Tree & Bench Sponsorship

The City of Snohomish Tree & Bench Sponsorship Program offers individuals and organizations the opportunity to commemorate special occasions, celebrate loved ones, or honor cherished memories by donating a bench or tree to be placed in the city.

For details on other donation options, please contact the Community Engagement and Strategic Initiative Department at info@snohomishwa.gov for more information.

Procedure:

Complete and submit the Tree & Bench Sponsorship Application online. Applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis. Please allow three months for the review process, including sufficient time to present proposals to the Park & Forestry Board for recommendations, if applicable. Already approved locations can be found in Appendix D of the Tree and Bench Sponsorship Guide.

Trees:

Trees play a crucial role in Snohomish’s continually growing park system. They stand as iconic symbols, shaping the park’s identity, capturing the essence of each season, nurturing wildlife habitats, mitigating climate change, and providing shade for generations to come.

Your contribution of $2,500.00 will cover the tree's cost, planting, and maintenance for 3 years. Please refer to Appendix A of the Tree and Bench Sponsorship Guide for a list of approved trees. 

Bench:

Your contribution of $5,000.00 will generally cover the cost of the bench, a 4”X6” cast iron bronze memorial plaque, freight, installation on a concrete pad, and maintenance for 15 years. Please see Appendix B for bench specifications and Appendix C for the plaque text template.

Payment:

Payment by check is currently the only payment method accepted. Checks are to be made payable to the City of Snohomish. Payment must be made in full prior to tree and/or bench purchase and installation. 

Installation:

Upon receipt and pending weather conditions, it will take approximately 4-8 weeks to complete installation. Once the bench is installed, the donor will receive a letter of dedication and a photo of the bench.

Donations Terms & Conditions:

Please refer to the Terms & Conditions section in the guide for detailed information.

Main Contact:

Thomas Kreinbring

Associate Planner

kreinbring@snohomishwa.gov