Personal bench in Central Park: how to get a personalized sign

Central Park - one of the most visited places in New York. If you want to give someone an unusual but memorable gift, give him a personal bench in this park. There are over 9 thousand shops, so the choice is huge. On how to do this, tells Central park conservancy.

When you select a bench, there will be a fixed copper plate with engraved text on it. What exactly to write there is up to you or the recipient of such an unusual gift. Read on to find out how much it costs.

Adopt-a-bench

In 1986, the Adopt-A-Bench project (“Adopt a Bench”) was created in New York. He maintains the infrastructure of Central Park - more than 9 thousand benches and surrounding landscapes. To date, the organization has helped adopt more than 6800 benches.

In recognition of a contribution to the Central Park Conservancy (the private, non-profit park conservation area that operates Central Park. — Ed.) place a personalized plaque on a park bench of the donor's choice.

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The “adopted” bench is the perfect gift for any occasion: birthday, anniversary, birth of a child, graduation,” the source notes. In addition, this is a great way to perpetuate or honor the memory of a loved one.

The cost of such a bench is $ 10 thousand.

How to "adopt a bench"

Although the plates take about 8 weeks to make and install, a personalized certificate can be issued immediately after adoption. Thus, the recipient will receive a notification that a sign has been placed in his honor on one of the benches in Central Park.

You are free to choose the inscription for the plate. You can also give this opportunity to the recipient of the gift.

If you want to place a sign on a bench in Central Park, write to: [email protected].

Then download, fill and submit this form.