorative park bench.
The City of Markham is pleased to offer the Commemorative Bench Program to provide the opportunity to celebrate the life of a loved one or commemorate any of life’s special events. Your bench will become a place to rest, to enjoy peaceful conversation with friends or family, to appreciate the beauty of Markham’s parks and open spaces, and to benefit the entire community.
- How Much Does A Commemorative Bench Cost?
The cost of a commemorative bench is $2,640.00 + HST (13%) $343,20 = $2,983.20. This cost includes:
- One municipal quality, steel, powder coated bench
- One precast concrete bench pad
- One commemorative plaque (to be affixed to bench)
- Delivery to site, installation of the concrete pad, bench and plaque
- What Is The Application Process?
If you are interested in purchasing a commemorative bench, once you contact the City of Markham, Operations Parks, Forestry and Horticulture staff will work with you to determine a suitable park or open space location for the bench.
Operations Parks, Forestry and Horticulture staff will attempt to accommodate the preferred park and installation location for the bench, however some park locations may have reached full capacity and a new location will need to be selected.
Once a park and location is approved, the applicant must complete and submit an application form and payment for the bench.
A bench and plaque will be ordered and will be installed at the agreed upon park location within two to six months of the application submission. This is dependent on any unforeseen circumstances such as site conditions due to weather, bench supply from the manufacturer, or construction work preventing site access in the park, which may impact the installation date.
- How Can I Apply?
If you are interested in the program and would like more information, reach out to the City’s Contact Centre 905.477.5530 or customerservice@markham.ca.
- What Are The Terms And Conditions?
Ownership
Benches installed under the Commemorative Bench Program will remain the property of the City of Markham and cannot be removed once installed.
Maintenance and Repair
The City will maintain and perform any necessary repairs on the bench for a maximum of 10 years.
Replacement
Starting from the date of installation for a 10-year period, the City will provide one replacement bench for any bench that has been damaged for any reason, beyond the point of repair, at no additional cost to the applicant.
The City will cover the cost of one replacement plaque over the 10 year period from the date of installation.
Agreement Term
Ten years after the date of installation, the applicant may contact the City if they wish to extend the terms of agreement for an additional 10-year period, pending the assessment of the bench condition.