The River Forest Park District welcomes your interest in the Memorial Tree Donation Program. A Memorial Tree can be purchased and planted to commemorate people, organizations, or special events in most of the parks. Trees can also be donated without a memorial, if so desired.
All Memorial Tree donations will be commemorated with a personalized plaque of up to 39 characters, located at the base of the tree. Plaques of 40-53 characters will require an extra $15 charge. Trees can be purchased anytime; however, planting will only take place in the Spring and Fall. All trees are guaranteed for 10 years. In the event your tree dies, a new tree of the same variety and size as originally planted will be installed by the Park District.
The Park District will assist you in selecting a tree and a planting location in a park of your choice. Please note that as of January 1, 2010, Keystone Park and Centennial Park are not available for the Memorial Tree Donation Program.
Shade Trees - $400.00
- Kentucky Coffeetree: A native tree to the Midwest. This fast growing tree is known for it's highly distinctive bark and late emerging leaves. Matures over 70 feet.
- Ginkgo: A native tree to the Midwest. Exotic open growing tree that is one of the oldest tree species known in the world. The unique fan-shaped leaves turn a brilliant yellow in the Fall. Matures over 70 feet.
- Sugar Maple: A native tree to the Midwest. This landscape standout is know for it's outstanding Fall colors of yellow, orange, and scarlet. Matures over 70 feet.
- Burr Oak: A native tree to the Midwest. This inspiring tree has a massive trunk and a broad crown of short branches. Its corky ridge bark makes an impressive display. Matures over 80 feet.
- Northern Red Oak: A native tree to the Midwest. This large, symmetrical and colorful tree is well suited for parks. Bristle-tipped leaves turn red in the Fall. This tree grows up to 2 feet per year it's first 10 years of growth. Medium growth rate. Stately appearance. Dark red Fall color Matures over 70 feet.
- Swamp White Oak: A native tree to the Midwest. This medium size tree has a symmetrical and rounded crown. Attractive leaves turn yellow in the Fall, then brown. Matures over 60 feet.
- White Pine: A native tree to the Midwest. A symmetrical pyramid of soft needles in both appearance and to the touch, makes this tree an easy plant to identify. Matures over 70 feet.
- Douglas Fir: A native tree to the Midwest. An open, spiral pyramidal with bluish-green foliage. Very ornamental and makes an excellent specimen tree.
Click here for a Memorial Tree Donation Program Form.
For more information, please contact 708-366-6660 x102.