MENU MEMORIAL TREES AND BENCHES Memorial Trees and Benches Program. Memorial tree and plaque, in Lake Park MEMORIAL TREES Our Tree of Life program is a wonderful way for people, businesses, and organizations to commemorate an individual, group or special event by having a tree planted in one of the district’s many parks. This program enhances the environment, encourages community involvement, and beautifies our neighborhood parks. Included with every tree is a golden leaf, inscribed with your personal message and permanently displayed on one of the striking Tree of Life sculptures in the Administrative & Leisure Center or Prairie Lakes Community Center. The Tree of Life program fee is $300, which includes a 20-year tree replacement guarantee. A personalized cast-bronze plaque is available, for display at the base of your memorial tree, for $275. The deadline to order for spring planting is April 1; fall planting is September 1. Please Note: Central Park, Lake Park, and Prairie Lakes Park are our most popular locations for memorials. Tree planting and the placement of memorial benches is limited in these parks and we may not be able to accommodate your request. However, our program does include the adoption of an existing tree or bench. Those options are popular, and one may be suitable for your memorial. Memorial Trees and Benches Centennial Park Memorial Bench, courtesy of State Representative Mary Moylan. MEMORIAL PARK BENCH PROGRAM These beautiful benches make a lasting contribution to the enjoyment of a park. The cost, which includes a personalized engraved plate on the backrest, is $650. Download a PDF of the Tree of Life Memorial Tree and Bench Program order forms. For more information, please contact: Susan Chiakas, at the Parks Department: 847-391-5744, or SChiakas@DPParks.org Memorial Trees and Benches REGISTER ONLINE GET STARTED PROGRAM GUIDE VIEW GUIDE Facebook Twitter Instagram Flickr ADMINISTRATIVE & LEISURE CENTER 2222 Birch Street • 847-391-5700 GOLF CENTER DES PLAINES 353 N. River Road • 847-803-GOLF LAKE PARK GOLF COURSE & MARINA 1015 Howard Avenue • 847-391-5730 MOUNTAIN VIEW ADVENTURE CENTER 510 E. Algonquin Road • 847-391-5733 MYSTIC WATERS 2025 Miner Street • 847-391-5740 PRAIRIE LAKES AQUATIC CENTER 515 E. Thacker Street • 847-390-4949 PRAIRIE LAKES COMMUNITY CENTER 515 E. Thacker Street • 847-391-5711 © Copyright 2021 Des Plaines Park District Contact us Jobs Registration Spectrum Program and Events Guide