Odyssey Bench

No — the Odyssey is a backless bench by design. That's intentional. Backless benches are the right choice for plazas, transit stops, walkways, and modern commercial spaces where people sit briefly and don't need back support, or where a backrest would interrupt the clean design lines of the installation. If you need a bench with a back, look at the Caroline Mall Bench, the 6ft Leisure Park Bench, or the HD Leisure Bench.

The Odyssey is 6 feet (72 inches) long — the industry standard commercial bench length, seating three adults at the 18-inch per-seat spacing used across the commercial site furnishings industry.

The seat is 20 inches deep — noticeably wider than most backless commercial benches, which typically run 10-14 inches deep. The extra depth makes the Odyssey more comfortable for brief-sit situations and works well in modern plazas where the bench becomes part of the design rather than a utilitarian afterthought.

Five recycled plastic lumber colors: Tropical Lime Green, Cherrywood, Sand, Dark Grey, and Weathered Wood. The steel frame ships in satin black powder coat as standard. Tropical Lime Green is the boldest option — designed for projects where the bench needs to be a visual feature rather than blend into the landscape. Cherrywood, Sand, Dark Grey, and Weathered Wood are the more neutral choices for projects matching existing architectural palettes. Custom powder coat colors for the steel frame are available on volume orders.

The Odyssey uses 2-inch steel tubing, MIG-welded and finished in satin black powder coat. The satin finish gives the bench a more modern, matte look than the glossy finish most traditional park benches ship with — appropriate for contemporary plazas, corporate campuses, and design-forward installs.

Yes — the Odyssey uses 100% recycled plastic lumber sourced from post-consumer and post-industrial HDPE. The color runs through the full thickness of the plank so scratches don't show a different color underneath, and the material doesn't rot, splinter, crack, or fade like traditional wood.

The Odyssey weighs 75 lbs complete. Heavy enough to stay put in typical commercial environments, light enough for a two-person installation crew to handle without lift equipment.

No annual maintenance is required. The recycled plastic lumber doesn't need staining, sealing, or sanding like wood does, and the powder-coated steel frame resists rust and UV damage without attention. Routine cleaning is soap and water as needed. Over a 10-year commercial lifecycle, that's meaningful cost savings compared to wood benches that need refinishing every 1-2 years.

The bench ships with a pre-drilled frame and board-fastening hardware included. Surface-mount anchor kits are sold separately — order them with the bench if the installation is permanent. The 75-lb weight provides enough stability for typical use in movable or temporary installations.

Both are backless commercial park benches at 6 feet long with 100% recycled plastic lumber and steel frames. The difference is design language. The Odyssey is modern and minimalist — satin black finish, 20-inch deep seat, bold color options, designed for contemporary plazas and design-forward environments. The Double Liberty is classic and traditional — more seating surface via 7 boards, traditional park bench styling, designed for neighborhood parks and trail installations. Pick the Odyssey when aesthetics matter; pick the Double Liberty when you want the classic park bench look and more seating capacity.

Yes. The Odyssey Park Bench is fabricated in Grand Rapids, Michigan by Advantage Outdoor Products — a family-owned manufacturer. American steel, American labor, Michigan-made. This is a key differentiator for buyers working with BABA (Build America, Buy America) compliance requirements for federal and state-funded projects.