Giving Tree & Bench Program

The Bloomingdale Parks Foundation, in coordination with the Bloomingdale Park District, is pleased to provide an opportunity for you to create a living memorial to celebrate a special occasion, person, or organization while enhancing your parks!
Options
Stewardship Donation - $500 Donation
Support the Park District’s mission of environmental stewardship by donating to fund general plantings and enhanced landscape throughout the district properties. Dedication leaf placed on the Giving Tree display located in the Johnston Recreation Center. Please see the Giving Tree & Bench Program Brochure.

Giving Tree - $1,000 Donation (includes commemorative plaque and installation)
• Nursery quality tree approximately 2.0- 3.0 inch in diameter.
• Custom dedication plaque installed near the base of the tree.
• Dedication leaf placed on the Giving Tree display located in the Johnston Recreation Center.
A tree may be selected from a variety of species from the list provided or the Parks Department will assist you in selecting a tree. You may request a park location for a tree; however, the final location of a tree will be at the discretion of the Parks Planning Department. For more details, including the request form, please see the Giving Tree & Bench Program Brochure.

Park Bench - $3,500 Donation (includes cement ADA compliant base, commemorative plaque, and installation)
• The Parks Department will assist you in selecting a park and location.
• Custom dedication plaque installed near the base of the bench.
• Dedication leaf placed on the Giving Tree display located in the Johnston Recreation Center.
• The commemorative bench style and final location will be chosen by the Parks Planning Department. Benches typically require a 10–12-week lead time and are installed between June and October due to weather and program limitations. For more details, including the request form, please see the Giving Tree & Bench Program Brochure.
Your tree, bench or stewardship donation to the Foundation is tax deductible as allowed by tax laws.