6.b) Park Bench Standards - Natural AreasBench I Park
Natural Areas
Purpose:
Park benches will be located in parks,
along pathways, and trails in the
community.
General information:
A standard, free standing bench shall
have back support and arm rest.
The standard bench is provided by
Mincor, green treated without arm
rests or composite with arm rests are
6 foot in length.
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Benches shall be constructed of
durable metals such as galvanized
steel, ductal cast iron, or other metals
designed for commercial exterior use.
Product shall have smooth welds
joints ad corners. Joint fasteners shall
be embedded or sealed.
Composite boards shall have a brown
tone and wood a green tone.
Features:
Benches may have arm rests. Only
the resin benches are available with
arm rests
Installation:
Benches shall be permanently affixed
to a hardscape surface. (pavers,
concrete pad etc.)
Benches with accessibility shall have
a minimum of a 6 foot radius of area
on one side of the bench.
Benches shall be located in seasonally
shaded areas when possible.
Benches shall be placed no closer
than 200 feet apart.
Donations —The parks committee
shall evaluate the location provided
in these standards to accept or
provide alternative locations for
benches.
Memorial benches — Plaques are to
be a maximum of 2"x 5" and of non-
ferrous material. Replacement of
plaques will be the responsibility of
the Gifter.