Sponsorship & Donations

Explore the various sponsorship and memorial program opportunities available with the City of Medicine Hat.

Corporate partnerships

We are actively pursuing sponsorship and naming rights at numerous city-owned facilities.

This initiative offers individuals, businesses, corporations, foundations and community groups an opportunity to sponsor a wide variety of city facilities, services, programs and events. Advertising and other recognition opportunities are also available.

Custom built partnership opportunities are available and may include:

Naming rights
Program and service sponsorship
- Arts and culture
- Parks and recreation
- Seniors
- Transit
- Environmental stewardship
Capital developments and improvements
Special events
Advertising and marketing
Brand association and recognition

Discover a wide variety of custom-built sponsorship opportunities within the City!

Flowerbed sponsorship

Flowerbed sponsorship opportunities are available for businesses, service clubs and individuals at various locations throughout the city.

Flowerbed options include:

Premium Flowerbed: A raised flowerbed with a cemented border including installed signage ($1,750/year).

Standard Flowerbed: An "in-ground" flowerbed in a turf grass area ($1,250/year).

Please contact Parks and Recreation at 403-529-8333 or parks@medicinehat.ca for any questions or inquiries.

Memorial Arboretum

The Arboretum is a special site where trees are planted to memorialize the loss of a loved one, a birth, an anniversary or a special occasion. The Arboretum encourages Environmental Stewardship and knowledge about Urban Forests.

Memorial Arboretum application

The Medicine Hat Memorial Arboretum is located at the Corner of Factory Street SE and South Railway Street SE.

Anyone who wishes to honor someone special or an occasion may have a tree planted.

The annual tree planting ceremony which is typically held in early June, each year. A plaque is provided for each contributor to place on the plaque wall.

To be included in the following year's planting ceremony, the annual deadline to purchase is February 1.

Commemorative Bench program

The Commemorative Bench Program provides a meaningful opportunity for individuals and families to celebrate the life of a loved one, honour an individual or group, or highlight a cause or event by donating a park or trail bench in scenic locations throughout Medicine Hat.

Commemorative Benches are thoughtfully placed throughout the community alongside trails and within parks to provide residents and visitors with increased opportunities to enjoy the park and trail system and adjacent areas, provide resting spots for users and promote active living.

All Commemorative Benches are adorned with a plaque commemorating or acknowledging an individual or group and tell the story of the impact they have had on the lives of others.

Commemorative Benches are available on a 10-year term with the option to renew at the end of the term. Donations to the Commemorative Bench Program are eligible for a tax donation receipt and are non-refundable.

Commemorative Bench information

Commemorative benches are selected for their high quality and ability to withstand varying weather conditions experienced in Medicine Hat.

All benches are powder coated with a steel frame and are installed on a concrete pad wherever possible. In the event a concrete pad is not possible, alternative installation options will be discussed with the donor.

Each Commemorative bench can be adorned with one 2” x 8” personalized plaque. The plaque inscription can contain up to 40 words in a variety of fonts and colours and final approval is at the discretion of the City.

Benches are strategically selected and placed to compliment the natural environment, allow free flow of people, bikes, and activities, allow access for equipment and personnel and to provide donors with a unique and individual location for their bench.

Bench colours are placed as follows:

Cemetery Bench: Grey with black frame
Premium Bench Location: Tan bench with black frame
Standard Bench Location: Blue bench with black frame near water or green bench with black frame in green spaces.

All Commemorative Benches and plaques are the property of the City of Medicine Hat and are maintained, repaired, or replaced at the discretion of the Parks and Recreation department and at no cost to the donor.

Application process

The City of Medicine Hat Parks and Recreation Department supports donors from the initial application to the end of the ten-year term.

All applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis for areas located within municipal boundaries. Bench location options will be discussed with donors upon receipt of their application. Locations have been selected with scenic views, maintenance, user flow and appropriate bench spacing in mind.

To initiate your application for a Commemorative Bench please complete the following:

Consider the inscription you would like on the plaque
Complete the online application found here

You will be contacted within three business days to confirm and discuss your application and coordinate payment. The Department reserves the right to refuse any application, dedication, or inscription if it violates the values, bylaws and standards set by the City of Medicine Hat.

Donation Value

For 2025, donation values for Commemorative Benches are:

Cemetery Benches $3,330.00
Premium Bench Locations $3,150.00
Standard Bench Locations $3,020.00

Donation values are for a 10-year term and are inclusive of the bench, plaque, installation, and maintenance. Donation values are evaluated once per year and are subject to change at any time.

Tax Benefit

All donations to the Commemorative Bench Program receive a tax receipt, issued in February of each year. Donations are non-refundable.

Commemorative Bench application

Contact Us

City Hall

580 1 St SE
Medicine Hat, Alberta
T1A 8E6
403-529-8100
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