Giving

Honor or donate for a special person, family, or organization and beautify Baker Park with a traditional park bench.

If requested or appropriate, your honoree will receive a letter of appreciation with the name of the donor(s). Benches may be given by an individual(s), organizations, or businesses. Donations will be acknowledged in the Friends of Baker Park Newsletter.

A member of our group will work with you to find the appropriate location for your bench in accordance with the master plan for Baker Park, created jointly by Friends of Baker Park, Inc., and the City of Frederick.

Benches (6 foot – $3000 or 8 foot – $3500)
Benches are warranted against defects in materials and/or workmanship. According to the DuMor Site Furnishings Standard Warranty, there is also a limited 20-year warranty against structural failure of steel bench frames or complete steel bench assemblies and cast iron bench supports. This warranty does not cover items that have been subject to misuse, neglect, accident, or vandalism. If the bench has to be removed for aesthetic or safety reasons, the donor will be informed and will be given the opportunity to replace the bench at the donation level that is stated in the most current Donation Policy. The City of Frederick may temporarily remove benches during park improvement projects if necessary. Friends of Baker park will do our best to inform you if your bench needs to be temporarily removed.

Benches: Gerry Hicks 301-676-9587

General Fund
Friends of Baker Park General Fund donations may be for any amount and unless designated by the donor for an approved donation option, will be used for park enhancement projects, which are at the discretion of the Board. Projects include, but are not limited to, capital improvement and routine maintenance, such as the purchase of flowers, shrubs, or ground cover, or the purchase of needed equipment.

It is the policy of Friends of Baker Park to only use “In Honor of” and “Donated by” for the recognition plaques on benches. 

Friends of Baker Park is no longer managing a tree donation program. Please contact the City of Frederick for more information.

To make a donation please download and complete the Donation Form

OR

Make a donation online today through The Community Foundation of Frederick County.
Use this link for monetary donations only. Please use the form above for bench donations. 

Questions?
General Fund: Kathy Fay email

Benches: Gerry Hicks 301-676-9587