Donations

Major Contributor

Rita Schofield (1924-2005) was a long-time resident of Arlington Heights who could be found every morning regardless of rain, snow, heat or cold, walking the path surrounding Pioneer Park. She volunteered much of her time within the Arlington Heights community, serving as an election judge, volunteering at Northwest Community Hospital and supporting other causes she held dear. Rita was a true pioneer with her “people first” attitude and was always ready to offer a helping hand to family, friends and strangers alike.

The Giving Tree at Pioneer Community Center

Pioneer Community Center features a donor Giving Tree. Donated by a local family in honor a loved one, the Giving Tree provides an opportunity for residents to make a donation in their name, pay tribute, or memorialize someone special; a family member or friend. Leaves of Gold, Silver and Bronze will be part of this enduring art as a lasting tribute. Join your family, friends and neighbors by making a contribution to promote art in the park.

Be a part of the parks and recreation community you love by making a donation to support the Giving Tree.

Giving Tree Order Form

For more information, please contact Amy Lewandowski at 847-506-7141.

Give a “Living Memorial” Buy a Tree

Honor that special person or occasion with the Park District’s Living Memorial program. You can choose from a selection of shade trees, ornamental trees or evergreens, and with a $440* donation, purchase a tree in a selected park. An engraved name plate is also displayed on a plaque at the Administration Center.

Orders are accepted throughout the year, but will be placed with the nursery once in early spring and once in early fall based on tree establishment and growth success patterns (i.e. evergreens do best when planted in the spring). Plantings are dependent upon weather.

Please note: The Arlington Heights Park District will be responsible for warranty of your memorial tree for a maximum of four years after planting.

*Prices in effect from 01/01/21 – 01/01/25

Contributions are tax deductible. Tree order forms are also available at the Administration Center, 410 N. Arlington Heights Road. Call 847-577-3000 for more information or email at: memorial@ahpd.org.

Buy a Tree Form

To maintain the ambiance of downtown Arlington Heights, paving bricks are used for the walkways through North School Park and Memorial Park. Residents and businesses of Arlington Heights have contributed by purchasing engraved bricks which are placed in the walkways. The Buy-A-Brick program gives people the opportunity to show family names, propose marriage, honor a loved one, and celebrate anniversaries, among other things.

Memorial orders are accepted throughout the year however, installations take place in spring and fall so orders must be placed by March 1 and August 1 respectively. Actual install date is dependent upon the weather. Due to the paving pattern, bricks can only be grouped in pairs. All donations are tax deductible.

If you have any questions, please call the Park District at 847-577-3000 and ask for the Memorial Donation Program staff.

Purchase Options

Canine Commons Dog Park at Melas Park

Recognition bricks located in the walkway are 4″ x 8″ brick pavers. A maximum of 3 lines and 16 characters per line. Spaces and punctuation marks count as one letter. Orders are taken year round but installation is in the spring and fall.

Each brick will cost $100

Buy a Canine Commons Brick

*Prices in effect from 01/01/21-01/01/24

North School Park

Recognition bricks located in the walkways are 4″ x 8″ brick pavers. A maximum of 3 lines and 15 characters per line. Spaces and punctuation marks count as one letter. Orders are taken year round but installation is in the spring and fall.

An individual or not-for-profit group may donate: $100* per brick

A business or corporation may donate: $170* per brick

Buy a North School Park Brick

*Prices in effect from 01/01/21-01/01/24

Memorial Park

Purchase a commemorative brick to honor a Veteran or Fallen Hero through the Arlington Heights Park Foundation.

Learn more about the Memorial Park Commemorative Bricks

A bench memorial is the perfect way to accent one of our parks and provides a special place of remembrance. Inscribe on one of our memorial benches a message of love, recognition, hope, or whatever you desire. The historical dedication provides a lasting tribute in honor of a loved one and enhances the meaning of a bench to park users.

The Arlington Heights Park District Memorial benches are 6 foot wide with recycled plastic cedar panels and cast iron supports and reside on an ADA accessible concrete bench pad. Additionally, a personalized 2″x10″ bronze plaque in honor of your loved one is included. Total cost for the Memorial Bench is $2,500, which includes the bench, installation, upkeep, and a remembrance plaque. Exact location will be coordinated at time of purchase and is subject to approval by Park District staff.

Contributions are tax deductible. Order forms are also available at the Administration Center, 410 N. Arlington Heights Road. Call 847-577-3000 for more information or email: memorial@ahpd.org.

Price effective 01/01/2022 thru 01/01/2024

Bench Memorial Order Form