Request a Memorial Bench

 

Parks, Trails and Open Space Division

The City of Longmont has a Memorial Bench Program to remember and pay tribute to loved ones.

 

Requirements

The City has a digital map with the pre-approved memorial bench locations. Variances for locations already reviewed by staff will not be permitted. The City reserves the right to deny a bench location.

 

The location of the bench will determine which type of bench the City will install:

 

• If the bench location is adjacent to a concrete sidewalk, the City will pour a concrete pad and install a surface mount bench.
• If the bench location is adjacent to a crusher fine trail or pathway then the City will install an in-ground mount bench.

 

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires the City to provide an accessible route to all bench locations.

 

The delivery time for benches is about eight weeks. Upon receipt of the bench, the Park Operations division requires a minimum of four weeks for installation, which can be weather dependent. The City is not responsible or accountable for delays in delivery of the bench or installation dates.

 

The City reserves the right to relocate a memorial bench to accommodate construction, maintenance or any other issues. The City will be considerate in relocating the bench as close as possible to the original location.

 

Pricing

The costs below include maintenance for the life of the bench.

 

Type of Bench	Price
6-foot Surface Mount Bench (adjacent to a concrete sidewalk or within a park)	Not to exceed $900 + varying shipping costs*
6-foot In-Ground Mount Bench (adjacent to a crusher fine trail)	Not to exceed $900 + varying shipping costs*

Concrete Pad (if needed): An ADA-accessible pad is 12 feet long by 4 feet wide and 6 inches thick. The costs will vary based on the market price of concrete and can range from $1500, but not to exceed $2,500. This cost will be added to the price of the bench.

 

Inground bench install: The costs will vary based on the market price of concrete for the posts and labor from $1500, but not to exceed $2,500.

 

*Shipping and staffing costs for the bench will not exceed $100.

 

Ordering Your Memorial Bench

There are 2 kinds of benches available for purchase:

 

• A “Potential” bench, these are the yellow benches on the digital map
• An “Existing” bench, these are the brown benches on the digital map

 

Ordering Process

• Visit the Memorial Bench Program digital map and identify a “Potential” or “Existing” bench location. Make sure to write down the Bench ID#.
• Once you have selected either a “Potential” or “Existing” bench location and written down your Bench ID#, visit RecTrac Online Store and complete the form for a “Memorial Bench Request”
  • A donor can also download and print the Memorial Bench Request Form, scan and email it to POSTadmin@longmontcolorado.gov or mail it to:

 

Parks Operations Division
ATTN: Memorial Bench Application
7 S. Sunset St.
Longmont, CO 80501

 

• If you also want to order a plaque, please see the information below titled “Ordering an Optional Bronze Plaque”

 

After receiving Memorial Bench application, a member of the Parks Operations team will contact the potential donor with an estimated cost and timeline (please allow 2-3 weeks for estimated costs). If the donor approves, they will pay the balance in full, and the City will order the bench.

 

Pay your full balance for an ordered bench >

 

When the City receives the bench and plaque, the Executive Assistant will contact the donor to discuss the approximate installation timeline.

 

Ordering an Optional Bronze Plaque

The City of Longmont permits the installation of a donated plaque with park benches provided the plaque meets the Department’s criteria:

 

• All plaque designs must be approved by the Parks Manager, or designee, before the donor orders the plaque.
• Plaques must be purchased by the donor and will be installed by Parks staff.
• All plaques will be located on the upright back of the bench and not on the bench seat or base.
• The maximum allowable size for a plaque is 7 inches by 4 inches, cast bronze with raised letters in bronze, and a dark ripple brown background.
• Download and print the Plaque Ordering Form

 

Approved plaques can be purchased through:

 

Leisure Time Awards
ATTN: Kristie
1750 30th St., Ste 77A
Boulder, CO 80301
Phone: 303-449-3651

 

The donor is responsible for purchasing a replacement plaque, if desired, if the existing plaque is damaged or vandalized. City staff will install the replacement plaque.

 

Have Questions?

Contact the Customer Call Center at 303-651-8416, Monday – Friday, 8 am – 5 pm or submit a request online through ServiceWorks