Adopt a Bench

There are two bench styles: standard powder metal benches and stone benches. The type of bench available at participating locations is determined by the department.

Proposals are welcome for stone benches in natural park areas and will be evaluated based on feasibility. Existing benches in parks are available for adoption, while new metal benches can be adopted along the Boise River Greenbelt.

A stone bench adoption includes a granite plaque while a metal bench adoption includes a bronze plaque.

Neighborhood Parks

Only metal benches are allowed in neighborhood parks. Bench adoptions are not available in the following parks:

Camel’s Back Park
Charles F. McDevitt Sports Complex
Hillside Park
Optimist Youth Sports Complex
Simplot Sports Complex
Winstead Park

Premier Parks

Only metal benches are allowed in premier parks while stone benches are placed in natural areas.

Available benches in premier parks:

Alta Harris Park
Ann Morrison Park
Bernardine Quinn Riverside Park
Boise Greenbelt (excluding Bethine Church Trail)
Esther Simplot Park
Idaho Fallen Firefighters Memorial
Marianne Williams Park
Molenaar Park
Shoreline Park
Warm Springs Park

Stone memorial bench along the Boise River

Cost

The cost of a 20-year bench adoption in a neighborhood park is $1,800 while a stone bench or a bench in a premier park is $3,000.

Prices are effective 10/1/2023 through 9/30/2024.

Adoption Process

Payment is required to begin the process.
Once payment has been received, an adoption form will be provided.
Once the form has been returned, the plaque will be ordered and installed.
The process takes approximately 8 weeks from the time payment has been made to the final installation of the plaque or bench.

To begin the process, please call (208) 608-7600 or email us.

Send a Message to Parks and Rec

For other after hours park related emergencies (i.e. irrigation issues, restrooms), please call (208) 489-6640.