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Memorials, Donations, Scholarships & Volunteer Information
The placement of enhancements in the park system must be compatible with the existing comprehensive park system plan, individual park plans, and/or capital improvement program (CIP) requirements of the City of Winona with the final decision as to location and donation type to be determined by the Parks and Recreation Department and Park Superintendent. Guidelines have been created for sustainable management of site-appropriate amenities so as not to detract from the visual aesthetics of the surrounding natural environment or place an undue burden on the city.
Tree donations are a welcomed gift at any of our parks. Memorial plaques or other naming designations are not allowed on or near memorial trees. Approved trees are the following: Elm, Flowering Crab, Ginkgo, Japanese Lilac, Kentucky Coffee, Locust, and Service Berry. Trees cost between $300-$400. Tree purchasing is made through Winona Nursery.
Park furniture is a welcomed gift at our parks. Park furniture includes, but is not limited to, park benches and picnic tables. Parks and Recreation staff will contact the donor once the application is received. Naming plaques may be purchased through La Boutique and will be installed at no charge.
If you wish to make a monetary donation, please contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 507-458-8258. If you wish to make a non-monetary donation, please complete the Park Furniture/Tree Donation Application.
The City typically donates to other 501(c)3 non-profit organizations or organizations working to raise funds for a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Unable to make cash donations, the City will contribute limited memberships and services, such as memberships, program registrations, etc. The City may also grant facility usage to groups performing community service in our community, based on availability.
For more information, please contact Winona Parks and Recreation at (507) 457-8258. To request a donation, please complete the Donation Request Form.
To be considered as a volunteer for Winona Park and Recreation, please complete a Volunteer Application.
Additional information about opportunities for volunteering at the Friendship Center can be found on the Friendship Center Page.
Scholarships are available to remove a financial barrier to recreation. Qualifiers may receive 35% or 45% off of Lake Lodge and Bob Welch Aquatic Center memberships as well as most youth programs. Scholarships need to be renewed annually.
To apply for the program, please complete the Scholarship Form and return it to the Parks and Recreation Office along with documentation of financial need. The documents that are accepted are a copy of the school nutrition letter or your current tax return/IRS Verification of Non-filing Letter. Hardships are also considered in the application process.