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, treated wood or composite
without arm rests or with arm rests
are 6 foot in lengthl.
Materials:
Bench frames (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 natural wood will be
ltreatedl.
Features:
Benches have arm rests. Only the
composite 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 lbenchl.
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" land) of non-
ferrous material. Replacement of
plaques will be the responsibility of
the Gifter.
Commented [TG1]: Suggest'.... bench shall be of treated
wood or composite materials and shall have back support
and arm rest.
Commented [TG5]: Similar to the business document,
Suggest' All benches should be configured for handicap
accessibility, with a minimum of a 6 -foot....."
Commented [TG2]: Get rid of the yellow highlighted
item. The line above says the bench shall have back
support and arm rests and describes the material, so lets go
with that.
Commented [TG3]: Why the highlight?
Commented [TG6]: 2x5 seems small.....
Commented [TG4]: Are there options for the color of
treated wood? If so, pick one color, I vote brown