According to surveys, almost 85% of people tend to make their sofa the centre of their warm and cosy house. People tend to spend more money on sofas than on any other aspect of their houses. This is because a couch invites people for relaxation and a place to sit and socialize. This makes it an important part of your house and daily routine. In similar ways, benches in outdoor playgrounds and parks create a living and resting space for the tired and weary ones or just a place to sit and socialize. In ways, it serves as an invitation to people to come outside and socialize and enjoy nature while having a safe seat on the benches. Thus, park benches are an essential outdoor furnishing to consider in a revitalization plan. Here are some key things to look into while choosing the perfect bench for your outdoor park. 

• Choosing the right bench: Generally, while considering benches for outdoor parks and playgrounds, the buyer will consider materials, durability, comfort, aesthetics, size, age group of people using them, mounting, and location of the park. The bench can be a resting place or a destination that the people have to go to, usually under a shade or a view to look by.

• The material of the bench: Park benches are mostly made out of solid materials like wood, metal, plastic, concrete, or some form of combined materials. The most commonly used material for benches is wood. These benches are a good choice for natural aesthetics and comfort and are very durable and long-lasting. Metal benches are more sturdy and can be designed accordingly with the intent of comfort. 

• Size of an average park bench: Most park benches are singular long rectangular slates around 4-6-foot length, but benches with sectional and individual seats are also available. The seats should be between 17 and 20 inches above the ground and should at least have a 3 feet gap in between them for people in wheelchairs and walkers to pass by. 
• Other factors to look into: Installation of park benches should be done on a level, stable ground with a minimum ground space of 30-47 inches for people in wheelchairs to pull up for a chat or to rest. Benches with back support are specified and crucial for intentional extended usage. 

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