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Personalized MemorialsLooking for a unique gift? The Elmhurst Park District offers a memorial program with several options: Brick pavers, park benches, and trees may be purchased to commemorate a special occasion such as an anniversary, birthday, etc. Purchase of a park bench includes a 2" X 4" bronze plaque. Tree plaques are available in a variety of sizes for an additional fee. (see details below). Brick Pavers
Elizabeth's Friendship Walk In Wilder Park Formal Garden Named in honor of the enduring friendship between Elizabeth Wadham, an early inhabitant of the Wilder Park Mansion, and her neighbor to the southwest, Elizabeth Case, the sale of personalized bricks provides funding for the ongoing maintenance and renovation of the Wilder Park gardens. The garden area includes winding walkways; rose, herb, and woodland gardens; annual and perennial beds; vine-covered arbors; a wedding area; flowering trees; and ornamental benches. The Hub In Berens Park The Hub in the newly renovated Berens Park offers a section for placement of personalized brick paver memorials at the entrance to the new play area. Each donation of $60 to the memorial brick areas in Wilder or The Hub will be commemorated with an 8" X 4" brick paver engraved with up to three lines of type. A maximum of thirteen characters are available per line including spaces and punctuation. Engraved letters will be filled with a black epoxy to protect the paver from the elements. An additional $5 charge will be added for heart, cross, or shamrock symbols. Pavers will be placed in a basketweave pattern, in groups of two. Requests for the placement of two or more pavers in close proximity to one another will be honored, as the pattern allows. The sale of personalized bricks provides funding for the ongoing maintenance and renovation of the Wilder Park Gardens. In addition, the sponsorship of ornamental benches and arbors, as well as a fountain centerpiece, are also available for sale. Please contact the Elmhurst Park District at (630) 993-8900 for further information. Engraved Brick Paver Ordering Process Information
The Park District works hard to ensure the pavers are protected and the garden is beautifully maintained. Because pavers are made of natural and man-made materials, the colors can vary slightly from brick to brick and a fading of color is expected during the first couple years. For More Information, or to Order: Please contact the Wilder Park
Administrative Offices at (630) 993-8900 or e-mail to The
Wilder Administrative Offices
Benches
The Elmhurst Park District offers a Park Bench Memorial Program. Through this program, park benches can be donated to commemorate people, organizations, and special events, such as birthdays and anniversaries. Park benches, once installed and marked with a bronze plaque, will be a long-lasting, living remembrance that will also benefit the community for many years to come. Park Bench Selections: Park benches may be selected from two types.
One is six feet long with back, cast iron with black finish. Examples
can be seen in the formal garden in Wilder Park. Price is $1,800.00. Plaques: Bronze plaques (2" X 4") are available without additonal price. The length of message is restricted to three lines. The plaques are attached to the backrest of the bench. Location: Park benches may be placed at any of the Park District's twenty-three park sites. Type of benches chosen or park preference may limit the options available. Exact locations will be coordinated at the time of purchase with the park planner. Guarantees: Should the park bench become damaged beyond repair, or if damage renders the plaque unreadable, it will be replaced at no cost. Click on the photos below for a larger view. Use your back button to return to this page.   
For More Information, or to Order: Please contact the Wilder Park Administrative Offices at (630) 993-8900 or e-mail to The Wilder Administrative Offices Living Tree MemorialsA Living Tree Memorial Program is offered by the Elmhurst Park District. Memorial trees may be donated to commemorate people, organizations and special events, such as birthdays and anniversaries. Once planted and marked with a bronze plaque, memorial trees are a long-lasting, living remembrance that will also benefit the community for many years to come. TREE SELECTIONS: Memorial trees may be selected from the following list. Prices vary according to species of tree.
Plaques Bronze plaques are available at an additional price. Plaques are set in concrete and installed flush with the ground at the base of the tree. Plaques may be ordered with the tree memorial, or may be purchased at any time following. Six to eight weeks should be allowed for manufacture and delivery. Prices depend on the size of plaque and length of message.
*Additional letters are priced at $0.75 per letter. There is no charge for commas and periods however; dashes are counted and charged at the letter rate. For More Information or to Order: Please contact the Wilder Park Administrative Offices at (630) 993-8900 or e-mail to The Wilder Administrative Offices |