Outdoor Parks & Recreation Lights

Park lighting has a dual purpose. Beyond the merely functional, it must also create a number of intangibles that impact the mind and emotions on a subconscious level. Most people have a deep appreciation for Nature, so first and foremost, the technology used in commercial outdoor park lighting a park should blend into a natural setting and compliment the aesthetics of trees and vegetation. Without this sense of harmony, the park will lack the feeling of retreat and comfort it symbolizes to people and visitors will find it less attractive. Furthermore, as more people experience feelings of anxiety within themselves over the problematic of global instability and recession, many look back to simpler times they perceive to be more stable, simple, and tranquil. Parks speak to these people as well, and park pole lights for these visitors should carry a touch of nostalgia whenever possible. Historical fixtures and decorative poles cast in Early Colonial designs or reminiscent of European street lamps often make a person feel as though they have stepped back in time. Finally, because Nature itself consists of countless forms proportioned according to the “golden ratio”, park lighting fixtures and poles should reflect a superior sense of geometric design and harmony in order to effectively compliment their surroundings.

This should by no means imply that the practical elements of outdoor landscape lighting design should be neglected in a park lighting system. The safety and comfort of park guests must be accommodated as much as their sensibilities. Lighting should spread evenly around bench areas and along sidewalks. It should shine under trees near the sidewalk; because most people who visit parks spend time under the trees, so keeping these areas shadow free maximizes safety for nighttime visitors and gives less opportunity for criminals to use darkness as a cover. Park lights should be brighter still in areas around public restrooms and fountains, as unseen moisture on the concrete in these places can create a slip hazard for people. Parking lots should be well-lit in compliance with the same footcandle requirements as commercial parking lots, although lighting poles used near parks tend to be more decorative and often much shorter than commercial poles.

RLLD Commercial Lighting keeps all these factors foremost in mind when stocking our rapidly growing inventory of park lights and park lighting poles. Not only can we meet the needs of any municipality, large or small, but we can also work with architects, builders, and contractors who are looking to develop “park-like” areas on large corporate campuses that require the same decorative touch as municipal retreats and recreational areas. Diversity is the key to our many options. Larger light fixtures on decorative poles are intended for general lighting of pedestrian areas and large segments of the park itself. Ornate lighting bollards can then add accent and decor that draws special attention to indigenous vegetation, public gardens, statuary, ponds, and waterfalls. Concrete poles add a sense of permanence and superior decor both as decorative light and parking lot lighting mounts.

All pole mounted fixtures, regardless of ornament, design, or style, are fitted with reflectors and glare shields that soften the light and prevent direct light from spilling out of the park in violation of dark sky laws that limit light pollution in business and residential areas. If you or your lighting designer has any questions about dark sky laws in your area, or if you need more information on foot candle minimums for certain areas in your park, call an RLLD Commercial Lighting specialist today.

All consultations are free for clients and serious inquirers, and casual inquirers can receive the same quality of lighting design support for a small, reasonable fee.

Here are just a few of the lighting fixture categories that we can assist you:

• Athletic & Sports Field Lighting
• Parking Garage Lighting
• Commercial Parking Lot Lighting
• Commercial Fluorescent Lighting Fixtures
• Car Dealership Parking Lot Lighting
• Mall Parking Lot Lighting
• Agriculture Barn & Horse Arena Light Fixtures
• Business Buildings & Office Lighting
• Commercial Warehouse Lighting and HID Fixtures
• Outdoor Commercial Security Lighting

If you can not find what you are looking for call us toll free at 1-866-654-3961 and we will find it for you.

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