Legacy Tree Program

Leavenworth is fortunate to have over 400 acres of park land throughout the city.  One of the greatest assets of any park is its trees, which provide not only beauty but shade and environmental benefits. Many of the trees in our parks are older and are beginning to show signs of disease or decay. While much of the funding for necessary pruning and replanting is provided through the Parks Department budget, there is never enough money to accomplish everything that needs to be done.  Thus, there is a continuing need for supplemental funding in the tree planting and maintenance budget. 

For this reason, the Leavenworth Parks and Recreation Department has established the Legacy Tree Program. Through this program, old trees will be replaced and new areas rejuvenated. All contributions to this program are placed in the Park Special Gift Fund and are only used for the planting of Legacy trees. Legacy Tree Program supporters will be able to see their contributions live on in each tree that is planted -- a gift that keeps giving!

The Legacy Tree Program makes it possible to help preserve the rich history of trees in our parks while commemorating either a person or event. 

When you buy a tree our Parks Department will order the tree and the selected plaque, plant the tree, and maintain the tree as part of our regular park maintenance program.  If your tree needs to be replaced due to damage or disease, the fee covers one replacement tree.

Request Process and Information:

• Complete a Legacy Tree Request Form (see below) and submit the form and payment to the Parks and Recreation Administrative Office.  Email parksandrec@firstcity.org if you would like to pay online.
• A maximum of 40 characters and spaces (not including the tree species, which must appear on the first line) may be printed on the 5" x 5" plaque.
• The Parks and Recreation Department's arborists will contact you to help you select a planting location, date, and tree species. 
• The Parks Department has final approval on all requests.
• For help with tree species, planting location, and plaque information, contact our park foreman at (913) 682-0650. 
• Please note, Landing Park located behind the Riverfront Community Center is no longer an option for planting Legacy Trees.
• For Fall plantings, we will accept applications and payment until the first ground freeze or December 1, whichever comes first.  Spring plantings are not available at this time.
• Legacy Trees being planted in memory of a loved one may not include cremation remains of any kind.