Do your benches meet specific safety standards for public playgrounds?

As a bench that spends its days in the heart of a busy playground, I take my job very seriously. Children run past me, parents sit on me to watch their little ones, and sometimes a toddler uses me as a launching pad for a superhero jump. That’s why I’m proud to answer: Yes, I—and every bench in our family—am designed and manufactured to meet the strict safety standards required for public playgrounds.

I adhere to ASTM F1487 (the Standard Consumer Safety Performance Specification for Playground Equipment) and the CPSC (Consumer Product Safety Commission) guidelines. That means no sharp edges, no exposed bolts that can snag clothing, and no pinch points where tiny fingers might get caught. My corners are gently rounded, my surface is splinter-free (I’m made from heavy-duty recycled lumber or powder-coated steel), and my legs are firmly anchored so I won’t tip or wobble even when a group of kids scrambles on me at once.

But I don’t stop at just meeting the minimum. My design also considers real-world play: I’m stable enough to withstand climbing, but my seat height is low to prevent serious falls. The gaps in my backrest are narrow—less than 3.5 inches—to prevent entrapment. And every fastener on my frame is recessed or capped.

When you place me in a public playground, you’re choosing not just a resting spot, but a silent safety partner. I don’t just hold people up—I hold up to the highest standards. So yes, your playground can count on me.