Why Are Benches Needed in Parks? - The Overlooked Benefits Explained
Research has revealed that the installation of benches in outdoor areas increases the time individuals spend outside. Some consider outdoor furniture such as tables and benches a waste of room, resources, and money but there are many overlooked benefits that something as simple as a park bench can improve.
The time that we spend outside hanging out on public benches is essential to
improving mental health and social well-being issues. A great example can been
seen through the corona-virus pandemic where parks were one of the few places
people were able to engage in minimal social occurrences, exercise and rest
when all other venues and activities had been closed due to restrictions. The
essential benefits of quality outdoor areas have been highlighted by compulsory
isolation.
Further overlooked benefits of implementing park benches
include:
- Allowing individuals to have a place of rest and recuperation during/after a workout,
- They are a convenient and resourceful piece of equipment that can be incorporated into a workout session,
- Gives the elderly a place to rest and wait during a short journey, and
- Allows people to have a place to socialise, eat and share a meal if they are not wanting to visit cafes or restaurants as an inexpensive alternative
The use of premium furniture that is both aesthetically
pleasing and comfortable make it more attractive to implement in the design
stage and to the use of the public.
AS Urban includes our Australian Made Astra Street Furniture
brand that boasts a number of design improvements to your typical benches. The
use of the Astra range of benches can be singular or back to back to offer more
seating options and further the design features using one furniture style. The Astra Street Furniture Bench options include:
