6.b) Park Bench Standards-Natural Areas-Amended DraftBench 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 with optional arm
rest.
The standard bench is provided by
Mincor, treated wood without arm
rests or composite with arm rests are
6 foot in length.
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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 and corners. Joint fasteners
shall be embedded or sealed.
Composite boards shall have a brown
tone and natural wood will be
treated.
Features:
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 ADA 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.