Inscription Guidelines and Timeline
Most bench plaques offered by the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy are cast bronze, preserving your sentiments using timeless, top-quality material from a local manufacturer. Plaques are approximately 9” wide by 3” tall and allow for a maximum of three lines and 28 characters per line. While circumstances vary, the typical timeline for installation is approximately one month from proof approval.
If you have recently submitted payment for your bench dedication, a Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy team member will contact you shortly to discuss your inscription. If you are currently seeking information, know that donations can be made in multiple payments or by multiple donors. Group fundraisers can also be arranged.
To start a conversation about a bench dedication, please contact Elizabeth Mick at emick@pittsburghparks.org.
ALLEGHENY COMMONS PARK
In July 2020, the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy started the first of several projects to reconstruct the historic North Promenade—the prominent walkway that runs parallel to North Avenue—within Allegheny Commons Park. As part of the reconstruction of a beloved and much-used park, the Parks Conservancy is pleased to offer the opportunity to dedicate a bench within Allegheny Commons Park.
Donation Amount: $1,500
Click here to view a map of commemorative benches in Allegheny Commons Park.
Click here to purchase your bench dedication.
FRICK PARK
Discover the joy of nature at the new Outdoor Discovery Space and Sensory Nature Trail project at the Frick Environmental Center. This innovative space is designed to engage all the senses, offering children and families a unique, hands-on experience with the natural world. Enhance your connection to this vibrant community space by dedicating a bench along the Sensory Nature Trail. Please note that the trail is currently open as construction concludes this spring.
Donation Amount: $5,000
Click here to view a map of commemorative benches along the Sensory Nature Trail.
Click here to purchase your bench dedication.
MELLON PARK
For more than 15 years, the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy has worked alongside the community and the City of Pittsburgh to enhance the beauty and accessibility of Mellon Park. From past restorations to exciting future projects, discover how we’re bringing new life to this cherished green space.
In 2024, the Conservancy and the City completed the first project from the Mellon Park Action Plan, upgrading entrances and signage to create a more welcoming and cohesive experience. As part of these improvements, new benches were installed, offering visitors a place to pause and enjoy the scenery. Dedicating a bench is a meaningful way to celebrate a loved one while supporting the continued restoration of one of Pittsburgh’s most beloved parks.
Donation Amount: $5,000
Click here to view a map of commemorative benches in Mellon Park.
Click here to purchase your bench dedication.
