Sponsor a Bench or Picnic Table

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Download Sponsorship Application Form

Individuals, families, businesses, and other organizations can sponsor benches and picnic tables at Marathon Township Community Park. This program aims to enhance the park’s amenities while providing a lasting tribute or recognition for sponsors.

Sponsorship Options

  1. Existing Bench or Picnic Table Sponsorship
    • Cost: $150
    • Sponsors may choose to sponsor an existing bench or picnic table within the park. This includes the installation of a personalized plaque on the selected bench or table.
  2. New Bench or Picnic Table Sponsorship
    • Cost: $600
    • Sponsors may choose to sponsor the installation of a new bench or picnic table within the park. This includes the cost of the bench or table, installation, and a personalized plaque.

Sponsorship Guidelines

  • Plaques
    • Plaques will be standardized in size and design to ensure uniformity. 
    • Plaque inscriptions may include the sponsor’s name, a short message, and/or a dedication. Inscriptions are subject to approval by the Township.
  • Locations
    • Existing Bench or Table: Sponsors may choose from a list of available benches and tables.
    • New Bench or Table: The Township will work with sponsors to select appropriate locations for new installations, considering park aesthetics and visitor flow.
  • Duration of Sponsorship
    • Sponsorship of a bench or picnic table is guaranteed for a period of 10 years. After this period, sponsors will have the option to renew their sponsorship at the current sponsorship rate.
  • Maintenance and Replacement
    • The Park will maintain all sponsored benches and tables. If a sponsored bench or table is damaged beyond repair or requires replacement before the 10-year guaranteed period, the sponsorship plaque will be moved to the new bench or table.

Application Process

  1. Submission of Application and Payment
    • Interested sponsors must complete the Application Form. Forms are available at the Township Office and on the township and park websites. 
    • Payment via check is required with the application submission. If the application is denied, the check will be returned.
  2. Review and Approval
    • Applications will be reviewed by the Township. Approval is based on the availability of benches or tables and the appropriateness of the inscription.
  3. Installation
    • Installation of plaques and construction of new benches and tables is weather dependent, but will be completed as soon as possible.

Contact Information

For more information, please contact:

Marathon Township
4575 Pine St
Columbiaville, MI 48421
Phone: (810) 793-2002

Terms and Conditions

  • The Township reserves the right to approve or reject any sponsorship application.
  • The Township will make reasonable efforts to maintain the condition of sponsored benches and tables but cannot guarantee against all forms of damage or wear.

By participating in the Marathon Township Park Bench and Picnic Table Sponsorship Program, sponsors agree to the terms and conditions outlined in this policy.