Parklet 5 - with Planters, Wooden Base & Half Seating

A Flexible Parklet for On-Street and Pavement Locations

Parklet 5 – With Planters, Wooden Base & Half Seating is a carefully considered parklet designed for roadside and pavement installations where space must work hard. Its layout prioritises openness, allowing people to pause, sit or move through comfortably without creating congestion in high-footfall areas.

This model is particularly well-suited to:

• High streets and town centres
  
• Retail and hospitality frontages
  
• Urban commuter routes
  
• Local centres and neighbourhood streets
  
• Temporary or permanent placemaking schemes

By converting underused road space into a people-focused area, it supports more active, sociable streets.

Half Seating Layout for Movement and Interaction

Unlike fully enclosed seating layouts, this design uses parklet seating along only part of the perimeter. This creates a more open internal area, allowing flexibility for standing, passing through or informal use alongside seated activity.

Benefits of the half-seated configuration include:

• Clear pedestrian flow through and around the parklet
  
• Seating without enclosing the full footprint
  
• Space for short stops as well as longer dwell times
  
• Improved visibility and passive surveillance

This balance makes Parklet 5 effective in locations where circulation is as important as seating provision.

Integrated Planters to Define Space and Add Greenery

This parklet design introduces planters to soften the streetscape and define the parklet boundary. The planters help create a sense of enclosure without forming visual barriers, improving comfort for users while maintaining openness.

Planter advantages include:

• Visual separation from traffic and surrounding activity
  
• Opportunities for seasonal or site-specific planting
  
• Enhanced street character through added greenery
  
• Improved perception of comfort within busy environments

The planting elements support placemaking objectives and contribute positively to the public realm.

Modular Parklet Kit with Timber Base

Parklet 5 is supplied as a complete parklet kit, making it straightforward to install and adaptable to different site conditions. The inclusion of a wooden base provides a defined platform that distinguishes the parklet zone from the surrounding carriageway or pavement.

Key modular features include:

• Two timber base sections forming a stable platform
  
• Integrated ramp sections to support accessibility
  
• Modular components that allow repeatable deployment
  
• Compatibility with wider modular parklet systems

This approach allows local authorities and designers to trial or implement parklets with confidence.

Durable Materials for Urban Use

Designed for frequent public use, the parklet combines a hot-dip galvanised steel frame with FSC®-certified timber elements. Materials are selected to perform reliably in exposed urban environments while maintaining a welcoming appearance.

Construction highlights include:

• Hot-dip galvanised steel frame to ISO 1461
  
• FSC®-certified hardwood or treated softwood options
  
• Timber base designed for durability and visual warmth
  
• Components specified for low maintenance in public settings

This ensures long-term performance across busy streets and commercial areas.

Dimensions and Configuration

Overall dimensions:

• Length: 4.8m
  
• Width: 2.0m

Configuration includes:

• Two 2.4m × 2.0m timber base sections
  
• Two 2.4m planters
  
• Two 1.7m planters
  
• Two 1.7m benches
  
• Four ramp sections
  
• Perimeter seating to half of the parklet

A Versatile Parklet for UK Streets

Parklet 5 – With Planters, Wooden Base & Half Seating delivers a practical parklet solution in the UK that supports flexible use, improved street quality, and people-focused design. With its open layout, integrated planting and modular construction, it provides a balanced approach to urban seating and placemaking.

Customisation Options

With FSC Treated Softwood or FSC Hardwood timber and galvanised or powder coated frame finishes, this parklet can be adapted to suit any environment while guaranteeing durability.

Contact our teams today and discuss how your high street can benefit from a parklet.