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Metal benches provide a durable, low maintenance, customized option for landscape architects
People have become familiar with wooden park benches since the first bench was built, but with the advent of contemporary metal benches there are many more options that any landscape designer will appreciate.
Advancements in manufacturing have now transformed metal benches from ugly, rusting sheets of steel to vibrant, super-durable, easy-to-clean benches that are low maintenance and can withstand any type of weather thrown at it.
One of the main reasons why metal benches are a smart choice is due to advances with coated benches. There are coatings out there now, like SealGuard offered by The Park and Facilities Catalog with a 5-year warranty, that are just about bulletproof.
These thick, thermoplastic coatings can repel paint and prevent rust and corrosion from the elements. What's also amazing is that these finishes resist UV rays, so the coated bench can retain its lustrous original color for
Dog park equipment adds excitement to any dog park or multi-family community
By Susyn Stecchi
Are you looking to add an agility or obstacle course with dog park equipment to your park or multi-family community?
There are two types of dog agility courses. One is for professional championship trials that have to adhere to the standards of the various dog agility professional organizations such as the USDAA. The other is the informal, recreational type of dog playground equipment course, best suited for dog parks and multi-family housing.
Why would you want your dog to use dog park agility equipment? Agility training is a wonderful opportunity for you to partner with your dog as their coach and trainer while your dog gets to learn to approach and complete various obstacles, increasing your dog's confidence and giving it exercise at the same time. Any dog, regardless of breed or size, will benefit from agility exercise. But start slowly, just as you would when starting your own exercise program.
The day after Thanksgiving, Black Friday, sounds like a great deal until you actually get there and you're surrounded by a sea of crazed shoppers. But here's a novel idea that will be embraced by millions of Americans on that day. Instead of going to a mall, go to a park.
Mountain park hikerIn fact, nearly a dozen state parks are offering free admission that day. (Check any deals for your local, state or national parks).
This alternative destination for the most popular (or infamous) shopping day of the year is starting to catch on across the nation.
One entity behind this movement is the outdoor store REI, which is actually closing their stores on Black Friday, and suggesting instead that their customers spend the day outdoors.
Last year, more than one million people took REI's advice and signed a pledge "to #OptOutside and choose trails over sales," said Alex Thompson, REI's vice president
Two friends on a concrete bench. Concrete benches are super durable and nearly impossible to steal. They stay where they are placed
When people think of concrete benches, they probably conjure up an image of a rectangular cement slab sitting on two concrete blocks.
That's not necessarily the case.
Concrete benches actually come in an incredible array of styles and designs. They are also manufactured in a variety of configurations - some that use recycled plastic bench slats or others that might use treated lumber like a traditional bench.
In essence, concrete benches don't have to be boring.
Stone benches were used for centuries. Concrete benches resemble stone benches. Here's one famous example.
But remember, they are resilient. And nearly impossible to remove. Concrete benches are ideal for landscapes where the weather is harsh or vandals tend to hangout and either steal or damage your benches.
Variety of concrete benchesHere are some of the many concrete bench options to consider:
Spectators on bleachers with drinks at gam
Aluminum bleachers endure a lot of use, misuse and abuse. How do you keep them safe and sound when you have so many crowds of people walking, cheering and jumping up and down on them?
There are very few structures out there that are subjected to this type of activity. And to add to the danger, a large number of bleachers are outside - subject to rain, sleet, heat and snow. Then you have the food and refreshments factor - people watching a game for three hours are going to eat and drink - and spill and drop food.
Here are some tips to consider to keep your aluminum bleachers in tip-top shape and safe for public use.
Be sure your bleachers comply with the International Building Code (IBC). These codes were created from an amalgamation of different codes and requirements in different states across the country. There's a reason these codes were enacted - to help prevent the thousands of injuries that occur on bleachers every year. Inspect bleachers
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Innovative new bicycle rack that maximizes space and provides three secure points of locking contact. Perfect for universities, schools and cities.
DoubleUp Vertical Bike Rackshttps://www.theparkcatalog.com/vertical-bike-rack
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Space-saving vertical bike racks designed for bike rooms. Available as wall mount bike racks or freestanding bicycle racks.
Aluminum Bleachers Installationhttps://www.theparkcatalog.com/bleachers
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A brief video on the craftsmanship that goes into our aluminum bleachers.
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Commercial bike racks of all styles, such as wave and U-racks with a huge array of sizes and colors.
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When it comes to park benches, The Park and Facilities catalog is the one-stop resource
Graffiti artist looking for a "canvas." Unfortunately at times they chose a picnic table in a park. But now there are products that deter these vandals from defacing public site furnishings
If you have a situation where site furnishings are the frequent target of vandals, you should consider the benefits of an expanded metal picnic table or park bench.
Why? Kids will be kids and every year there is a new flock of misguided youngsters who engage in destructive behavior that can have a harmful effect on an entire community.
This is what administrators at Brookline High School in Massachusetts encountered one day when they discovered vandals had written some very nasty words on picnic tables nearby.
These were not just curse words, but were of a racist and homophobic nature. The miscreants also drew some offensive body parts on the picnic tables. Very shocking. Administrators had the tables quickly removed and placed out of sight.
