Commercial Site Furnishings

Aluminum bleachers offer versatility in seating capacity and configurations

One of the great advantages when choosing Aluminum Bleachers is the flexibility this product provides as far as spectator seating in locations with different footprints.

Have some fans for a soccer league, but not a huge amount? Consider 4-row bleachers.

Have a small space but lots of fans? Consider 10-row elevated bleachers.

Have a tight budget but multiple fields to cover? Consider 5-row Portable bleachers.

Have an unusual footprint of land to fill? Experts can design Custom Bleachers to accommodate your specific needs for different dimensions.

Another advantage is that perhaps you determined 4 row bleachers are fine for your field. But you are worried about having enough capacity. Instead of ordering 15-foot long bleachers, considering adding a few feet extra and going to 21 or 27 feet for added capacity.

Aluminum bleachers seating formula

Sample seating layout for sports bleachers

When ordering aluminum bleachers

"Architecture is about trying to make the world a little bit more like our dreams." - Bjarke Ingels "The desire to reach for the sky runs very deep in the human psyche." - Cesar Pelli "Architecture is a visual art, and the buildings speak for themselves." - Julia Morgan "In architecture 'small changes' do change everything." - Anonymous "Architecture is not based on concrete and steel, and the elements of the soil. It's based on wonder." - David Libeskind "Architecture is the triumph of human imagination over materials, methods, and men, to put man into possession of his own Earth. It is at least the geometric pattern of things, of life, of the human and social world. It is at best that magic framework of reality that we sometimes touch upon when we use the word order." - Frank Lloyd Wright "Architecture is a learned game, correct and magnificent, of forms assembled in the light." - Le Corbusie  "It takes a lot of effort to make a building look effortless." - Norman Foster "My architecture

Recycled plastic benches recently added to Camp Saginaw, a popular summer destination for kids from 6 to 16

Recycled plastic benches from The Park and Facilities Catalog fill the needs of a summer camp located in Eastern Pennsylvania and makes their maintenance chores much easier.

The location is called Camp Saginaw. Every summer, it's a fun-filled home away from home to about 400 boys and girls ranging from ages 6 to 16.

There they participate in more than 50 activities that according to their website, strengthen athletic abilities, cultivate artistic talents and helps them make new friends.

The camp is accredited ty the American Camping Association and operated by the same family for the past 33 years.

The recycled plastic benches were installed in the "Central Camp" area surrounding a large fire pit.

"We choose these benches because they are indestructible," said Mike Petkov, owner, and director. "For years we used PT wood and the wood required regular maintenance. These benches allow

"The good building is not one that hurts the landscape, but one which makes the landscape more beautiful than it was before the building was built." - Frank Lloyd Wright "What we can do as landscape architects is look at how we can use materials to the best advantage. And our resources like water. Water is so precious that we can't waste it. We have to use it in small amounts. And we have to use it effectively. - Pamela Palmer "Any work of architecture which does not express serenity is a mistake." - Luis Barragan "I think one of the primary goals of feminist landscape architecture would be to work toward a public landscape in which we can roam the streets at midnights, in which every square is available for Virginia Woolf to make up her novels." - Rebecca Solnit "Landscape architecture…shares an interest in aesthetics, pleasure, and amenity with gardening, which links it, not only to the earliest settlements and cultivations, but also to ancient dreams of paradise." - Landscape

The Park and Facilities Catalog offers a large selection of ADA picnic tables

Inclusiveness is a major theme today with any park or facility and when it comes to site furnishings, supplying ADA picnic tables is a very simple solution and process.

For one, the Americans with Disabilities Act has provided guidelines to make picnic tables ADA compliant.

The American with Disabilities Act was enacted 1990 by Congress and signed into law by President George H.W. Bush

The legislation was written to help protect people with disabilities from being discriminated against in the workplace.

In addition, facilities are required to provide reasonable accommodations for disabled members of the public.

Here are some suggestions when it comes to picnic tables at your park, restaurant, fairgrounds, hotel or other facilities.

