In short: Gazebo for children No. 20-2 is a hexagonal wooden gazebo with a green shingle roof, a board floor and benches built in along the railings. One side is left open, so it is easy to walk in, and the others are enclosed by yellowish railings with round and shaped openings. The size, colors and equipment are agreed separately with each customer.
A gazebo for children on the lawn
In the photo the gazebo stands on a green lawn in a fenced yard. Spruces and deciduous trees grow all around, on the left you can see shrubs turned red by autumn, and on the right chestnut trees going yellow. Cars are parked behind a green sectional fence, and the windows of a multi-story building gleam between the trees. Fallen leaves are scattered on the grass, so it is clear that the photo was taken in autumn.
This gazebo has no hard paving around it: it is built straight on the lawn. When there are no paving blocks around, it is especially important that the gazebo has a floor of its own. So that the children carry in less grass and dirt, the gazebo has a wooden floor raised above the ground. It forms a clean, dry area where you can sit, play or lie down on a blanket even when the lawn is still dewy.
There is no path to the gazebo, so it looks like an island in the greenery. In a place like this children feel as if they are in a little house in the garden: on one side open lawn to run around on, on the other a roof to take cover under from the sun or rain.
The wooden floor and the base
The floor is made of long boards, painted darker than the railings. Narrow gaps are left between the boards, so water does not collect, and the floor dries quickly after rain. The edge of the floor is framed by a wider trim board, which covers the base frame and finishes the bottom neatly.
In the corners you can see gray blocks on which the frame of the gazebo rests. Because of this the wooden parts do not touch damp soil, and air can move under the floor. It is a simple but important solution when a gazebo is built on a lawn: the wood stays dry longer, and the floor does not sag.
For children a wooden floor is nicer than stone or concrete. On a sunny day it does not heat up as much, and on a cool day it is not cold. They can sit on it, stack blocks or sit in a circle and play board games. For teachers or parents this means fewer worries: the floor is easy to sweep, and sand is easy to clean off it.
An entrance without a threshold is one more advantage. On the open side the floor is raised only a little, so even the smallest children can climb inside without difficulty.
Benches along the railings
Inside, wooden benches are built in along the back sides. They are joined at the corners and run almost around the whole interior, so many children can sit on them at the same time. On the right the bench turns and continues along the side, and its end is held up by a support with curved legs.
The railings serve as backrests for the benches: when sitting you can lean your back against them. The seats are made of several boards and painted darker than the railings, so they stand out nicely. Because the benches are fastened to the structure, the children cannot push them or tip them over.
The middle stays free. There you can place a low table for drawing, leave space for games on the floor or seat the group in a circle. A hexagonal gazebo with benches is especially convenient for such a circle: everyone sits facing the center and can see each other well.
Railings, posts and roof
Five sides are surrounded by railings of yellowish vertical slats. On the front side the slats are tall and set close together, with round openings cut in two rows. In the upper part of the railings on the back sides, smaller shaped cut-outs repeat, resembling a clover leaf or a keyhole. Children can look out into the yard through them, and the wind blows through the gazebo more easily.
Six dark brown posts support the roof. Each is joined to the top beam by two diagonal braces, which together form a silhouette resembling the letter Y. The braces stiffen the structure and decorate the gazebo at the same time: from afar they look like tree branches.
The roof is multi-pitched, with all slopes meeting at one peak, and is covered with light green shingles whose lower edges are cut into hexagons. The ends of round rafters stick out under the roof edge, and the roof itself projects widely beyond the railings, so it protects the benches and the floor from rain. The green goes nicely with the lawn and the trees, so the gazebo does not look foreign in the yard.
The colors here are chosen in two tones. The slats of the railings are light and yellowish, with the wood grain clearly visible, while the posts, braces, bench seats, floor and base frame are darker, reddish brown. This combination brings out the structure: from afar you can clearly see where the posts are and where the railings are. Light railings make the interior of the gazebo brighter, and the darker floor and benches show less of the dirt that you cannot avoid in a children’s gazebo. The colors can also be chosen differently, for example to match the tone of the house or the fence.
