The tribute bench program is a wonderful way to honour a loved one or a significant event.
Please note that there is a waiting list for bench donations for all West Vancouver parks, and some parks (particularly waterfront parks) are no longer available for bench donations.
If you would like to donate a bench, please follow these steps:
- decide where you would like to donate a bench (it is a good idea to have a second choice in mind) and then email the Parks Department to have your name put on the waiting list.
- when your name is next on the list, you will be called to set up an appointment to decide on a location for the bench
Once the location is decided, you will be asked to provide payment by cheque to the "District of West Vancouver" along with your plaque wording (see guidelines below) to:
Parks Department—Bench Donations
3755 Cypress Bowl Road
West Vancouver, BC, V7S 3E7
Inscription Guidelines
Dates that indicate lifetime may not be used. Wording will be non-denominational and kept in the present tense to keep the theme of the inscriptions uplifting, while still honoring the person who is the subject of the donation. Wording must be approved by the Parks Department.
A maximum of three lines and approximately 36 characters per line, including spaces, is recommended for aesthetic reasons. The size of the plaque is two inches high and the length ranges from eight inches to a maximum of 12 inches.
Samples of approved inscriptions:
Sharing Your Love of Mountaint & Sea
Your Family & FriendsCome Sit With Me
And Rest AwhileBrisk Walks - Thoughtful Talks
Rest EasyLiving, Loving The Sea
And This ViewMeet You on The Pier
From All The Family
Costs
The current cost is $3,600 for a 10-year term.
Includes bench, plaque, installation and maintenance for ten years. Receipts will be issued for income tax purposes. It may take up to three months for the inscription to be cast on a plaque and the bench installed.