Commercial Outdoor Picnic Tables and Benches for Businesses and Multi-family Housing

With so much of our time spent indoors, a welcoming outdoor seating area is a breath of fresh air!

Ergo-Eco Bench with RoofCommercial outdoor tables and benches are transformative for any business or office building. These furnished outdoor spaces also foster a sense of community for apartment complexes and condo developments, enticing residents with an open-air sanctuary to gather and get to know their neighbors.

While we love designing fun and educational playgrounds for children, we don’t limit ourselves at Play Mart! Our comprehensive line of recycled plastic commercial patio furniture and amenities will turn a dull and unused outdoor space into a fundamental feature of your business. Here we outline everything you need to know about furnishing your outdoor seating area:

Why add commercial seating and furniture to your outdoor spaces?

Considering retrofitting your establishment with an outdoor dining space? This is a great investment that will bring a number of benefits to your apartment complex, manufacturing facility, or office building:

  1. Increased seating capacity: Expand your customer base by allowing more people to sit comfortably outside your establishment. If you operate a restaurant, outdoor seating allows for greater capacity than indoor seating alone. For an office or other facilities, it adds space for taking a break, having conversations, and catching up in a relaxed environment.
  2. Improved foot traffic: Attract passersby in busy areas during the pleasant spring and summer seasons when sitting outdoors is particularly appealing. This will give them more time to linger outside your business and potentially patronize your establishment.
  3. Freedom of design: Customize the look and atmosphere of your patio, rooftop deck, or courtyard. Unlike some indoor spaces, outdoor seating spaces provide flexibility in adjusting furniture arrangements to accommodate different party sizes.
  4. Multiple dining experiences: Cater to diverse customers, such as families and pet owners who prefer to be outdoors. Commercial patio furniture allows you to offer unique experiences like live music performances in the outdoor area while maintaining a quieter ambiance indoors.
  5. Additional revenue streams: Quality picnic tables allow you to rent out the patio space for private events, giving you more opportunity for a significant ROI.

Where to Place Commercial Patio Furniture

When considering a patio for your business, pool area, or apartment complex, it’s important to look at the available space and create a layout first. This will determine the type of environment and services you can offer. Here are some areas to consider adding Play Mart’s sturdy recycled plastic benches and tables:

  1. Sidewalks: Transforming sidewalk space into patios is a great option for businesses in commercial areas. It attracts people passing by, allowing them to easily assess your products or services. This helps you efficiently attract new customers. Many municipalities have codes that will allow you to take advantage of this space.
  2. Entryways: Customers and employees alike appreciate comfortable seating outside the doorway. Entryway benches aren’t just for smokers; they can be used for those waiting for a ride or making a phone call.
  3. Courtyards: Courtyards provide a more private venue with the option to create an attractive space with beautiful landscaping. A commercial picnic table in a courtyard is a great place for employees to enjoy their lunch outdoors on a sunny day.
  4. Rooftops: If you want the aesthetic of a balcony but need more space, consider utilizing your available rooftop space. Rooftop patios and seating areas are gaining popularity due to their efficiency and design potential. This option is particularly beneficial in cities with limited or no sidewalk or balcony space.
  5. Pool Areas: If you want the pool at your recreation facility or apartment complex to draw in the crowds, you need more than chaise lounges. Picnic tables and benches allow parents and other non-swimmers a place to read or supervise young ones.

In addition to considering your available space, the design of your patio should align with its intended use. A general seating area will require different furniture than an outdoor dining area. For instance, restaurant dining areas must accommodate space for servers and staff to navigate between tables efficiently.

Why Choose Play Mart for Commercial Outdoor Furniture

We know that you have many options when shopping for outdoor tables and benches. That’s why Play Mart goes above and beyond to create products that outshine the competition. Here are just a few reasons to choose Play Mart for your commercial patio furniture:

Expert Design

Just like our playground equipment, our commercial outdoor furniture is expert-designed for style and comfort. When your employees leave their ergonomic office chairs, they’ll get the same lumbar support lounging outside in our exclusive Ergo-Eco benches. Plus, our picnic tables offer the same convenience as other outdoor restaurant furniture without the hassle of separate patio tables and matching dining chairs that are easily moved out of place.

