Donating a tree or bench in a City of Ocala park is a unique way to honor a loved one or commemorate a special event while providing a benefit to the whole community! Below are the options for trees or benches to donate.

If you are interested in donating a tree or bench, click here to download the application form. The completed form should be returned to the Ocala Recreation and Parks department at 828 NE Eighth Ave., Ocala, FL 34470.

Trees

30 Gallon Trees $250

• Flame Maple
• Live Oak
• Shumard Oak
• Bald Cypress

15 Gallon Trees $200

• Red Bud
• Long Leaf Pine
• Winged Elm

Benches

• Bench with Back $300
• Backless Bench $200

Park Locations

• Tuscawilla Park
• Lillian Bryant Park
• Nature Park
• Ocala Golf Club
• Jervey Gantt Recreation Complex
• MLK Jr. Recreation Complex
• Ocala Regional Sportsplex

*Note: Contact the City of Ocala Recreation and Parks department if your preferred park is not listed.

Donation Program Policy

• This policy is designed to enable residents and park users to offer a personal tribute and support Ocala parks by donating a tree or bench. The donation does not entitle the donor to ownership of the particular donated item.
• Only tree and bench donations are covered by this policy.
• Complete funding for the donation must be processed before the commencement of any work. The current donation levels are stated herein. These amounts may be adjusted periodically.
• A donation period will last five years. Within this time, the Department will replace a tree or bench one time if deemed necessary by City staff.
• After five years, it is not guaranteed the donated element will be replaced if damaged or missing.
• Purchasing the dedication plaque is the responsibility of the donor. B-J Trophies & Awards is the required vendor and they have the template you will need. A maximum of five lines and 30 characters per line is permitted on the dedication plaque. If donating a tree, a stake is included with the plaque. City staff will install the plaque.
  • Their phone number is 352-732-2249
  • Their address is 1735 NE Jacksonville Rd., Ocala, FL 34470
• All language on plaques is subject to approval by the Department. The vendor will email the information to the Department prior to engraving.
• The Department retains the right to relocate a donated element at any time. If an element needs to be relocated, the Department will contact the donor to discuss alternative locations; the Department will make the final determination.
• Donation applications will be reviewed throughout the year; however, trees are only planted in January and February. Benches are installed year-round but require a minimum six week turnaround.