Choosing an Umbrella Picnic Table
Shaded coated steel seating for playgrounds and outdoor classrooms, made in the USA.
Table Shapes
- Round umbrella table — even shade coverage on all sides, common for open playground areas.
- Square umbrella table — fits corner and perimeter placements more efficiently than round tables.
- Octagonal umbrella table — balances the shade coverage of round with the seating capacity of square.
- ADA umbrella table — wheelchair-accessible with one bench section removed, center hole fits a standard umbrella pole.
Umbrella & Base Options
Umbrella size: match the umbrella diameter to the table size so shade covers the full seating area during peak sun hours.
Base and pole: tables ship with a center hole sized for a standard umbrella pole; confirm the pole diameter matches the umbrella and table before ordering.
Coating: a thermoplastic-coated steel finish resists rust and fading better than painted-only frames, important for tables that sit in direct sun for years. Use the Spec & Quote Checklist when writing a bid.
