The donate a park bench program was developed to help local governments save tax dollars on site furnishing products. Once the local government sets up the program for its community, it allows individuals, companies, and charity groups to donate specified items such as tables, benches, bike racks, and trash receptacles. They can be used for parks, walkways, bike trails, city streets, schools, or other public places. Each item can be personalized with a plaque or custom engraving for recognizing the donor or a community group or as a memorial bench for loved ones. It provides a great opportunity for local companies to promote their businesses, and there is no cost to local governments or coordinating agencies.