Unbeatable Durability

Play Mart’s proprietary Recycled Structural Plastic (RSP)™ benches and tables are engineered to triumph over heavy use in the outdoors. Unlike traditional materials that succumb to wear and tear, our recycled plastic maintains its integrity and vibrant colors without fading, tearing, peeling, or splintering. Fragile wicker or wood outdoor patio furniture is prone to cracking, splintering, and decay.

Most metal patio furniture is also prone to rusting and corrosion. Each Play Mart bench and table is crafted with rust-proof stainless steel hardware and seamless welds that prevent corrosion. Our solid recycled plastic seating is intentionally hefty to resist unwanted relocation. For absolute immobility, opt for benches and tables with in-ground installation. Our RSP furniture is so tough that you do not have to bring it inside or protect it during winter, which will save you space and effort.  Your Play Mart benches and tables will be waiting to spend the first nice day with you!

Virtually Maintenance-Free

Our Recycled Structural Plastic is extremely low-maintenance compared with wood or metal outdoor furniture. Play Mart’s commercial-grade benches and tables are easy to clean with regular soap and water—no sealing, covering, or storing required. RSP is especially resistant to marking and graffiti. If the plastic ever gets scratched, it can be easily buffed out with light sanding.

Inclusive Options

You want your outdoor patio space to be welcoming to all. That’s why our outdoor picnic tables come in 7′ and 8′ ADA-accessible options. These tables have an extended surface, allowing for easy wheelchair access. All of our inclusive patio furniture meets ADA regulations for accessibility, so it’s perfectly suited for restaurants that want to feature outdoor seating.

Wide Variety of Styles

Whether you’re looking for outdoor benches and tables for an apartment complex, business patio space, restaurant dining area, or other commercial outdoor setting, we have a wide range of styles to suit every need. Take a look at our options for outdoor restaurant furniture:

Commercial Park Benches

Commercial Picnic Tables:

Additional Outdoor Furniture: Single Loop Bike Rack

Customization

Much of our commercial patio furniture is customizable with several color options. Benches can be ordered with cupholders, armrests, or custom engraving. Personalized engraving is ideal for memorial benches or adding your company name or logo.

Create a Welcoming Outdoor Seating Atmosphere with Play Mart

Your residents, customers, and employees shouldn’t have to head to the nearest park to be able to relax in the fresh air. With recycled plastic commercial patio furniture from Play Mart, people can enjoy your establishment’s outdoor space in luxury. With our premium recycled plastic, your commercial patio furniture will remain as pleasing to look at as it is to sit on! Peruse Play Mart’s wide selection of commercial outdoor furniture and amenities to find the perfect products for your business. Have a seat and relax with Play Mart!

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Testimonials

"Play Mart Inc. is truly the company you want to do business with when looking for commercial grade playground equipment.

Lesson learned: not all playground equipment is compatible with other equipment. Our HOA had a Play Mart set that was purchased in 2005 it was needing to be refurbished. Ryan Williams contacted me right away asking what he could do to help. Records hadn’t been kept so I was having difficulty finding what we had and what we could do. After sending pictures from my phone, Ryan took over giving us the original design blueprint! A detailed report on what we had and what needed to be replaced was soon in my hands.

We were elated to learn that some of our stuff was still under warranty! Options of what could be done and what must be done to ensure the safety of our children were outstanding! We were so pleased that the nightmare of searching for playground equipment was now over! The equipment is made in the USA too.

While we wait for delivery we can’t thank Ryan Williams enough for the care he took in making sure that our playground is safe! They also offer installation if you need that! Everything ships with detailed installation instructions like a picture book! Thank You Play Mart and Ryan for all of your professional help!"

Jeanette Bowen

"I'm not sure whether the kids would have caused damage to the playset at some point, but the playground survived the hurricane. Your RSP™ is amazing."

