The Crystal Lake Park District Tree Donation Program is a perfect way to remember a loved one, honor someone special or commemorate an important occasion, and at the same time, benefit the community and future generations.
Woodscreek Park, located at the corner of Golf Course and Ackman Roads in Crystal Lake, is home to the Memorial Tree Walk. Your tree will be planted along the .5 mile walking path meandering through the park, next to a scenic pond.
Trees may be donated to other parks within the district, except Main Beach, The Nature Center and the Veteran Acres pond or playground. You can discuss possible locations with Ann Viger, Crystal Lake Park District Park Planner. She can be reached at (815) 459-0680, ext. 205 or via email at aviger@crystallakeparks.org.
Your tree will be planted in the appropriate season and is guaranteed for one year. If the tree dies within the first year after planting, it will be replaced at no charge. Replacements after one year are optional, and the donor is responsible for the cost. The tree will be purchased from a local nursery and will be locally grown for hardiness. The cost of the tree includes planting and maintenance.
Trees are publicly recognized with an engraved brass leaf that is placed on the Tree of Life in the Crystal Lake Park District Administrative Office. For an additional fee, a plaque can be made with your customized message and placed at the foot of the tree.
Fill out and return the Tree Donor Information Form (PDF). Return completed form and payment to the Crystal Lake Park District. Credit card payments must be made in person at the Crystal Lake Park District Administrative Office located at One East Crystal Lake Avenue, Crystal Lake, IL. You will be contacted when your order is received to discuss the details. A gift card commemorating your donation will be sent to the person of your choice and you will receive notice after the tree has been planted.
| Shade Trees (2 1/2"-3" diameter) |
$350 |
| Red Sunset Maple |
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| Red or White Oak (spring planting only) |
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| Gingko |
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| Hackberry |
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| Kentucky Coffee Tree |
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| Littleleaf or Redmond Linden |
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| Evergreen Trees (6' height) |
$400 |
| Douglas Fir |
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| Austrian Pine |
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| White Pine |
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| Green or Blue Spruce |
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| Flowering Trees (8' height) |
$300 |
| Serviceberry |
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| White or Pink Flowering Crabapple |
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| Ornamental Pear |
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| Thornless Hawthorne |
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| Cast Bronze Plaque (4" x 10") |
$200 |
| 50 Characters maximum |
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| Etched Polished Granite Plaque (5" x 7 ") |
$100 |
| Artwork available for additional fee |
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Contact Ann Viger, Crystal Lake Park District Park Planner, at (815) 459-0680, ext. 205 or via email at aviger@crystallakeparks.org