Memorial Bench Program
Information on this page current as of May 20, 2007

The NJ Section of the Palisades Interstate Park is a special place for many people. The tall cliffs—the sweeping views of the Hudson River—the surprising moments of solitude that can be found here in the midst of one of the busiest places on Earth. We know this in part by the many requests we receive from visitors and friends of the park for the opportunity to place a memorial here for loved ones. To help accommodate these requests, we are pleased to offer a memorial bench program.

We offer two styles of benches from which to choose, one with a backrest, the other without. Both benches are made of natural wood with sturdy metal footing. The designs were selected to blend into the park setting along the Palisades.

You may have a memorial brass plaque placed on the bench, inscribed with a memorial message of your choice.

  • A bench with a backrest can be installed for $1,500. A bench without a backrest can be installed for $1,200.
     

  • The memorial plaque will be 2-½ inches by 10 inches, and may have a message of up to 25 letters on three lines. (The message will be inscribed subject to review by the Commission.)

We will try to honor your wishes for where you would like the bench to be placed, pending park management considerations, or you may allow us to select the most appropriate place.

To make arrangements for placing a memorial bench, please call Chris Szeglin, Assistant Superintendent, at 201 768-1360 ext. 103.

Please note that after a bench is installed, the Commission cannot be responsible for replacement should the bench be damaged or destroyed.

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Palisades Interstate Park – NJ Section
P.O. Box 155 • Alpine, New Jersey 07620
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