ADA picnic tables also are available with seat cut-outs

ADA Picnic Table requirements

Here are a few of their criteria:

Height - surface height cannot be lower than 28 inches or higher

Commercial umbrellas provide shade at a charter school

Commercial umbrellas that are sturdy, secure, durable and appealing are certainly the type of umbrellas you want when adding shade to an area outside such as a school, hotel, restaurant or park.

The Arts in Action Community Charter Schools in Los Angeles chose our 364-Series umbrellas with those qualities from The Park and Facilities Catalog.

According to Stephanie Conde, director of facilities, these commercial-grade umbrellas were added to a charming outdoor break area to compliment the picnic tables, trees, and grass.

"We wanted to provide a comfortable shaded area for our students but not take away from all the trees and landscaping we have in the area," she said.

The school purchased 18 umbrellas along with super-strong concrete bases, each weighing 50 pounds.

"The umbrellas are great!" Stephanie said. "They're really good quality and hide dirt really well. They are easy to clean and are very sturdy when it's windy."

The school's

Concrete bollards in front of the South Plains College building

Concrete Bollards are a smart, attractive way to protect structures and entrances.

Concrete sphere bollard

South Plains College in Levelland, TX, recently installed nine concrete bollards from the Park and Facilities Catalog.

Those bollards are 12 inches in diameter and 30 inches in height. They were manufactured with reinforced concrete and given added strength with a ¼-inch by 3/8-inch steel rebar. Each bollard weighs approximately 295 pounds.

Located in front of the college, the bollards are low enough so that they don't obstruct any views of the building, yet positioned strategically to prevent any vehicle from accidentally running into the entrance.

"We added the bollards for a protective barrier from head-on traffic of the front entrance to the building in the main parking lot," said Brian Gerstenberger from the college. "The bollards are great. Shipping was great. There was no damage. They were easy to install, and they

Commercial picnic tables with a perforated metal surface for easy maintenance

Commercial Picnic Tables have come a long way since the days of traditional wooden tables.

In fact, with advances in coating technology, you can now purchase tables with amazing resistance to a variety of elements that will keep them intact for years.

Wouldn't it be great to have a picnic table with these qualities?

A pliable polyethylene copolymer-based thermoplastic coating that adheres to steel when heated, but then hardens into a tough shell when cooled. Coated in a fluidized bed,  so the coating completely covers all parts of the table and seats. Resistant to mold or fungus. Resistant to damaging UV rays (considering these picnic tables are under the sun all year long. Ultraviolet rays can actually damage wood fibers over time). Fade-resistant. Impact-resistant. Resistant to graffiti. Smooth finish. Easy to clean - usually just with soap and water or light industrial cleaner. Does not crack or splinter.

Crowd control barricades in powder-coated color

Crowd Control Barricades are one item that is absolutely necessary for festivals, parades, concerts and other events and for this item, it is very smart to plan ahead.

When it comes to crowds, you definitely don't want to be caught short-handed.

Think of your schedule of upcoming events for the year.

Those events might include:

Concerts in the park Fairs Art shows Classic car nights Festivals Parades Sporting events Graduation ceremonies Visits by dignitaries Ceremonies to honor local residents

Figure a couple of unanticipated events (someone in your town makes it to the Final Four on American Idol and is about to visit).

All of these events have different needs and unique characteristics.

Crowd control barricades are a necessary part of event checklist

Here are some suggestions from experts for tasks to include on your checklist

Organize staff and give clear assignments from paid employees to volunteers Train staff Address need for police

Freestanding Bike Racks help maximize space in Bike Rooms

Freestanding Bike Racks are becoming more popular as a solution for providing bicycle storage inside confined spaces.

Indoor bicycle storage, or bike rooms as they are commonly called, are now included as amenities for many apartment buildings as an effective way to attract tenants.

Here are some facts to consider:

There are now more than 48 million cyclists in the US. (According to Stastista.com). Millennials, in particular, prefer to travel by bicycle instead of automobile. Commuting to work with a bicycle is more popular than ever. According to the League of American Bicyclists, between 2000 and 2017 riding to work on a bike increased 43% across the country. For larger cities, the increase was substantial and even higher. For example, in New York City the number of bike commuters grew from 32,133 to 48,601 in an 11-year span, a 153% increase! Commuting by bicycle grew 165% in Washington, DC and 153% in Chicago during that same

Quick ship trash receptacles similar to this one that can be shipped from our warehouse in just a few days

Quick Ship Trash Receptacles from The Park and Facilities Catalog in a short time-frame can be a relief when you need to finish a project or stop extra litter at your location.

