John Shribbs and Earl Herr have started a new bench project at Shollenberger Park with 3 benches completed last week.
Restoring includes wire brushing, sanding, tightening bolts, and sealing with UV protectant.
We will also work on the kiosks as we move by them.
If you would like to help, contact John or Earl. 
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Nice work gentlemen!
I would like to adopt a bench for my parents. When will they be available? How do I adopt one?
I would like to adopt a bench for my parents. How do I adopt a bench? thanks for the great work.
Thx Ken
Ken, Did you ever get hold of city Recreation or Parks Depts.? You can reach out to Cindy Chong in Parks cchong@cityofpetaluma.org or Drew Halter in Recreation dhalter@cityofpetaluma.org. John Shribbs, PWA President. Bench program is undergoing a revision.
Please contact me about adopting a bench in memory of my husband who loved to walk there and passed away during this past year. Thank you.
Greetings Caitlin, Benches officially belong to the city Recreation and/or Parks and you can contact either Drew Halter dhalter@cityofpetaluma.org or Cindy Chong cchong@cityofpetaluma.org for assistance. John Shribbs, PWA President.