Industry News - May 2026

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font-family: Roboto,sans-serif; color: #2e3336; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.2; display: block; word-wrap: break-word; padding: 0px;" align="center"> <img data-image-content="" class="image_content" style="display: block; height: auto; max-width: 100%;" width="550" src="https://files.constantcontact.com/b63f54c9601/e12cdb1b-31db-4757-b891-5da0a755253e.jpg?rdr=true" alt="" align="center"> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> <table class="text text--padding-vertical" width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="table-layout: fixed;"> <tbody><tr> <td class="text_content-cell content-padding-horizontal" style="text-align: left; font-family: Roboto,sans-serif; color: #2e3336; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.2; display: block; word-wrap: break-word; padding: 10px 20px;" align="left" valign="top"><h1 style="text-align: center; font-family: Knewave,Lucida Handwriting,cursive,sans-serif; color: #2e3336; font-size: 60px; font-weight: normal; font-style: italic; margin: 0;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 50px;">May Industry News</span></h1></td> </tr> </tbody></table> <table class="text text--padding-vertical" width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="table-layout: fixed;"> <tbody><tr> <td class="text_content-cell content-padding-horizontal" style="line-height: 1.5; text-align: left; font-family: Roboto,sans-serif; color: #2e3336; font-size: 16px; display: block; word-wrap: break-word; padding: 10px 20px;" align="left" valign="top"> <p style="margin: 0;">During Parks &amp; Recreation Month, we're highlighting the outdoor amenities that help communities thrive. </p> <p style="margin: 0;"><br></p> <p style="margin: 0;">From shade structures and picnic tables to benches, trash receptacles, and bike racks, the right site furnishings improve usability, safety, and overall visitor experience. Many parks also incorporate ADA-compliant options to ensure accessibility for all users.</p> <p style="margin: 0;"><br></p> <p style="margin: 0;">Whether you're planning a full park renovation or small phased improvements, ParknPool can help you select durable, cohesive furnishings that align with your layout and budget.</p> <p style="margin: 0;"><br></p> <p style="margin: 0;">Planning an outdoor space or upgrade? Request a park furnishing recommendation list and let our team help you select durable, coordinated amenities tailored to your site and goals.</p> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> <table class="layout layout--1-column" style="table-layout: fixed;" width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"> <tbody><tr> <td class="column column--1 scale stack" style="width: 100%;" align="center" valign="top"> <table class="image image--padding-vertical" width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"> <tbody><tr> <td class="image_container content-padding-horizontal" style="padding: 10px 20px;" align="center" valign="top"> <table class="image_container-caption text" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="table-layout: fixed;"> <tbody><tr> <td class="text_content-cell" style="text-align: -webkit-center; font-family: Roboto,sans-serif; color: #2e3336; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.2; display: block; word-wrap: break-word; padding: 0px;" align="center"> <img data-image-content="" class="image_content" style="display: block; height: auto; max-width: 100%;" width="518" src="https://files.constantcontact.com/b63f54c9601/4ffb7119-761a-4631-943b-3dcb806de91b.jpg?rdr=true" alt="" align="center"> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> <table class="layout layout--2-column" style="table-layout: fixed;" width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"> <tbody><tr> <td class="column column--1 scale stack" style="width: 50%;" align="center" valign="top"> <table class="text text--padding-vertical" width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="table-layout: fixed;"> <tbody><tr> <td class="text_content-cell content-padding-horizontal" style="text-align: left; font-family: Roboto,sans-serif; color: #2e3336; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.2; display: block; word-wrap: break-word; padding: 10px 10px 10px 20px;" align="left" valign="top"> <h3 style="text-align: center; font-family: Knewave,Lucida Handwriting,cursive,sans-serif; color: #2e3336; font-size: 32px; font-weight: normal; font-style: italic; margin: 0;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 28px;">Community-Focused Amenities</span></h3> <p style="margin: 0;"><br></p> <p style="margin: 0;">Thoughtfully selected outdoor amenities play a vital role in helping communities thrive by creating welcoming spaces where people can gather, relax, and connect. From comfortable seating and shade structures to trash receptacles, bike racks, and site furnishings, these elements support everyday use, improve accessibility, and encourage longer visits - transforming parks, campuses, and public spaces into active, well-loved community destinations.