Because we have been in business since 2001, several years ago the staff at The Park Catalog saw there was a real need to stockpile certain products when time was of the essence.

Over the years we have helped out thousands of contractors, park superintendents and facility managers who needed commercial-grade trash receptacles shipped out quickly.

We understand. Deadlines come up fast. Products sometimes need to get shipped out quicker than normal.

Most people in the business know lead times for commercial site furnishings are traditionally longer than consumer goods. These are specialty super-durable products built with top-grade materials for constant use by the public or customers.

For that reason, we stockpile

Industrial Picnic Table with protective coating on tabletop and seat planks

Industrial Picnic Tables need to be manufactured with materials that are tough and rugged just like the workers who use them for lunch or during breaks outdoors.

After all, a clean, sturdily built picnic table sends a positive message to employees that your company cares about them and strives to treat them right.

That's why it's important to install commercial-grade industrial picnic tables from a reliable supplier.

Here are a few picnic table products to consider:

Coated industrial picnic tables

One of the toughest metal picnic tables  is a thermoplastic coated industrial picnic table.

Thermoplastic is basically a protective coating applied to a metal picnic table. The material is a plastic polymer that is pliable at high temperatures, but when it cools, hardens into a tough covering. A fluidized bath process covers all the nooks and crannies of the metal. Then the plastic is oven-fused to bond tightly to the

 

The construction forecast for 2020 predicts a slight slowdown next year

The Construction Industry in America is a gigantic engine that drives the nation's economy.

The industry builds billions in projects every year.

In the past few years, cranes and construction crews were busy on major developments such as:

Hudson Yards in New York which is a massive office, residential and retail center above a rail yard The giant indoor amusement park at the American Dream complex in northern New Jersey Two new billion-dollar Star Wars exhibits at both Florida and California Disney properties A billion dollars in renovations at the Hard Rock Casino in Fort Lauderdale that includes a guitar-shaped hotel Two new billion-dollar NFL Stadiums in Los Angeles and Las Vegas.

The industry involves about 680,000 businesses that provide paychecks for more than 7 million employees.

However, construction does face its challenges. That's why in their 2020 Construction Outlook, Dodge Data and Analytics forecasts

Memorial bench installed under a shade tree so the employees could remember a popular doctor at their facility

What better way to honor an individual than with a memorial bench located in a grassy, shaded area where people can sit and be reminded of that person on a regular basis?

That's what the employees of the Forbes Family Medicine Residency Program in Monroeville, PA can do on a bench they purchased to honor one of their physicians.

"We decided upon the bench because the doctor was such a vital part of our department, that we wanted something that could remind us of him for many years to come," said Gina Sacco, Recruiting and Medical Student Coordinator, who ordered the bench for the department.

The Forbes Family Medicine Residency Program was established in 1978 and is a training program in Pittsburgh. They offer clinical experience in all aspects of family medicine including obstetrics, pediatrics and inpatient pediatrics in one location. The training hospital also provides osteopathic

Picnic Tables located outside the USS Constitution Museum along the waterfront in Boston

The Park and Facilities Catalog is proud that our picnic tables are now provided at one of the most interesting maritime museums in the country.

That facility is the USS Constitution Museum located in Boston's Charlestown Navy Yard along the waterfront.

The USS Constitution Museum is featured in a restored shipyard and offers an in-depth and interactive look into the famous ship that earned the nickname "Old Ironsides."

The ship, the USS Constitution, is a mighty, wooden heavy frigate with three gigantic masts. It is the world's oldest commissioned U.S. Navy vessel that is still afloat.

Constitution is famous for incredible tales of combat on the open seas in the War of 1812. Launched in 1797, the Ship's name was approved by President George Washington and is one of six built to defend the country in war and against pirates.

The Ship's first assignment was to protect American merchant ships from