Our school and university grounds furniture creates engaging outdoor spaces that focus on providing students with alternative learning and break spaces as well as safety and ongoing performance.
Students are at the heart of our designs, with furniture that looks and feels great, with the inherent resilience that school and university life demands.
New Zealand’s education centres choose Urban Effects because we offer practical,
durable furniture to match budgets and funding.
We provide a complete range of outdoor education solutions for every stage, age and ability – from school to university, including:
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We've got loads of experience in helping New Zealanders enjoy the great outdoors.
Our value-packed Outdoor Packages include practical combinations of some of our most popular outdoor solutions designed to suit different needs, spaces and communities.
View the options below.
Whether it’s a simple spot to stop for lunch, picnic area or place for families to get together and have a BBQ, we’ve got all of the essentials covered in our Outdoor Hospitality packages.
Our Outdoor Hangout packages help you create a space for people to connect.
Cater for those who like to get from A to B, ride to the local transport hub or experience the great outdoors on wheels with one of our Outdoor Parking packages.
Great for neighbourhood and regional parks, and what’s even better is they are ‘moveable’ due to their small size.
Perfectly suited to neighbourhood and regional parks, and what’s even better is they are ‘moveable’ due to their small size.
Convenient for school grounds, transport hubs, multi-residential and small parks where space is restricted.
Made to suit larger spaces from regional to destination parks that attract high volumes of visitors.
Made for larger spaces from regional to destination parks that attract high volumes of visitors.
Where riding is popular and space is available.
To cater for large volumes of bikes.
Permanently fixed facilities offer long-lasting public amenity and legacy in public and shared spaces.
Our moveable option allows for flexibility as we understand that the outdoors is an ever-changing landscape. These are built on a floor with adjustable legs and can be used as ‘pop-up’ facilities to cater for increased usage and visitors, for special events or seasonal changes, or to simply trial solutions.
This super-sized package comes with a 5m x 5m Skillion Shelter, five Woodlands Table Settings and two Colonical Rubbish Bins. It’s a great option for parks, schools, sporting clubs and holiday camps that need to cater for larger groups.
Cater for larger areas and bigger groups with this super-sized package. With three 5m x 5m Skillion Shelters, six Woodlands Table Settings and three double BBQs, it’s perfect for parks and reserves or holiday camps.
This package includes a large Double-Sided Space Shelter. Stylish and durable, the Space Shelter has terrific street appeal, making it perfect for public parks, urban spaces and transit areas. This package comes with 12 Citistyle Semi Hoop Bike Racks, allowing you to accommodate up to 24 bikes.
The 5.6m x 4m Kiwi Curved Shelter is big enough to fit large groups, making it an ideal choice for schools, parks, sporting clubs, and holiday camps. The package also includes a three Woodlands Table Settings and a Colonial Rubbish Bin. Option to upgrade to Woodlands Hardwood Table Settings available.
The Kiwi Curved Shelter is the focal point of any outdoor space. With a large, curved roof to protect you from the elements, it’s big enough to fit a whole family or large group. This package also includes a large outdoor BBQ and two Woodlands Table Settings, with the option to upgrade to a Woodlands Hardwood Table Setting.
Colonial Tilt Steel Bin
Zenith Drinking Fountain – Deluxe 340 Model
Woodlands Hardwood Table Setting
Shelter/art wall
Trellis Green Wall
Precinct Bike Rack
This package includes the Double-Sided Space Shelter and six Citistyle Semi Hoop Bike Racks. The Space Shelter has terrific street appeal making it the perfect choice for public parks and transit areas. Accommodates up to 12 bikes.
Perfect for parks this package includes our popular 2-posted Universal Shelter and a large outdoor BBQ.
Ideal for schools, parks and sporting clubs, this package includes the popular 2-posted Universal Shelter and a Woodlands Table Setting.
The 2-posted Universal Shelter and two Citistyle Semi Hoop Bike Racks can accommodate up to four bikes.
Colonial Tilt Steel Bin
Repair Station
Ideal for schools, parks and sporting clubs, this package includes the popular 2-posted Universal Shelter and a Woodlands Table Setting.
Perfect for parks this package includes our popular 2-posted Universal Shelter and a large outdoor BBQ.
The 2-posted Universal Shelter and two Citistyle Semi Hoop Bike Racks can accommodate up to four bikes.
