Donations & Gifting

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.

Park Amenity Program

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.

Types of Donations & Gifts

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:

• chair or games table
• inscribed bronze plaque on a park bench
• picnic table
• specimen tree

Also consider a legacy amenity such as:

• outdoor exercise equipment
• picnic shelter
• sport court

Official Tax Receipts

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.

How to Donate a New Amenity

1. Choose the amenity from the Parks Amenity Donation Catalogue (PDF).
2. Select a location from a Park Map - if your preferred amenity has not yet been identified, please email Parks Customer Service to discuss options.
3. Complete a Park Donation Application Form (PDF)then:
   • Email Parks Customer Service
   • Mail to:
     Parks Customer Service Donation Program
     City of Coquitlam
     3000 Guildford Way
     Coquitlam, BC, V3B 7N2
4. Once the application has been reviewed and accepted by City staff, you will receive an invoice with payment information.
5. Parks staff will forward a proof of your donation plaque for your approval.
6. It will take up to ten weeks to install the amenity.

How to Adopt an Existing Bench

1. Review the park maps for adoptable benches.
2. Select a bench site.
3. Complete a Park Donation Application Form (PDF)then:
   • Email Parks Customer Service
   • Mail to:
     Parks Customer Service Donation Program
     City of Coquitlam
     3000 Guildford Way
     Coquitlam, BC, V3B 7N2
4. Once the application has been reviewed and accepted by City staff, you will receive an invoice with payment information.
5. Parks staff will forward a proof of your donation plaque for your approval.

Amenity Plaques / Tributes

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.

Examples

Pay tribute to a family member or friend, or celebrate an important event with a favourite quotation, inspiring message or simple statement of admiration: