Memorial and Dedication Programs

The tree memorial program accepts requests for trees throughout the year to recognize loved ones in conjunction with the local beautification committee, Pride, Inc. New to the Godfrey Parks and Recreation Department is our Baby Tree  Program. Consider planting a baby tree in celebration of a new baby and watch it grow as the child grows.

Anyone wishing to purchase a tree is encouraged to do so at the Parks and Recreation Department or through Pride, Inc. Trees will be planted the following spring and recognized at the annual Arbor Day Celebration at Glazebrook Park in the end of April. The Arbor Day Celebration will include a memorial dedication  ceremony to honor and memorialize those for whom the trees have been dedicated.

Please contact the Parks and Recreation Department at (618) 466-1483 for more information.

The Village of Godfrey is working two-fold on brick campaigns.  One end of the brick campaign will be to cover the grassy area in between the ball fields at Glazebrook Park, and the other will be to continue the bricks along the walkway at the Whispering Winds Gazebo in Glazebrook Park. The brick paver and granite bench program accepts requests for bricks and benches throughout the year to recognize loved ones in conjunction with the North Alton-Godfrey Business Council.

Gazebo: Anyone wishing to purchase a brick or bench for the area near the Whispering Winds Gazebo, form are available by Clicking here.

Ball Fields: For those wishing to purchase a brick for the Glazebrook Park ball fields, forms are available here. Funds from this effort will be set aside to be put towards future park development. Please consider supporting our parks by purchasing your memorial paver today.

The Village of Godfrey Parks and Recreation Department is offering opportunities to individuals and civic groups to purchase park benches and picnic tables for placement throughout the parks.

Granite Bench:  The Granite benches are 4′ benches with backs.  The engraving is included in price.  The purchase price of the granite bench is $1,800.00.

Plastic Coated Metal Expanded Bench:  The benches are standard 6’ benches with backs.  The frames are black and the seating is made of green plastic coated expanded metal.  Each bench costs $600.  There are two options for purchasing picnic tables: the first option is a standard 6’ picnic table that seats eight adults, the second option is a round picnic table with an umbrella that seats eight adults.  Both picnic table options are for black coated picnic tables with seating made of green plastic coated expanded metal. Both picnic table options cost $750 each

Optional engraved plaques are also available for an additional fee.  The metal plaques measure 4” x 6”. Individual plaques can be customized as indicated below.  Each plaque costs $60.

Information for the Plaque:

– Choices of:
In Memory Of         In Honor Of        Given By

– Name of Honored/Memorial:
and/or
– Name of Given By:

Please contact the Parks and Recreation Department with any further questions.