Asset Naming and Memorial Program

The Facility and Park Assets Naming Policy is Caledon’s commitment to ensuring asset naming is approached in an equitable and inclusive manner.

Criteria to Name, Rename, or Dedicate a Town Asset

• Portray a strong positive image of the Town
• Reflect the geographical location of the asset
• Recognize the historical significance of the area
• Reflect unique characteristics of the site, such as ecological or scenic qualities
• Highlight activities and industries that are/were prevalent and valued in Caledon
  
  

Ineligible Criteria

• Be perceived to be discriminatory or derogatory of race, colour, ethnic origin, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, creed, political affiliation, disability or other social factors
• Be intended to commemorate an individual living or deceased. Visit the Memorial Program for more information.
  

Complete the Facility and Park Assets Naming Form to submit a new name, rename, or dedication proposal. 

 *Applications are now open for the 2025 installation. All submissions will be evaluated and reviewed by Town staff for a Late Summer/Early Fall 2025 installation. If you have already submitted an application, there is no need to reapply. For inquiries about a previously submitted application (June 2024 onward), please email recreation@caledon.ca. Otherwise, Town staff will be in contact regarding your application in Spring 2025.

The Town of Caledon’s Memorial Program gives you an opportunity to adopt a bench or plant a tree in memory of a loved one. The gift of a bench or tree is a lasting tribute that benefits the community by enhancing parks and open space areas. We now offer the opportunity to attach a memorial tag to a seat in the Arena at the Caledon East Community Complex, providing a meaningful way to honor a loved one within a community facility.

Town staff will work with you to select a location that meets your needs as well as the Town’s criteria for the program. The Town will be accepting applications for Memorials January through April for a September installation. Once the bench, tree or arena seating tag is installed, your memorial will be cared for by town staff.

The Memorial costs for 2025 are:

• Caledon Trailway Bench - $2,000
• Parks Bench - $3,500
• Tree - $700
• Memorial Tag for Arena Seating- $100

Criteria

• Individuals – Must be a resident of the Town of Caledon or have spent most of their life living in the Town of Caledon.
• Team – 70% of the team members must be residents of the Town of Caledon.
• Group – 70% of the group members must be residents of the Town of Caledon.
• Event – Must have taken place in the Town of Caledon.

*The Town of Caledon reserves the right to select final location for a bench or tree and the applicant will be responsible for any additional costs incurred.

Memorial Application Form

If you require assistance filling out the form, please contact recreation@caledon.ca or Service Caledon at 905.584.2272 ext. 7750, Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. or info@caledon.ca.