Crystal Lake Park District Tree Donation Program

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.

The Memorial Tree Walk at Woodscreek Park
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 for Other Parks
Trees may be donated to other parks within the district. 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.

Tree Information
Your tree will be planted in May or October.  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. To protect the tree from damage or disease, donors may not decorate the tree or leave personal mementos at the planting site.

Plaques
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 tree markers can be made with your customized message and placed on the tree.

How To Donate
Fill out and return the Tree Donor Information Form (2012 update).  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.

Type of Tree	Price
Shade Trees (2 1/2"-3" diameter)	$350
Red Sunset Maple
Autumn Blaze Maple
Sugar Maple
Red Oak (spring only)
Burr Oak (spring only)
Littleleaf Linden
American Linden
Hybrid Elm
Skyline Honeylocust
Evergreen Trees (6' height)	$400
Douglas Fir
Norway Spruce
Blue Spruce
Flowering Trees (8' height)	$300
Serviceberry
Flowering Crabapple
Ornamental Pear
Thornless Hawthorne
Tree Marker	$50
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Questions?
Contact Ann Viger, Crystal Lake Park District Park Planner, at (815) 459-0680, ext. 205 or via email at aviger@crystallakeparks.org