Memorial Tree / Memorial Bench

Are you looking for a special way to mark the birth of your child, grandchild or celebrate a special birthday? Having trouble finding a unique wedding or anniversary gift? Looking for a way to memorialize loved ones who have passed away?

Donating a memorial tree to the City of Georgetown Parks and Recreation Department is the perfect solution for all these occasions. There are few other gifts that will be as long lasting as a tree. Not only will this gift immortalize your personal occasion, it will also give you and your family a place to go to remember and pay homage for more than fifty years.

This gift will also give back to your community in ways no other gift can. These trees are planted in Georgetown's parks system and will be cared for their entire life span. City staff will ensure that they grow and flourish providing for a more enjoyable recreation experience for the citizens and visitors of Georgetown for many years to come.

Contact the City of Georgetown's Parks and Recreation Department at (512) 930-3595 and fill out a Memorial Tree Application Form.

Return your application along with payment to the Parks and Recreation Administration office. Application forms will not be accepted without full payment. Trees may be donated any time of the year, however they will only be planted during the tree planting season (late October through early March).

In this document you will find "Georgetown's Approved Memorial Tree List" which lists nine tree species you can pick from along with a brief description of each tree. During the tree planting season, (late October thru early March) Georgetown Parks and Recreation employees will purchase and plant the tree you selected. The trees will be planted in parks based on current lack of trees, the decline of existing mature trees, if suitable soil type is present and future park development plans. At this time we are planting the memorial trees in San Gabriel Park. The exact location within the park is at the discretion of the Urban Forester; however donator's request will be taken into consideration. Georgetown Parks and Recreation has placed a one year warranty on all memorial trees. If the tree dies within one year from the time it is planted, we will replace the tree with a tree of the same size and species, at our expense.

The donor will be contacted after the tree has been planted, at which time the donor can chose to install a small memorial plaque. The plaques should be no larger than 16" X 10". The City will install the plaque, but is not responsible for replacing a plaque if it is damaged or stolen. The most resilient plaques are made of granite and cast bronze; other materials such as engraved metal and plastic plates do not last for long. If you are interested in installing a plaque, the parks and recreation staff has a list of companies who make plaques.

For more information about this and other Parks programs, please feel free to call City of Georgetown Parks & Recreation Department at (512) 930-3595 or write to parks@georgetowntx.org.