A park site just doesn’t seem complete until you add some shade. From shelters and gazebos to pergolas and arbors, the right mix of shelters will lift your site’s aesthetic, while providing important functions, from a simple escape from the rain to a venue for gatherings.
The Right Aesthetic
You can find a vast array of shelter types and designs to suit any site. To narrow down your options, think about your park’s various functions. Is it a quiet downtown square offering a retreat from the busy street? Is it a sports park with ballfields and plenty of action? Or is it a neighborhood park providing a place for families to play and picnic? These kinds of considerations will help you find the design that works best for you. For example, in a downtown square, a classic gazebo with simple lines might work best. The sports park might feature a series of monoslope shelters, with smaller versions for the dugouts, and larger shelters as picnic spaces. Similarly, a neighborhood park might feature one larger shelter with a multi-tiered roof, as well as several smaller shelters in a similar design that can be rented out for special events and holidays.
Once you’ve determined the park’s overall feel, you can find many standard shelters, often with a variety of possible modifications and accessories to help make it your own. You can choose from classic or bold colors, a variety of roof pitches, column types, and more.
Light & Dark
You can further elevate your park with creative shelter roofs that incorporate shadow play. With laser-cut panels featuring various patterns, these structures allow sunlight to filter through, creating a dynamic interplay of light and shadow that’s a delight for visitors.
Or, consider adding lighting, whether practical lighting for park visitors using the shelter after dark, or dramatic lighting accents or uplighting to add a beautiful nighttime aesthetic.
Go Green
If conservation is a part of your mission, consider showing it off by incorporating shelters with living green roofs. Green roofs can help with stormwater management, air quality, and biodiversity, supporting your site’s sustainability. And in urban areas that can suffer from heat island effects, green roofs can help.
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ICON Shelter Systems Inc.
800-748-9875