Bench & Tree Donation Program

The Bench and Tree Donation Program is designed to increase public enjoyment and participation in Orillia's beautiful parks. Benches and trees are ideal gifts for your favourite park and a great way to recognize someone or a group. Best of all, your donation helps support city parks. Bench and Tree donations are tax deductible; an official receipt will be issued by the City of Orillia.

For donation inquiries or any other information email the Environmental Services and Operations Department or call 705-329-7249.

Guidelines and Application

Benches

You can donate an existing or new park bench. Existing benches are available and, in some instances, new locations may be available. In either case, a donor recognition plaque will be installed on the bench. Orillia offers two different benches:

• Orillia Bench - This bench is available widely throughout the park system. Donation: $700
• Ironsites Bench - This bench, above, is available in a few selected parks. Donation: $1,400

Once you have decided to proceed with a bench donation:

• Fill out an application and your name will be placed on the donation list.
• When your name is next on the list, your application will be reviewed.
• Once the application is approved, we will contact you to arrange payment. You will be asked to provide payment by cash or cheque.
• Once payment has been received, you will be called to arrange for an on-site meeting with Park staff.
  
  

Trees

Trees are planted in the spring and fall. Requests for spring planting must be received by March 1; requests for fall plantings must be received by August 1. The tree species and varieties are selected based on the park and its location. The City Arborist will help select a tree that suits a desired location. The standard donation for a tree is $450.

Once you have decided to proceed with a tree donation:

• Fill out an application and your name will be placed on the donation list.
• When your name is next on the list, your application will be reviewed.
• Once the application is approved, we will contact you to arrange payment. You will be asked to provide payment by cash or cheque.
• Once payment has been received, you will be called to arrange for an on-site meeting to discuss the exact location and the type (species) of tree with the City Arborist.