You can plant a tree in Prospect Park to honor friends and loved ones or to celebrate special events or milestones. Your gift of a tree helps us replace lost trees and ensure a healthy Park. We will work with you to select a tree type and location. You can also adopt an existing tree instead of planting a new tree.

Please call (718) 965-8994 or email us to get started.

Click here to view the Commemorative Tree Register.

Plant a New Tree

There are two tree planting periods per year: one week in the spring (usually end of April or beginning of May, depending on climate conditions) and one week in the fall (usually end of October or beginning of November, depending on climate conditions).

Spring planting:
The deadline for arranging a spring planting is February 15 (we must order trees from the nursery well in advance of the actual planting). Note there are numerous details to arrange before the deadline, so you will need to contact us by February 1 in order to conclude the arrangement process prior to the deadline. Generally, the earlier you contact us, the better. Please call (718) 965-8994 or email us to get started or to ask any questions.

Fall planting:
The deadline for arranging a fall planting is August 15 (we must order trees from the nursery well in advance of the actual planting). Note there are numerous details to arrange before the deadline, so you will need to contact us by August 1 in order to conclude the arrangement process prior to the deadline. Generally, the earlier you contact us, the better. Please call (718) 965-8994 or email us to get started or to ask any questions.

•  $750 Understory Tree
Choices include Eastern Redbud, Shadbush, Ironwood, American Hop Hornbeam, American Yellowwood and flowering Dogwood.

•  $1,000 Overstory Tree
Choices include well-known and rarer trees, such as Tulip Tree, Red Oak, Silver Linden, Black Gum and White Pine.

•  $10,000 A Grove of Trees
May contain understory and overstory trees, shrubs, wildflowers and ground covers, appropriate to the area selected and helping to restore an entire sector of the Park.

Adopt an Existing Tree

Do you have a favorite tree in the Park? The Alliance will guarantee proper nourishment, fertilization, pruning and other care. Many existing trees are eligible for adoption, which can take place at any time of the year.

•  $500 Understory Tree
Flowering or ornamental.

•  $750 Overstory Tree
Recently planted.

•  $1,000 Overstory Tree
Large, established.

• Listing in the Commemorative Tree Book, which includes a tribute page created by the donor, on display at the Audubon Center at the Boathouse.
• Listing in the online Commemorative Tree Register.
• Listing in the Alliance’s Annual Report. 

9/11 Grove

The Living Memorial Project, a program of the USDA Forest Service, has enabled the Prospect Park Alliance to establish a 9/11 Commemorative Grove at the north end of the Long Meadow, near Grand Army Plaza.

The Living Memorial Project was designed to create beautiful public sanctuaries for peace and reflection. Thus far, the Project’s $35,000 grant to Prospect Park has allowed the planting of 17 trees and shrubs in the grove area so far, 8 of which were planted in memory of 9/11 victims. The lush grove includes overstory oaks, black gum, and tulip trees; as well as shadbush, magnolia, fringe tree, witchhazel, and holly to fill the understory. The grant also enabled the pruning of existing trees in the area and the installation of eight benches, one of which has been adopted. More plantings will be added over time.

The Grove is also a crucial part of the Alliance’s restoration efforts, as this was a heavily wooded area in the original design of Prospect Park.

A dedication ceremony took place on September 4, 2003. For more information on the Living Memorials Project, please visit www.livingmemorialsproject.net.

Call (718) 965-8994 or email us.