</p> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </td> <td class="column column--2 scale stack" style="width: 50%;" align="center" valign="top"> <table class="text text--padding-vertical" width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="table-layout: fixed;"> <tbody><tr> <td class="text_content-cell content-padding-horizontal" style="text-align: left; font-family: Roboto,sans-serif; color: #2e3336; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.2; display: block; word-wrap: break-word; padding: 10px 20px 10px 10px;" align="left" valign="top"> <h3 style="text-align: center; font-family: Knewave,Lucida Handwriting,cursive,sans-serif; color: #2e3336; font-size: 32px; font-weight: normal; font-style: italic; margin: 0;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 28px;">Inclusive Outdoor Design</span></h3> <p style="margin: 0;"><br></p> <p style="margin: 0;">ADA-compliant outdoor furniture helps ensure public spaces are welcoming, accessible, and usable for everyone. With thoughtfully designed seating, picnic tables, and amenities that provide proper clearances and inclusive layouts, these options support equal access while maintaining the same durability, comfort, and visual appeal expected in high-traffic outdoor environments.</p> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> <table class="layout layout--1-column" style="table-layout: fixed;" width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"> <tbody><tr> <td class="column column--1 scale stack" style="width: 100%;" align="center" valign="top"> <table class="divider" width="100%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"> <tbody><tr> <td class="divider_container content-padding-horizontal" style="padding: 10px 20px;" width="100%" align="center" valign="top"> <table class="divider_content-row" style="height: 1px; width: 100%;" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"> <tbody><tr> <td class="divider_content-cell" style="height: 1px; line-height: 1px; padding-bottom: 0px; background-color: #a47f21; border-bottom-width: 0px;" height="1" align="center" bgcolor="#a47f21"> <img alt="" width="5" height="1" border="0" hspace="0" vspace="0" src="https://imgssl.constantcontact.com/letters/images/1101116784221/S.gif" style="display: block; height: 1px; width: 5px;"> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> <table class="layout layout--1-column" style="background-color: #cae6ca; table-layout: fixed;" width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" bgcolor="#cae6ca"> <tbody><tr> <td class="column column--1 scale stack" style="width: 100%;" align="center" valign="top"> <table class="text text--padding-vertical" width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="table-layout: fixed;"> <tbody><tr> <td class="text_content-cell content-padding-horizontal" style="text-align: left; font-family: Roboto,sans-serif; color: #2e3336; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.2; display: block; word-wrap: break-word; padding: 10px 20px;" align="left" valign="top"> <p style="text-align: center; margin: 0;" align="center"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Commercial-Grade Outdoor Site Furnishings Since 1998</span></p> <p style="text-align: center; margin: 0;" align="center"><br></p> <p style="text-align: center; margin: 0;" align="center">Proudly supporting parks, municipalities, schools, HOAs, and hospitality facilities with durable, design-forward outdoor solutions.</p> <p style="text-align: center; margin: 0;" align="center"><br></p> <p style="text-align: center; margin: 0;" align="center">Lexington, Virginia</p> <p style="text-align: center; margin: 0;" align="center">877.777.3700</p> <p style="text-align: center; margin: 0;" align="center">sales@parknpool.com</p> <p style="text-align: center; margin: 0;" align="center">www.parknpool.com</p> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> <table class="layout layout--1-column" style="table-layout: fixed;" width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"> <tbody><tr> <td class="column column--1 scale stack" style="width: 100%;" align="center" valign="top"> <table class="image image--padding-vertical" width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"> <tbody><tr> <td class="image_container content-padding-horizontal" style="padding: 10px 20px;" align="center" valign="top"> <table class="image_container-caption text" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="table-layout: fixed;"> <tbody><tr> <td class="text_content-cell" style="text-align: -webkit-center; font-family: Roboto,sans-serif; color: #2e3336; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.2; display: block; word-wrap: break-word; padding: 0px;" align="center"> <img data-image-content="" class="image_content" style="display: block; height: auto; max-width: 100%;" width="236" src="https://files.constantcontact.com/b63f54c9601/83543762-ec89-47c8-b253-adb99e5c0e3e.png?rdr=true" alt="" align="center"> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> <table class="layout layout--1-column" style="table-layout: fixed;" width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"> <tbody><tr> <td class="column column--1 scale stack" style="width: 100%;" align="center" valign="top"><div class="spacer" style="line-height: 10px; height: 10px;"> </div></td> </tr> </tbody></table> </td> </tr> </tbody></table>></table> </td> </tr> </tbody></table>