Looking for a peaceful place to remember a loved one? At Tranquility Park you can honour their memory with a living tribute—purchase a memorial tree, shrub or bench (complete with a plaque) and help the park grow.
Located between 88 Robinson Avenue and Highway 2A, Tranquility Park was created to offer the community a serene and meaningful place to remember loved ones who have passed on. With no cemetery within the Town of Penhold, the vision for a dedicated memorial space began to take shape in 2005, when a volunteer committee formed to design a park rooted in peace, remembrance, and community spirit.
A Community-Built Vision
The committee’s early plans included:
- Meandering walking paths
- A peaceful creek with a fountain
- A bridge crossing the creek
- Trees, shrubs, and landscaped beds
- Benches, flagpoles, signage, and a time capsule
Much of the park’s development has been made possible through generous community support. Residents contributed trees, shrubs and benches; the steel structure for the bridge was donated anonymously. Additional funding came from local grants including Alberta Lotteries and Red Deer & District Foundation, and from donations such as from the Penhold Lions Catering Group.
To date, the Town has used grants and municipal funds to complete the creek and fountain, finish the bridge, install signage, finalize shrub beds, and fully build the walking paths — creating a welcoming landscape for reflection and remembrance.
Grow the Park, Honour a Life
Tranquility Park welcomes memorial dedications — you may choose to honour a loved one by dedicating a tree, shrub, or bench with a thoughtfully inscribed plaque. This gesture offers a place for reflection and remembrance, letting the memory of those we miss live on within our community.
Memorial Trees
Our recommended tree species are selected for their beauty, longevity, and suitability to the Penhold climate.
Recommended Tree Species
Shade & Feature Trees
- Burr Oak
long-lived, hardy oak offering strong structure and a wide canopy. - Amur Maple
Compact and vibrant, known for brilliant red fall foliage. - Amur Cherry
Attractive copper-coloured bark and delicate spring blossoms. - Green Ash
A tall, traditional shade tree with bright summer foliage.
Evergreens
- Blue Spruce
Dense blue-green needles and a formal pyramidal shape. - White Spruce
Alberta-hardy evergreen offering year-round colour and shelter. - Pine
classic evergreen option with soft needles and a natural, relaxed form.
Ornamental Trees
- Ornamental Crab-apple
Beautiful spring blossoms and colourful fall fruit, excellent for memorial settings. - Green Ash
A tall, traditional shade tree with bright summer foliage. - Japanese Tree Lilac
Fragrant early-summer blooms and a tidy, upright form.
Memorial Shrubs
Shrubs are an excellent option for memorials, offering seasonal blooms and year-round visual interest.
Recommended Shrub Species
Flowering Shrubs
- Goldflame Spirea
Compact, colourful shrub featuring bright spring foliage and clusters of pink summer flowers. - Lilac (Non-Suckering Variety)
Fragrant spring blooms with clean growth habits ideal for formal memorial plantings. - Mock Orange
Renowned for its highly fragrant white blossoms in early summer. - Hansa Rose
A hardy, low-maintenance rose with fragrant magenta blooms and attractive hips. - Hydrangea
Showy summer flowers that provide strong ornamental value and structure.
Decorative & Foliage Shrubs
- Ivory Halo Dogwood
variegated foliage with red winter stems, offering year-round visual appeal. - Dwarf European Cranberry
Dense, rounded form with white spring flowers and bright red fall berries. - Dwarf Conifer (Various Species)
Compact evergreen options providing structure, colour, and low-maintenance greenery. - Diablo Ninebark
Deep burgundy foliage with soft pink-white blooms; excellent contrast and seasonal interest.
Community Park Amenities
Benches
Park benches provide comfortable seating for residents and visitors to relax and enjoy our parks, trails, and green spaces. Sponsored benches include a personalized plaque recognizing a person, family, or organization.
Dog Waste Receptacles
Dog waste receptacles help keep our parks and trails clean and enjoyable for everyone. These units can be sponsored and include a personalized plaque for recognition.
Plaques
Commemorative plaques offer a meaningful way to recognize a loved one, celebrate a milestone, or honour a community member. Plaques can be installed on select park amenities or placed within landscaped areas as a lasting tribute or memorial.
Self-Watering Pots
Self-watering pots are decorative planters located throughout the community that help enhance public spaces with seasonal flowers.
Pricing & Order Information
Tree Memorial
Price: $350
Includes:
• Choice of approved tree species
• Planting and maintenance
• 3.5” x 3.5” engraved plaque (up to 50 characters)
Shrub Memorial
Price: $50
Includes:
• Choice of approved shrub species
• Planting and maintenance
• 3.5” x 3.5” engraved plaque (up to 50 characters)
Memorial Bench
Price: $950
Includes:
• Installation in an approved park location
• 3.5” x 3.5” engraved plaque (up to 50 characters)
Self-Watering Flower Pot
Price: $1000
Includes:
- Seasonal flowers planted in a self-watering planter located in a public space
- Planting and seasonal maintenance
- 3.5” x 3.5” engraved plaque (up to 50 characters)
For more information or to purchase a memorial item, please contact the Town Office at 403-886-4567. You may also click the attached order form, print it, and bring it to the Town Office for review and confirmation.