Our parks, greenbelts and open spaces are part of what makes living in Davis so special.  The gift of a park bench, paver, picnic table, playground equipment, public art or a tree are a great way to honor or remember a loved one and support the City of Davis Parks division.

Donations will only be accepted with the full understanding and agreement of the donor that the City of Davis may dispose of any donated item when it reaches the end of its useful life as determined by Parks staff.  Parks staff determines if the donation is unsuitable, unusable or surplus to the City’s needs.

Adopting a park bench, paver, picnic table, playground equipment, art or trees are considered a tax deductible donation through the City of Davis or the Recreation & Community Services Fund administered by the Yolo and Sacramento Region Community Foundations. 

ADOPT A PARK BENCH - Not Available as of 10/21/24

New Bench with Plaque – (new location or replacement of existing bench, pricing may vary but typically around $4,500-6,500)

• The type of bench used is determined by the Parks Manager or his/her designee in accordance with the Parks Master Plan.
• The life of a park bench is approximately ten (10) years.  If the bench is stolen, moved, broken or otherwise rendered unfit for continued use or exhibition, the City may dispose of it when it reaches the end of its useful life as determined by Parks staff.  Parks staff shall make every effort to notify the donor before the disposition of the park bench to allow them to adopt a park bench again in the same location or have the plaque returned to them.

ADOPT A PICNIC TABLE

Picnic Table - (pricing may vary but typically around $5,000)  

• The type of picnic tables used is determined by the Parks Manager or his/her designee in accordance with the Parks Master Plan.
• The life of a picnic table is approximately ten (10) years.  If the picnic table is stolen, moved, broken, or otherwise rendered unfit for continued use or exhibition, the City may dispose of it when it reaches the end of its useful life as determined by Parks staff.  Parks staff shall make every effort to notify the donor before the disposition of the picnic table to allow them to adopt a picnic table again in the same location or have the plaque returned to them.  

PAVERS IN PARKS

Pavers are $220 for Residents and $385 for Commercial.

The "Paver in Parks" program offers a unique way to honor or remember a loved one while supporting local green spaces. You can purchase a personalized, engraved paver that will be placed in a park, creating a lasting tribute. It's a meaningful way to celebrate special moments, honor someone’s legacy or leave a personal mark while contributing to the beautification of public spaces. 

Current locations for pavers are available at:

• Central Park around the Oak Tree
• Toad Hollow Dog Park
• Natalie's Corner Splash Pad

OTHER PARK AMENITY DONATIONS

Other Park Donations- $100 and Up (pricing may vary depending on the amenity)  

Other park amenity donations, including public art, playground equipment or memorial trees, shall be considered on an individual basis. 

Interested individuals or organizations wishing to donate or adopt these types of equipment should contact the Parks staff at 530-757-5656 to set up a consultation appointment.