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Oshawa commemorative trees and benches: fees and application rules
Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
Oshawa’s 2026 commemorative tree and bench applications are closed. The program places an approved tree or bench in a city park, with a plaque and city-selected final location.
Key information
Oshawa’s 2026 commemorative tree and bench applications are closed. The program places an approved tree or bench in a city park, with a plaque and city-selected final location.
On this page
Published 2026 donation costs
| Item | Before HST | Including HST | Plaque limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tree | $791.77 | $894.70 | 100 characters maximum; wording needs approval |
| Metal bench | $3,414.58 | $3,858.48 | Four lines maximum, 25 characters per line including spaces |
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Your next steps at a glance
- Choose a donation
Compare tree and bench costs and wording limits.
- Request a location
Read site restrictions before selecting a setting.
- Arrange installation
Follow application and seasonal installation timing.
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What the donation covers
A tree donation includes the tree, plaque and replacement if needed. A bench donation includes a metal bench, bronze plaque, cement pad, installation and replacement if needed. Donations qualify for a tax receipt.
The city owns donated items and their plaques. It maintains them for their expected lifespan and can move them if necessary. Parks staff contact the donor to discuss another location if relocation is required.
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Location restrictions
No new trees are available at Bonnie Brae Point, Easton, Ed Broadbent, Lakeview, McLaughlin Bay, Memorial, Botanical Gardens/Kinsmen Valleyview, Rose Valley, Rotary, Rundle or Willowdale parks.
No new benches are available at Lakeview, Memorial, Northway Court, Botanical Gardens/Kinsmen Valleyview, Ed Broadbent or Rotary parks. Benches must be beside a walkway to meet accessibility standards. Applicants choose an available area, but staff approve the exact position and tree species.
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Application and installation
When applications reopen, submit one form per requested item. Each request is reviewed separately. Approved applicants receive an email requesting payment. There is no site visit with staff.
Trees are planted in late spring, early summer or mid-fall, depending on approval and conditions. Benches are installed in fall. Supplier and concrete work affect timing; the page gives both five-to-eight-week and up-to-three-month production estimates. Treat neither as a guaranteed completion date.
Applicants cannot be present during installation for safety reasons. A later gathering may be allowed. Ashes and memorial objects cannot be placed on, under or around a tree or bench.
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Questions and answers
Can I apply for a 2026 tree or bench now?
No. Both spring and fall applications are closed for 2026.
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What is the tree donation cost?
The listed total is $894.70 including HST, covering the tree, plaque and replacement if needed.
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What is the bench donation cost?
The listed total is $3,858.48 including HST, with plaque, cement pad and installation.
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How much plaque text fits?
Trees allow 100 characters maximum. Benches allow four lines, each up to 25 characters including spaces. Wording needs approval.
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Can I choose an exact tree position?
No. You may request a park, but city staff select the final position and approve the species.
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Can a bench go anywhere in a park?
No. It must be along a walkway, in an available location that meets city accessibility standards.
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Can I attend installation?
No. Community members cannot be on site during installation. A later ceremony may be permitted.
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May I place ashes by the tree?
No. Ashes and other memorial items are prohibited near, under or on trees and benches and will be removed.
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Do donations receive a tax receipt?
Yes. The city lists trees and benches as eligible donations.
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Can the city move a donated item?
Yes. It retains that right and contacts the donor to discuss an alternative location if relocation is needed.
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