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Community members or interest groups may participate in one of the Town of Thatcher’s Memorial Programs to communicate an anniversary, special event, or the passing of a loved one. Consider donating a bench or tree to commemorate a significant event.
You can quickly apply for a memorial online. We will contact you within 2 business days once we receive the submittal.
Benches
Your donation of a park bench helps to beautify the park or walking path and provide a useful amenity that thousands of park users can enjoy and appreciate. The gift of a park bench is a unique way to remember a loved one or honor an individual. You will work with town staff to determine the best location for your bench. Bench design and location may vary based on the needs of parks. Some parks may not be always available.
Cost: $1,900 ($2,500 at Recreation Complex) Includes:
Concrete base (as needed, site specific) Bench
6" x 8" bronze plaque
Site preparation
Maintenance
Installation
*Delivery and installation take a minimum of 12 weeks or longer due to bench production and shipping delays.
Trees
Your donation of a tree helps to beautify the park for years to come. You will work with town staff to determine the best location for the tree. Final location and tree type will be determined by staff. Not all tree choices and parks are always available. The location is dependent on the needs of Parks and Recreation, and the planning process that may already be underway.
Cost: $300 Includes:
Cost of 24-inch box tree
Site preparation and planting
Maintenance
*Trees will be planted from October to May or at the discretion of staff.
Note: All trees are always not available and final tree selection will be determined by staff.
Tree Species Available
- Fan Tex Ash
- Chilean Mesquite
- Chinese Pistache
- Chinkapin Oak
- Desert Museum
- Desert Willow
- Gambel Oak
- Southern Live Oak
- Sweet Acacia
- Sissoo