Tim H. Gateway Services Community Development District

Ft Myers, FL

“I would just like to let you know Play Mart did a wonderful job on the packing/shipping and installation instructions. We have installed almost every manufacturer in the market and your company is the most installation friendly we have done in years.”

Playground Installation Crew

Kansas

“The contractor who assembled the set told me it was his first experience with recycled material in play sets and he was very impressed. He also told me it was very well packaged and user friendly for assembly.

It looks first class and blends in well with the wooded area surrounding our church. We like the fact we can accommodate so many kids with a set this size.”

Bruce P.

Topeka, KS

“This is cooler than big kids stuff!”

5 Year Old Child

Topeka, KS

“Congratulations on your extensive and impressive exhibit of your playground products. I was most impressed. If I were a child, I would spend a lot of time in the music section of your marvelous array of enticing things to do. But on the other hand, I could easily be enticed to the many other play opportunities for play and learning.

It is blatantly obvious that you have put a lot of careful thought into developing your engaging products for children. Congratulations and thank you for the tour of your exhibit at the trade show.”

Matthew Evans, FASLA Senior Landscape Architect & Horticulturist

US Capitol, Washington, DC

“It gives me great pleasure to be able to write a letter on behalf of Play Mart, Inc. On two different occasions in recent years, Play Mart constructed playground equipment on our school property. Play Mart representatives went out of their way to meet with the school playground committee so that we fully understand our options and the cost. We have been delighted with the equipment that Play Mart representatives recommended for our students. It is age appropriate and safe. We have had to make two minor repairs, which were quickly taken care of by the company.
In the process building the playground, we were very interested in using recycled materials. Availability of this via Play Mart was a big reason why we choose this company. Play Mart worked with us in obtaining exactly what we wanted. We were very pleased with the construction timeline and the value for the price. When we wanted to add more equipment, Play Mart was most helpful and made the changes cost effective for us. Our students spend many happy hours enjoying the playground.

We have been very happy with the entire project. It is with great satisfaction I write this letter on behalf of the company and their employees.”

Sister Laverne K., School Principal

Newark, DE

“We continue to be so pleased with our playscape! As soon as we open the door in preparation for outside play, the children head straight for the playscape. The teachers so enjoy watching the students play some of their favorite games which include: Pirate Ship (they all crowd on top of the playscape sailing off for adventure of the high seas), Shark! (similar to pirate ship but they all stand on top screaming “shark”), and Ice cream shop (sellers stand under the playscape and deliver ice cream cones to customers on the other side of the ‘counter’).
We thank you again for working so closely with us as we designed this safe and sturdy play area to fit the needs of our Nursery School. It has been one year and it still looks great, blending beautifully into our historic town green. Both our school and our community look forward to many, many more years of fun!”

Laurie H., Daycare Director

Washington, CT

“Our entire church is excited with the equipment and especially glad we saved 32,226 milk jugs from a landfill. We love the look of wood without the problems of termites and splintering.”

Joyce W.

Jacksonville, AR

“I wanted to drop you a quick note to commend you on your subcontractor’s performance…The combination of your quality equipment and the installation by Hammer Down has provided the staff, children and Marine Corp with an excellent play facility. The installation and application of the equipment has turned out superbly.  Hammer Down, Paul and his entire crew were pleasant to work with, knowledgeable of the equipment and codes and had an uncommon willingness to work well with us and other contractors. I commend them for an excellent install and terrific attitude.

As for the poured in place rubber; again a superb product paired with a great subcontractor. Clean Play, Allen and his crew provided a level of work that would be hard to surpass. The installation went smoothly and quickly. I appreciate their attention to detail and cleanliness. Though we may have stayed late, I never have an issue doing that for a contractor that works as hard and diligently as they did each and every day. There performance was outstanding and one I would look forward to seeing again.

I appreciate all of your help and you providing us with such high quality subcontractors. Thank you.”

Mike R., Superintendent

Sauer, Inc.