Memorial Trees

Mission Oaks Recreation and Park District is proud to share its Memorial Tree and Bench Program. Planting a tree and placing a bench in a Mission Oaks Park is a wonderful way to honor a loved one and provides a gift to the whole community.  A memorial tree or bench can be purchased for many occasions: in memory of someone who has passed away; in honor of a dedicated service member; to celebrate a birthday, graduation, wedding, retirement, or other occasion. Many work groups give trees instead of flowers for funerals or as memorials.

Mission Oaks will accept donations toward the purchase and installation of memorial trees and/or memorial benches. Tree and bench location and types shall be chosen from the memorial tree plan below.

Memorial trees:

·         Memorial tress shall be selected from the memorial tree plan provided by the MORPD Parks Superintendent.

·         Memorial trees shall be pruned in accordance with the Western Garden tree standards.

·         Memorial trees shall be guaranteed for a five-year period.

·         Memorial trees may be moved to a different location if the district deems it necessary.

Memorial bench:

·         Memorial benches shall be selected from the memorial tree plan provided by the MORPD Parks Superintendent.

·         All text must be approved by the MORPD Parks Superintendent in advance.

·         Memorial benches shall be guaranteed for a five-year period.

·         Memorial benches may be moved to a different location if the district deems it necessary.

·         Memorial benches shall be cleaned within a reasonable time by district staff if vandalized.

Pricing:

·         Memorial trees may be purchased for $250.

·         Memorial benches with plaque may be purchased for $3,000. Pricing may be subject to rising costs incurred by the district.

·         Monies generated by memorials shall be placed into the district’s general fund account.

Replacement of stolen or damaged memorial items:

Each tree and bench are guaranteed for five (5) years and will be replaced by Mission Oaks staff at no extra charge to the donor should the tree die, or the bench be stolen or damaged beyond repair within that period. It is understood once planted; the tree and/or bench is the exclusive property of the Mission Oaks Recreation and Park District.

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