How to Build a Circular Park Bench

By Sarah Haynes

Overview

Creating the perfect area for the outdoor space is something that everyone who visits will be sure to enjoy. A bench is a great piece to use in the center of your entertaining or play area. It gives access to views of the entire yard as well as a place for many to sit. Most circular benches can be altered to enclose a tree or to add backs or decorations.

How to Build a Circular Park Bench

Step 1

Measure the area where the bench is to be set up . If it is going around a tree, measure the diameter of the tree and add about another foot to allow room to go around it.
Step 2

Set up a diagram for the leg structure the seat plats will be mounted on.

Step 3

Use the 4x4 posts to make a half square shape. The two smaller pieces will be the legs and the longer piece will be the area the seat is mounted to. Make eight equal-sized pieces for the outer perimeter and eight equal smaller sized ones to be the inner perimeter. Use bolts and galvanized steel supports to connect the pieces.
Step 4

Connect all the outer pieces into an octagon shape. Do the same for the inner pieces. This will create the frame for the seat pieces to be mounted onto.
Step 5

Add smaller 1 x 2 wood pieces as support for the front of the legs.
Step 6

Cut the 1 x 4 pieces with a jigsaw to cut the edges at a slight angle. If a space is desired between seat plats, the pieces can remain square.
Step 7

Sand all seat pieces.
Step 8

Attach the seat pieces to the inner and outer perimeter octagons with nails or screws.
Step 9

Apply finish to the entire piece. Allow to dry. Apply a second coat.