The City of Coquitlam offers a variety of opportunities for citizens to participate in the enhancement of community spaces and programs through the gifting of park amenities, financial donations, or other gifts.
Contributions to Coquitlam’s gifting program serve to enhance the beauty and enjoyment of the City’s parks and green spaces. Any interested citizen, community group, business or visitor can donate a park amenity.
Look through the Parks Amenity Donation Catalogue (PDF) to see what there is to choose from and also check out our park maps (Marguerite Park (PDF) and Mundy Park (PDF)) to select the location. You can donate a new amenity, adopt an existing park bench or renew or replace a previously donated amenities. Celebrate friends, family and important events with:
Also consider a legacy amenity such as:
Official tax receipts will be provided to donors of new donations, adopted benches, and amenity donation renewals and replacements. Please see the application form (PDF) for the terms and conditions.
Donated park amenities are intended to enhance the use and enjoyment of all City park visitors. Donors are encouraged to choose plaque wording that is respectful and positive in tone. Donated amenities cannot be embellished with wreaths or other items which may discourage public use.
Pay tribute to a family member or friend, or celebrate an important event with a favourite quotation, inspiring message or simple statement of admiration:
While offers of gifts are appreciated, City facilities have limited space for storage or display. Any item accepted by the City must be compatible with the City’s goals and be appropriate for a public space. Please contact Parks Customer Service for more information.
If you would like to make a financial donation to the City to support a specific City program or project or for general community benefit, please contact Parks Customer Service so we can work with you to facilitate your contribution in the best possible manner.
Donations are given to the City unconditionally and voluntarily. For reciprocal business agreements, please see the Coquitlam Corporate Partners webpage for all the opportunities. View our Donation Policy (PDF).
Most amenities have a donation term of ten years. You may choose to continue the donation through renewal or replacement, or you may decide to end the donation. Nearing the end of the ten-year term, please contact Parks Customer Service to discuss next steps. If you know you do want to continue your donation, you can simply complete the Park Amenity Donation Application Form (PDF).
Tree donations are for the life of the tree with a ten year guarantee.