Throughout the warmer months, outdoor spaces burst into life, and people flock to parks, pools, schoolyards, and other locations for family gatherings, picnics, and more. These spaces should be designed to be welcoming to visitors of all kinds, with high-quality, durable furnishings that are designed for heavy use.
When you select high-quality, commercial-grade picnic tables to help outfit these community gathering spaces, you’ll ensure those spaces are functional and inviting all season long.
Get Set Up
You can set up your picnic tables in a variety of ways to make your park, poolside, or other recreational venue more attractive and inviting. Groups of tables located under a shelter or in the shade of a grove of trees will encourage larger gatherings like family reunions, summer camp outings, and more. Individual tables can also be set up throughout your park or site, providing a comfortable retreat for a small family, or even for single visitors to enjoy a solo picnic in the park while they watch the action or soak in the nature around them.
Keep Maintenance in Mind
Whether it’s a local park or a community pool, public spaces can host a large number of visitors throughout the warmer months. You need to select your picnic tables with use—and sometimes abuse—in mind, whether that’s spills from a family picnic or occasional graffiti.
Be sure to select picnic tables that feature surfaces that are easy to clean, as well as materials that can resist stains and weathering. Many park visitors will clean up after themselves, but you should also make sure grounds personnel are regularly sweeping your site and keeping an eye out for any problems, such as damage or loose hardware.
When you choose high-quality picnic tables, your maintenance staff will have less to do to keep them functional over time, freeing them up for other tasks.
Weather the Weather—and Time
Sun, rain, and humidity can all lead to damage if you select poor-quality picnic tables. Commercial-grade picnic tables should be built to withstand just about anything Mother Nature can throw at them, remaining functional and beautiful for the long term.
Durability is crucial, and your tables should be able to handle heavy use without showing signs of wear. Be sure to look for picnic tables that are designed for long-term heavy use, and ask about what you can do to maximize their lifecycle. Premium materials like powder-coated steel, high-grade aluminum, and quality wood or recycled plastic will help ensure your picnic tables will last, and the designs should resist warping, fading, cracking and other damage.
Quality Counts
Parks and recreation spaces are important gathering spaces, helping to build community and connection among people of all ages. Picnic tables act as a visual cue, showing people that this is a place for them to get together for parties, community events, or even just a quiet lunch away from the office.
Selecting top-quality picnic tables will help set the scene, with long-lasting performance, ease of maintenance, and an attractive appearance season after season.
For More Information
Kay Park Recreation
800-553-2476
www .kaypark.com