Memorial bench and table program postponed for 2024
Effective immediately, the City of Medicine Hat is implementing a temporary pause on the Memorial Bench and Picnic Table program for the 2024 season.
Medicine Hat – Effective immediately, the City of Medicine Hat is implementing a temporary pause on the Memorial Bench and Picnic Table program for the 2024 season.
Currently, the community has 647 benches and 447 picnic tables across various parks and trails. This pause will allow City crews to conduct a thorough review of the existing installations, assessing their density, and the need for further installations.
During this period, the City will transition from wooden benches to metal-coated benches, enhancing both the durability and cost-effectiveness.
Applications received prior to May 3, 2024, will be processed as usual, with installations proceeding at the agreed-upon locations.
Despite the temporary pause, residents can still honor loved ones by purchasing plaques to be placed on existing benches. Additionally, the Memorial Arboretum remains open for those wishing to dedicate a tree as a living tribute.
For more information on the Memorial Arboretum and other ways to honor loved ones, please visit our website at medicinehat.ca or contact the Parks and Recreation Department at (403) 529-8333.
The City apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciates your understanding as we strive to enhance the sustainability and efficiency of our city’s outdoor spaces.
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