Tree Dedication Program

"Someone is sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago."...Warren Buffett.

Each year, the Gurnee Park District dedicates and plants trees in its parks in honor of and in memory of special individuals, couples and groups. A tree is also a wonderful way to remember someone you love, as a birthday, anniversary or graduation gift. Trees may be planted in any community or neighborhood park. tree

All dedicated trees are marked with in-ground plaques. The Park District will consult with families, individuals or organizations on the tree species and potential location. All installations will be completed by the Park District and will be planted at the proper time depending on the variety chosen.

Each fall, a Tree Dedication ceremony and reception is held, recognizing the individual, couple, organization, or special event for which trees have been donated in the past year. The deadline to purchase a tree for inclusion in the next Dedication Ceremony is August 1.

The Park District is responsible for maintenance and replacement of all trees and in-ground plaques. Forms may be faxed (payment by credit card only), mailed or dropped off at the Gurnee Park District Registration Office, 4374 Old Grand Avenue in Gurnee. Once an order is processed, you will receive a confirmation letter.

Arrangements will be made to determine the best location in the park of your choice, depending on the tree variety you choose, along with the best time for planting. Due to their cost, the Park District orders in-ground plaques in bulk. Therefore, there may be a time lag between tree planting and plaque installation.

Your tree may be a shade tree, ornamental tree, or an evergreen. All trees are $200 and include the in-ground plaque.

Tree cultivars may vary due to availability.

Shade	Ornamental	Evergreen
Bur Oak	Birch	Dawn Redwood
Chinkapin Oak	Flowering Pear	Fairview Juniper
Northern Red Oak	Japanese Tree Lilac	Norway Spruce
Pin Oak	Serviceberry	White Pine
Sawtooth Oak	Thornless Hawthorn
Scarlet Oak
White Oak
Butternut
Hackberry
Horse Chestnut
Japanese Zelkova
Lacebark Elm
Northern Catalpa
Red Buckeye
Sweetgum
Yellow Buckeye

Our Horticulturist may contact you to determine the specific variety of tree and location. If you have any questions about the trees listed above, or are interested in a species not listed, please call the Superintendent of Parks at (847) 599-3770.

In addition to your tree, you may opt to purchase a 5 x 7 inch walnut grain plaque for your home as a remembrance of the occasion. The plaque will have the name of the individual or individuals honored, the donor and the date the tree is dedicated. Wall plaques are an additional $35.

Tree Dedication Form

Tree Dedication Pamphlet