"We contacted the police and have begun our own investigation
By Alysa Kleinman
Park benches - think of your memories. It's a spot we take for grantedâ€â€Âmany of us expect there to be park benches keeping us comfortable at our local parks.
But when you really think back on the times you've spent on a park bench, there are probably a few cherished moments that come back to you. Maybe you laughed with an old friend, shared an important conversation with a family member, opened up your heart to someone you cared about, or met a new acquaintance that impacted your life. Park benches offer a relaxing spot to get to know others while enjoying the beauty of the outdoors.
In movies, there are too many examples of this to even count. The iconic poster for Forrest Gump simply has Tom Hanks sitting on a park bench, the spot where he re-tells his life story to complete strangers. The filmmakers help viewers feel like they are sitting next to Tom Hanks throughout the entire movie, hearing his story first hand. It's no
Woman in aluminum bleachers cheerin
By Gerald Dlubala
We know that aluminum bleachers are cost effective, low maintenance, and just plain common sense when it comes to securely and safely providing seating for large crowds.
But bleachers are also extremely versatile when it comes to your particular layout needs, with the ability transform your venue seating from a standard, generic layout into a more customized, specific configuration.
An excellent example of this is the Oakland Coliseum, shared home of the Oakland Raiders of the National Football League and the Oakland Athletics Major League Baseball team.
In the fall, when these two sports overlap and the teams must share the same venue, the use of additional, portable bleachers makes them a "game changer" in the literal sense of the word.
The Oakland Coliseum is the last venue to provide shared use for two unique pro sports teams, and is truly a present day example of the versatility, dependability, and usability that portable bleachers
Tibetan terrier jumping over a hurdl
More Americans own pets than ever before. But pets, especially dogs, are not built to sit home all day. They need to run. Chase things. And they love to jump.
Here's an array of pictures showing dogs in flight. If you want to make your park more popular with the growing number of dog owners, The Park and Facilities Catalog has a full line of high-quality dog park equipment that will keep dogs busy and happy.
In fact, we will have these items on display at the National Recreation and Park Association annual conference in St. Louis. Visit us at booth 2414. We'll also have a handy free dog park guide with tips on how to build your own doggie playground. The booklet includes a catalog of essential dog park equipment.
Jack Russel terrier jumping a hurdl
That equipment includes doggie water fountains, waste stations and trash receptacles. To make a dog park even more popular, we also offer a complete package of dog park agility equipment. These pieces include
Government representatives can easily order park furnishings and commercial site furnishings with The Park Catalog quick quote and quick ship programs
It's September and generally the last budgetary month for federal and other government agencies when it comes to the purchase of park furnishings and commercial site furnishings.
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Family at a picnic tabl
When was the last time you sat at a picnic table and enjoyed a picnic? Not one of those lazy picnics where you eat out of a lunch sack standing outdoorsâ€â€ÂI mean a true picnic.
For planning a picnic in the classic style, fill a wicker picnic basket with delicacies and head to a remote spot or local park. Watch the sun rise or set, catch a fireworks show, listen to the waves of the ocean, or just enjoy the beauty of nature around you.
If it's been years since your last true picnic, what are you waiting for? Picnics are rejuvenating outdoor dining experiences that provide similar feelings as a hike or camping trip, while just minutes from your home. For some helpful picnic tips, turn to the experts at Picnic Time.
Picnic basket and blanke
Picnic Time first started manufacturing traditional European-style picnic baskets back in 1982, with the goal of creating products that bring family and friends together. Since then, the company has evolved into plenty
Fans about to return to the bleachers for fall sport
By Gerald Dlubala
It's fall and if you are a spectator, time to head for the bleachers. You've been tracking that big mark on your calendar - the start of football season (or soccer), and it's finally here. You know that everybody is going to be there. And you also remember in the past how much fun it was in those bleachers with your friends, family and fellow fans.
It is tradition, after all, isn't it? Working your way up to the perfect spot, your regular spot, in the bleachers, talking and laughing while seeing familiar faces along the way. It's the perfect place to sit, visit, and watch while cheering, clapping, yelling, screaming, and doing whatever you can to help your team to victory whether you are a student, parent or just a regular fan.
A smile comes to your face just thinking about all of this, because it's that time of year. The season for the local, weekly, college and high school football games to start, and the anticipation
Picnic basket office building in Ohio
When is a picnic basket too big for a standard picnic table? When it's the size of an office building.
On a 25-acre piece of land in Newark, Ohio, there's one particular picnic basket that actually functions as an office building. Or rather, it used to.
The 180,000 square foot picnic basket-shaped building was once home to The Longaberger Co., a manufacturer of you guessed it, picnic baskets. It is literally the world largest basket.
At one time, business was booming and every year the company sold nearly a billion dollars of these traditional baskets made with maple wood and other related products.
The company's founder, Dave Longaberger, was so proud of his baskets that he wanted an office built to to resemble his product.
After going back and forth numerous times with his architects, in 1997 he got his wish. It cost $32 million to build but the result was one gigantic picnic basket structure complete with windows in between the slats. The building
