Mokena Residents Split Cost to Plant New Parkway Trees

Village of Mokena offers 50/50 program for new trees in public spaces

Mar. 12, 2026 at 4:03pm

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Mokena, Illinois is again offering its 50/50 Parkway Tree Program, where residents can split the cost with the Village to plant new trees in parkways adjacent to their property. Residents pay half the cost for a contractor to supply, deliver, plant, and mulch a new tree, while the Village covers the other half.

Why it matters

The program helps expand the tree canopy in Mokena's public spaces, providing environmental and aesthetic benefits to the community. It also encourages resident participation and investment in maintaining the local urban forest.

The details

Through the 50/50 Parkway Tree Program, Mokena residents can apply to have a new tree planted in the public parkway area next to their property. The Village covers 50% of the total cost, which includes the tree, delivery, planting, and initial mulching. Residents are responsible for the other 50% of the expenses.

  • Applications for the 50/50 Parkway Tree Program are due by April 10, 2026.

The players

Village of Mokena

The local government of Mokena, Illinois that is offering the 50/50 Parkway Tree Program to residents.

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What’s next

Interested Mokena residents must submit their applications for the 50/50 Parkway Tree Program by the April 10th deadline.

The takeaway

Mokena's 50/50 Parkway Tree Program is an effective public-private partnership that allows the community to expand its urban tree canopy in a cost-effective way, benefiting both the environment and the aesthetic appeal of local neighborhoods.