Parks & Recreation Projects
View shade structure projects built for Parks and Recreational uses. Projects can be viewed by design styles.
Parks & Recreation Shade Structures
Abacus Shade Structures builds shade structures for Parks and Recreation uses. Shade Structures have dual benefits of protecting people from sun exposure and encouraging people to be outdoors.
We work with clients to design the right shade structure in Parks and Recreation which considers natural and built environment, seasonal sun movement, children’s playtimes and budgets. Clear design concepts and engineering are always presented and discussed with clients before soil is turned ensuring a clear communication of what is to be built. When working in public spaces, managing public access, vehicle movement, work times and barricades are factors to be considered.
Shade sails made from shadecloth, PVDF and PVC mesh are a colourful and practical addition to Parks and Recreation. We use high performance fabrics offering long warranties, strength and UV protection.
Engineering. Footings, steel sizes, welding and tensioning of fabric have to be right. At Abacus Shade Structures we encourage all shade structures to be engineered.
Trends Span shades and shade sails are popular designs used in Parks and Recreational spaces. Round shade structures are currently experiencing a lot of interest. Bright coloured shadecloth shade sails are always popular.
Compliance
Working with public authorities requires high levels of consultation, compliance, safety and engineering.
Awards
As the most awarded shade structure company in NSW we have the perfect shade for Parks & Recreation.
Fabrics
- Huge colour range
- Shade or waterproof fabrics
- warranty, strength, UV block
Skills
Our team is skilled in design, engineering, fabrication, project managing, welding, rigging and installation
Featured Parks & Recreation Project
Ryde Outdoor Youth Space
Three shade structures of 115sm were installed at a new skate park in Ryde, Sydney. The purpose of the project was to provide aesthetics and functionality for playground users. Ryde Council designed this skate playground with modern shade structures, gardens and expansive skate bowls. Such initiatives encourage outdoor recreation and support youth.
Client Parameters
- Hexagonal structures to correspond to the hexagonal plan of the playground.
- A minimal pitch of 7-degrees in the structure.
- Frame to be finished with an anti-graffiti paint.
The Design
This is a one-off design. The central mast of each structure is quite striking. Horizontal rafters of the ring beam are steeply radiused down to the five posted central mast.
Challenges
Shaping the rafters and posts. Every angle in the hexagon shape is unique. Angles went from acute to obtuse due to the 7 degree slope of the structure but the five rafters had to then vertically slot into a central mast. This repetition of elements was effective.
Tensioning of the PVDF over the irregular hexagonal rim. The fabric had to line up perfectly on the rim to look neat. This is a fabric patterning skill. The client was elated. The project exceeded all expectations. Testament to the success of the new structures was other trades working at the playground stopping to photograph and admire the new structures on completion.
Abacus Shade Structures enjoys one-off projects with clients prepared to explore new possibilities for tension structures.