Colonial Tilt Steel Bin
Repair Station
Provide parking for up to 40 bikes with this package which includes two Skillion Shelters and 20 Citistyle Semi Hoop Bike Racks. This option is the perfect choice for schools, parks and transit areas.
Get the group together under the large, 4m x 4m 4-posted Universal Shelter. This package also includes two Woodlands Table Settings and Colonial Rubbish Bin. Option to upgrade to Woodlands Hardwood Table Settings available.
Ideal for parks, schools and commercial areas, this package includes a large outdoor BBQ and the big and sturdy 5m x 5m Skillion Shelter with two Woodlands Table Settings. Option to upgrade to a Woodlands Hardwood Table Setting available.
Zenith Drinking Fountain – Deluxe 340 Model
Woodlands Hardwood Table Setting
Shelter/art wall
Trellis Green Wall
Precinct Bike Rack
Accommodate up to 20 bikes at your school, park or transit area under the sturdy 5m x 5m Skillion Shelter. This package also includes ten Citistyle Semi Hoop Bike Racks.
Ideal for parks and reserves this package includes a large outdoor BBQ and our super stylish and durable Parkland Shelter that’s designed to weather the elements.
This package includes the stylish and durable Parkland Shelter and Woodlands Table Setting. Made from anodised aluminium and marine grade aluminium frames, the Parkland Shelter is suitable for coastal locations.
The curved roof of the Parkland Shelter and Citistyle Semi Hoop Bike Racks are a stylish combination for your Park n Ride or Ride n Park facility. Accommodate up to six bikes with this package.
Colonial Tilt Steel Bin
Repair Station
This package includes the stylish and durable Parkland Shelter and Woodlands Table Setting. Made from anodised aluminium and marine grade aluminium frames, the Parkland Shelter is suitable for coastal locations.
Ideal for parks and reserves this package includes a large outdoor BBQ and our super stylish and durable Parkland Shelter that’s designed to weather the elements.
The curved roof of the Parkland Shelter and Citistyle Semi Hoop Bike Racks are a stylish combination for your Park n Ride or Ride n Park facility. Accommodate up to six bikes with this package.
Colonial Tilt Steel Bin
Repair Station
Ideal for parks, schools and commercial areas, this package includes the sturdy 5m x 5m Skillion Shelter. It also comes with two Woodlands Table Settings and a Colonial Rubbish Bin. Option to upgrade to Woodlands Hardwood Table Settings available.
The ideal combination for a BBQ area in a park, reserve or sporting club, this package includes a large outdoor BBQ and the large, 4m x 4m 4-posted Universal Shelter. It also includes two Woodlands Table Settings, with the option to upgrade to Woodlands Hardwood Table Settings.
Colonial Tilt Steel Bin
Zenith Drinking Fountain – Deluxe 340 Model
Woodlands Hardwood Table Setting
Shelter/art wall
Trellis Green Wall
Precinct Bike Rack
A great option for parks, schools and sporting clubs, this package includes the sturdy 3m x 3m 4-posted Universal Shelter and a Woodlands Table Setting.
The ideal combination for a BBQ area in a park, reserve or sporting club, this package includes a 3m x 3m 4-posted Universal Shelter and a large outdoor BBQ.
Accommodate up to six bikes with three CitiStyle Semi Hoop Bike Racks under the 4-posted Universal Shelter. This option is ideal for parks and retail areas.
Colonial Tilt Steel Bin
Repair Station
A great option for parks, schools and sporting clubs, this package includes the sturdy 3m x 3m 4-posted Universal Shelter and a Woodlands Table Setting.
The ideal combination for a BBQ area in a park, reserve or sporting club, this package includes a 3m x 3m 4-posted Universal Shelter and a large outdoor BBQ.
Accommodate up to six bikes with three CitiStyle Semi Hoop Bike Racks under the 4-posted Universal Shelter. This option is ideal for parks and retail areas.
Colonial Tilt Steel Bin
Repair Station
Ideal for public parks and transit areas, the versatile Space Shelter has terrific street appeal. You can accommodate six bikes under the Single Side Space Shelter with three Citistyle Semi Hoop Bike Racks.
Colonial Tilt Steel Bin
Repair Station
Ideal for public parks and transit areas, the versatile Space Shelter has terrific street appeal. You can accommodate six bikes under the Single Side Space Shelter with three Citistyle Semi Hoop Bike Racks.
Colonial Tilt Steel Bin
Repair Station
