Commemorative Benches

San Mateo County Department of Parks is pleased to offer you an opportunity to donate funds for a commemorative bench in a County Park or Historic Site. A commemorative bench can be used to recognize or memorialize individuals, groups or significant local individuals or historic events provided that the individuals or events were related to the park unit or local community.

A minimum donation of $3,500 is requested for a commemorative bench. Your donation is tax-deductible to the extent allowable by law. The bench is dedicated for a ten year period but can also be rededicated for an additional fee.

Each Park or Historic Site has a list of approved sites for benches. We would be glad to share these locations with you.

Please contact the Cecily Harris at the Parks Department at (650) 363-4027 or charris@co.sanmateo.ca.us for more information.

The eight-foot-long redwood bench has a 3 inch by 12 inch by 1/4 inch brass plaque located on the backrest of the bench. (See example in photo above.) Wording on the plaque should follow one of the following examples:

In Memory of John Doe 2010

In Memory of The Doe Family 2010

Dedicated to John Doe 2010

San Mateo County Parks Foundation

The San Mateo County Parks & Recreation Foundation is an independent, nonprofit organization founded in 1998 to provide financial support for the recreational, environmental and educational programs and projects of San Mateo County Parks. It is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors committed to supporting the county parks. For more information on the Foundation or how to make a donation please visit the San Mateo County Parks and Recreation Foundation Web Site.