The Riverfront North Greenway is more than an 11-mile network of parks and trails;
it is a destination for Philadelphians to gather, a connection to the outdoors, a place for learning, community building, discovery, and so much more. RNP might build and care for the physical greenway, but the true heart of our spaces comes from the incredible community we have had the honor of cultivating over the past 20+ years.
As the Riverfront North Greenway continues to grow, we are excited to offer opportunities that are accessible and meaningful to our community, part of this initiative includes the expansion of RNP Park Memorialization Program, which will now offer opportunities to purchase trees, plaques, and/or benches to honor loved ones who have left a lasting impact on the Riverfront North Greenway.
RNP Park Memorialization is only available currently along the Port Richmond Trail, within Robert A. Borski Jr. Park, and at Pennypack on the Delaware.
Please note that there will be a yearly cap of 10 memorial trees. Trees planted will be determined in coordination with RNP Stewardship staff and will only be native species to increase biodiversity. Additionally, the timing of the planting is weather-dependent and may be part of an overarching planting strategy.
Additional Information & Cost Estimates:
- Memorial Tree with Custom Plaque: $500
*Cost includes planting, customized plaque, Certificate of Remembrance Planting, and maintenance for two (2) years as tree gets fully established, with the option of extension ($250) per year after 3-year warranty period.
- Memorial Bench with Custom Plaque: $3,000
* Bench package includes purchase of bench and customized dedication plaque, installation, bench dedication ceremony, and maintenance for five (5) years managed in partnership with Parks and Recreation.
If you are interested in learning more or moving forward with memorialization along the Riverfront North Greenway,
please fill out our interest form.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our Development Associate, Celia Myerov, directly at celia@riverfrontnorth.org.
Please Note: The RNP Stewardship Team will work to care for and preserve your tree to the best of our ability. However, upon purchase of a Memorial Tree you recognize that RNP will not be held responsible for any external factors that may result in damage to or loss of the tree. This includes, but is not limited to, disease, pests, environmental factors such as extreme heat, droughts, or flooding, automobile accidents, construction, vandalism, and/or theft.
