Go Green on Valentine’s Day

Why buy your loved one a flower bouquet when you can honor them with a tree, bench or picnic table that will stand for years at a city park?

Several tree sizes and species are available for donation starting at $100 for a 15-gallon tree, $200 for a 24-inch tree, and $700 for a 36-inch tree.

A picnic table can be donated for $1,000, and a park bench for $1,400.

All donated trees, tables and benches will be maintained by the city for the duration of their useful  life.

More information and application forms are available online (click here and scroll to bottom), or at the Santee Community Services Department, Building 6, 10601 Magnolia Avenue, Santee, CA 92071.

Questions via phone may be directed to Parks and Landscape Supervisor Annette Saul at (619) 258-4195 ext. 101.

A Great Way to Honor Someone

Rick Duval and his son, Logan, spent some quality time together at Santee’s Big Rock Park, where they relaxed on a memorial bench donated by a local resident.

You, too, can honor a friend, relative or favorite organization by donating a bench, picnic table or tree in their name at one of Santee’s city parks.

Rick and Logan Duval
 

Benches and tables must conform to a standard design chosen by the city, but donors can pick from from a variety of tree species.

Park benches can be donated for $1,400. Picnic tables are $1,000. For each bench or picnic table donated, the city will install a 5-by-10-inch memorial plaque carrying the name of the person or organization being commemorated.

Trees are $100 for a 15-gallon size, $200 for a 24-inch box and $700 for a 36-inch box. Each donated tree is recognized with a brass leaf etched with the honoree’s name that is placed on a commemorative tree plaque at City Hall.

The donation covers the cost of acquisition and installation.

All donated trees, tables and benches will be maintained by the city of Santee for the duration of their useful life.

In addition to acknowledging someone you wish to remember, your contribution will support recreational opportunities and enhance Santee’s parks.

Applications can be obtained at the Community Services Department at City Hall, 10601 Magnolia Avenue, Santee, CA 92071.

You can also download the application from the city’s website.  

Santee Memorial Program

Honor a friend, relative or favorite organization during this season of giving by donating a park bench, picnic table or tree in their name at one of Santee’s city parks.

Although benches and tables are a standardized design selected by the Community Services Department, contributors can choose from a variety of tree species that are suitable to donate.

Park benches can be donated for $1,400. Picnic tables are $1,000.  For each bench or picnic table donated, the city will install a 5-by-10-inch memorial plaque carrying the name of the person or organization being commemorated. Trees are $100 for a 15-gallon size, $200 for a 24-inch box and $700 for a 36-inch box. Each donated tree is recognized with a brass leaf etched with the honoree’s name that is placed on a commemorative tree plaque at City Hall.

The donation covers the cost of acquisition and installation.

All donated trees, tables and benches will be maintained by the city of Santee for the duration of their useful life.

In addition to acknowledging someone you wish to remember, your contribution will support recreational opportunities and enhance Santee’s parks.

Applications can be obtained at the Community Services Department at City Hall, 10601 Magnolia Avenue, Santee, CA  92071.

The application is also available to download on the park page of the City's website.