Maintaining Memories Donation Program

Most developed park spaces can accommodate memorial trees except:

• Argyll Park
• Caniff Mills Pipeline
• Connor Parkette
• Corby Park
• Driscoll Parkette
• Duff Park
• Freestone Point
• George Ellis Athletic Fields
• Hampton Ridge Storm Water Pond and Recreation Trail
• Jane Forrester Park
• Kiwanis East Bayshore Trail
• Mercedes Drive Storm Water Pond and Recreation Trail
• Mountain Ash Storm Water Pond and Recreation Trail
• Quinte Exhibition Park

Cost

$800 (including the tree marker)

Tree Marker Specifications

Size: 8 x 6.75 x 2.5 inches
Material: Stanstead Gray granite
Lettering: Black

Important Information

• Trees are planted only in approved park spaces.
• Tree placement is evaluated for safety and infrastructure considerations.
• Trees are not planted in natural or woodland areas.
• Tree species may be selected from the approved donation form list, subject to nursery availability.
• Plaques are optional and not included with the tree donation.
• Any plaque purchased separately must meet City of Belleville standards.
• Ashes, flowers, decorations and memorial items are not permitted near or on trees and will be removed.
• The City may relocate a donated tree if required. Parks staff will contact the donor to discuss alternative locations.

Application Deadline

Applications must be received by July 1 for planting between mid-October and Dec. 1.

Applications received after July 1 will be considered for the following year.

How the Process Works

1. Submit the donation form.
2. The City reviews the application and confirms location availability.
3. Payment instructions are provided after approval.

Most developed park spaces can accommodate memorial benches except:

• Corby Park
• Freestone Point
• Kiwanis East Bayshore Trail
• Zwick’s Centennial Park (new locations other than approved areas)

Cost

$4,000 (including the bench, concrete slab and plaque)

Plaque Specifications

Size: 7 x 4 3/8 x 1/4 inches
Installed in the centre of the bench back

Important Information

• Bench installation may take up to five months and includes production and delivery, utility locates, installation of a precast concrete pad and bench installation. Production timelines depend on supplier availability.
• Bench placement must comply with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
• Locations are selected based on existing recreational trails, except in dog parks.
• Ashes, flowers, decorations and memorial items are not permitted near or on benches and will be removed.
• The City may relocate benches if required. Parks staff will contact donors to discuss alternative locations.
• The City will make reasonable efforts to remove graffiti promptly.
• Repairs and replacement after two years are at the City’s discretion based on damage severity.
• Approved locations are held for 30 days pending payment.

Application Deadline

Applications must be received by July 1 for planting between mid-October and Dec. 1.

Applications received after July 1 will be considered for the following year.

How the Process Works

1. Submit the donation form.
2. The City reviews the application and confirms location availability.
3. Payment instructions are provided after approval.

CN Stones

CN stones are installed near the CN Monument along the Kiwanis East Bayshore Trail at the end of South Foster Avenue.

Stone Specifications

Standard stone:

Size: 8 x 6 x 2 1/2 inches

Railroaders Families stone:

Size: 16 x 6 x 2 inches

Memory Lane Stones

Memory Lane stones are installed along the turtle pond section of the Kiwanis East Bayshore Trail or at Corby Park.

Stone Specifications

Size: 8 x 6 x 2 1/2 inches
Material: Stanstead Gray granite
Lettering: Black

Cost

$215

Important Information

• The City does not accept placement requests.

Application Deadline

Applications must be received by July 1 for planting between mid-October and Dec. 1.

Applications received after July 1 will be considered for the following year.

How the Process Works

1. Submit the donation form.
2. The City reviews the application and confirms location availability.
3. Payment instructions are provided after approval.

Most developed park spaces can accommodate memorial picnic tables.

Cost

$1,600 (including the picnic table, concrete pad and plaque)

Plaque Specifications

Size: 7 x 4 3/8 x 1/4 inches
Plaque is recessed and attached to the tabletop

Important Information

• Installation may take up to four months and includes production and delivery, utility locates, concrete pad installation and picnic table installation. Production timelines depend on supplier availability.
• Ashes, flowers, decorations and memorial items are not permitted near or on picnic tables and will be removed.
• The City may relocate picnic tables if required. Parks staff will contact donors to discuss alternative locations.
• The City will make reasonable efforts to remove graffiti promptly.
• Repairs and replacement after two years are at the City’s discretion based on damage severity.
• Approved locations are held for 30 days pending payment.

Application Deadline

Applications must be received by July 1 for planting between mid-October and Dec. 1.

Applications received after July 1 will be considered for the following year.

How the Process Works

1. Submit the donation form.
2. The City reviews the application and confirms location availability.
3. Payment instructions are provided after approval.