Commemorative Bricks
Engraved bricks honor Trail lovers and their friends, family, and pets along the Butler Trail. There are currently two locations with bricks available:Â Lakeshore Park Exercise Station and Butler Shores Exercise Station.
Engraved bricks can be personalized to tribute Trail lovers, friends, family, and pets.
4″x 8″ brick is $350
8″x 8″ brick is $500
12″ x 12″ brick is $1,000
Bricks purchased for Lakeshore are installed each Spring. Bricks purchased for Butler Shores are installed each Fall.
Brick Requirements
Brick text can include family or individual names and dates—no political, religious, profane, or commercial names, messaging, or advertising. 4×8″ bricks offer three rows of text with 15 characters in each row. 8×8″ bricks provide six rows of text with 15 characters in each row. Every space and punctuation mark counts as a character.
Locations Currently Available
We have two locations where commemorative bricks are currently available for purchase: Butler Exercise Area and the Lakeshore Exercise Area.
Bricks at Butler Exercise Area are installed in the Fall each year. Bricks at the Lakeshore Exercise Area are installed in the Spring each year.
Bench Dedications
Dedicating a bench is an impactful way to personalize a part of the Trail and honor a loved one. A limited number of benches are available at:
- Boardwalk – two benches located west of I35
- The new Holly Area Project – five benches available, with anticipated construction complete at the end of 2024
- Upcoming: Longhorn Dam Pedestrian Bridge– thirty benches available, with anticipated construction complete in 2026.
The fee to ‘adopt’ a bench is $30,000 for perpetuity or $15,000 for 10 years with the first right of refusal for renewal. The fee includes a dedication plaque and maintenance for the bench.
Email adoptions@thetrailconservancy.org for more information or if you’re interested in a bench
Dedication plaques include a non-customizable line that reads “In Honor Of” followed by a customizable name(s). There are 360 characters available (120 per line), which can include letters, numbers, blank spaces, and punctuation.Â
Only names can be listed – no phrases or sentences.
Disclaimers and Contact Information
The cost of the bench adoption covers annual maintenance. However, please be aware that the wood will be allowed to weather naturally over time. Depending on the depth, any carved vandalism will be sanded off. If you notice that your bench has been defaced, please contact The Trail Conservancy directly.