Ready to adopt a bench?

Bench adoptions provide an opportunity to memorialize an important person or moment. They also serve as an incredible gift to the broader community, who will pause in nature’s beauty and share in this place of reflection you’ve provided. To adopt a bench:

1. Fill out the adoption form on this page. Include:
   • Preferred bench location (from the Bench Adoption Map on this page – details below)
   • Plaque inscription for who you want to honor (details below)
2. Within approximately four weeks you will receive a plaque proof. Review the proof of your inscription and respond with edits or written approval.

Bench Adoption Map

The Conservancy plans to place one bench every quarter mile along the Canal, with possible gathering areas featuring multiple benches. Please click on the segment closest to where you would like your bench to find the ‘Miles’ and ‘UniqueID’. This information will be needed to complete the adoption form, along with dedication information. Conservancy staff will then reach out to work with you to determine the exact bench placement location.

Plaque Inscription/Dedication

Plaques can contain up to three lines of text. Refer to sample images for examples. The small text will fit up to 35 characters across (with spaces) and the large text will fit up to 20 characters across (with spaces). 

Suggested text includes (but is not limited to): “In memory of,” “In honor of,” “In celebration of,” followed by the honoree’s first and last name. You may also include a line to indicate who is dedicating the bench. Any inscription that does not follow this suggested text is subject to review by the Conservancy’s Board of Directors. In its sole discretion, the High Line Canal Conservancy reserves the right to reject any proposed inscription that is considered inappropriate.

Bench Adoption Form & Payment

To make your donation go further, please consider paying by check to avoid credit card processing fees. To pay by check:

1. Complete the Bench Adoption PDF (interactive fields can be filled out in your PDF viewer and saved OR printed and filled out by hand)
2. Email the PDF to donations@highlinecanal.org OR print the completed PDF and mail it with your check
3. Make all checks out to the ‘High Line Canal Conservancy’
4. Mail your check to 4010 E Orchard Rd, Centennial, CO 80121

Alternatively, we accept secure online payments. To make your payment online, please fill out the following form.

Want to speak with Conservancy staff about your adoption? Reach out to donations@highlinecanal.org.

Your donation will support our mission to preserve, protect and enhance the High Line Canal and may be deductible to the extent permitted by law. Please consult your attorney or tax advisor for details. The High Line Canal Conservancy is a designated 501(c)(3) organization. EIN #81-4337938.

Do you have more Questions about adopting a bench on the Canal? See answers to our most frequently asked questions.