Become Part of History: 
Engrave Your Legacy on the Boardwalk to Old Methuselah

Imagine walking along a beautiful boardwalk in your favorite state park, the sun shining, leaves overhead.  The boardwalk leads to a majestic 500+-year-old cypress tree—a living testament to time and resilience. Now, you have the unique opportunity to leave your mark in this historic setting!

For a limited time, you can engrave your name, a loved one's name, or a special message, on a plank of the newly rebuilt boardwalk. Every time someone walks along the boardwalk, they’ll see your message, creating a lasting tribute that future generations will cherish.

Don’t miss this chance to engrave your legacy on a path that leads to history! 

How It Works
Order from This Website, or Get an Order Form from the Park 
Personalize Your Message Whether it’s a name or a favorite quote, your words will be beautifully engraved for all to see.
Feel the Impact Enjoy the knowledge that you’ve contributed to the beauty of our natural resources in the park.
ACT NOW   Spaces are limited, and your chance to leave a legacy won’t last forever.  Visit our website or contact us today to reserve your plank and be part of something truly special.

Engrave your story.  Support your park.  Celebrate nature.

• NOTES
• There are guidelines* set by Florida State Parks as to what can be engraved on park property.  Please read the guidelines below carefully before placing your order. 
• The first round of orders will be taken until Wednesday, January 1, 2025.  These planks will be built into the new boardwalk in mid-January.  After the project is complete, it may take up to 6 months to install the planks ordered after January 1.
• All boardwalk planks will remain the property of DeLeon Springs State Park.

• All funds collected for this boardwalk plank project will be used to rebuild the boardwalk and to enhance other areas of the park and its resources. 
  
  *All plank inscription wording must be approved by the park administration.  The plank may not be used as a memorial. It can honor someone (if living their approval must be obtained). If you choose to acknowledge someone in a message, you may write “Donated by________” or “Provided on Behalf of _______”. Wording may contain up to 45 characters, including letters, numbers, symbols, punctuation, and spaces.  There is a maximum of 45 characters per board including spaces.

   
  Park staff reserves the right to remove the board if it is damaged or defaced.  In the event staff determines a board needs replacement, the original donor may or may not be offered the opportunity to replace at a reduced cost, based on pricing at the time of replacement by submitting a new agreement and application.

  The sponsorship will be in effect for at least 5 years, or until the board requires replacement. By signing this waiver, the donor agrees that DeLeon Springs State Park, Friends of DeLeon Springs State Park, or any of its entities, employees, volunteers, or other people associated with the Florida State Park system, are not responsible for: any damage to the sponsored board, wear and tear of the board, replacing the board if it becomes unreadable, or any other issue with the board.
   
  The Friends of DeLeon Springs State Park is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

  The per plank donation will cover the cost of the plank, installation, and the engraved personalized message. 

  It may be possible to purchase two adjacent planks on a space available basis.

  The donor must select the verbiage based on the number of characters in the allotted space. Park Staff & DEP have the right to reject, modify, and approve the final language.

  Once the boardwalk is installed, the donor will receive notification of the placement. 

  The placement of any mementos (i.e., wreaths, flowers, vases, statues, etc.) is prohibited. 

  Park staff will place the planks at their discretion according to the progression of the boardwalk. 
   
  Marketing/Sales Begin – November 2024
  Installation - January - February 2025  

  Newly sponsored planks will be installed a minimum of twice per year.

  In completing my purchase, I acknowledge (or a parent or adult guardian for all children under 18 years) having read and agreed to the above information, including the refund policy.

  
  
  For more information, please contact:
  Friends of DeLeon Springs State Park
  friendsdssp@gmail.com
  386-285-8430