What the photo shows
The table lists the solutions that can be made out in the photo of this typical example.
| Feature | In the photo |
|---|---|
| Hexagonal plan | Yes |
| Wooden board floor | Yes |
| Benches along the railings | Yes, joined at the corners |
| Railings with round openings | Yes |
| One open side for the entrance | Yes |
| Green shingle roof | Yes |
| Table | Not visible |
This gazebo is very similar to the hexagonal playground gazebo with a green roof No. 20-1, but it has a wooden floor and stands on a lawn instead of on paving slabs. If you also need an enclosed room for belongings, compare it with the gazebo for children with an enclosed room No. 20. For a floor solution meant for adult relaxation, see the gazebo with a wooden floor No. 16-7.
Who a gazebo for a group of children suits
A gazebo like this suits a kindergarten, a school yard, a community playground or a larger farmstead that is often visited by children. A gazebo for a group of children has to withstand intensive use: children run, climb on benches and sit on the floor. That is why a sturdy structure, fixed benches and smooth surfaces matter.
In a private yard a gazebo for children can become a combination of a playhouse and a place to relax. During the day children play in it, and in the evening the benches can be used by adults too. If the yard already has a swing set or a sandbox, it is worth building the gazebo nearby: then the children have somewhere to take cover from the sun, and the parents somewhere to sit while watching them. You will find swing sets and sandboxes in the section swing sets and sandboxes, and other examples among all the wooden gazebos.
When choosing a spot, pay attention to the sun. On the south side of the yard the gazebo will give much-needed shade at noon, and the open side is convenient to turn toward the house or the playground so that adults can see what is going on inside.
The easiest way to work out the size is to start from how many children are usually in the gazebo at the same time. For a kindergarten group everyone needs to fit on the benches, with room left in the middle for the teacher. For a family yard a smaller gazebo is enough, one where the children can play by themselves and the whole family can sit in the evening. If you are unsure, measure the spot in the yard and mark it with stakes, which makes it easier to imagine how much space the gazebo will take and how much lawn will be left around it.
Care and ordering
A wooden gazebo on a lawn needs a little more attention than one standing on paving slabs. It is worth keeping the grass around the base short so that moisture does not build up at the lower boards. In autumn sweep leaves off the roof and the floor, and in spring inspect the edges of the railing cut-outs and the surface of the benches. If the wood has become rough, it is worth sanding it and coating it with a product made for exterior wood.
Inspect the floor boards by the open side especially carefully: that is where people walk the most and where the most rain gets in. In winter it is worth sweeping the snow off the floor so that it does not melt on the boards for weeks. The roof shingles only need leaves and twigs cleared once a year, especially if the gazebo stands under trees, as in this photo.
UAB “Laukbaldis” has worked since 1996 and, as the company states, was the first in Lithuania to start making this production. Call +370 687 25388 and quote No. 20-2. You will agree on the size of the gazebo, the floor, the arrangement of the benches, the railing pattern and the colors. Only typical examples are shown on the website, so the gazebo can be adapted to a particular yard and number of children.
Before you call, prepare a few answers: where the gazebo will stand, how many children will use it, whether you need a floor or whether a base on the ground is enough, and which side the entrance should be on. If you have photos or a plan of the yard, they will help you agree on the solutions faster. The gazebo is made to the agreed dimensions, so it will fit your yard and not just this photo.
Frequently asked questions
How does gazebo No. 20-2 differ from No. 20-1?
Both gazebos are hexagonal and have similar railings and a green roof. No. 20-2 has a wooden floor and stands on a lawn, while No. 20-1 is built on a paving-slab area.
Is a wooden floor suitable for children?
Yes, a wooden floor is warmer than stone or concrete, and it is comfortable to sit and play on. The gaps between the boards let water drain away, so the floor dries quickly.
Can the gazebo be built straight on a lawn?
Yes, but the frame must rest on a base so that the wood does not touch damp soil. In the photo you can see the blocks in the corners on which the gazebo stands.
Can the benches be arranged differently?
Yes, the length and position of the benches are agreed when you order. You can leave more free space in the middle or build benches along all the closed sides.
Can other colors be chosen?
Yes, the colors of the railings, posts, floor and roof are agreed when you order. They are often chosen to match the house, the fence or other equipment in the yard.
How do I order gazebo for children No. 20-2?
Call us and quote the product number. We will agree on the size, the floor, the benches and the colors.
