Bollards, such as permanent and removable bollards, are sometimes linked with chains for various reasons. Review some of the most common uses for chain-linked bollards, as they might be exactly what your business, park, civic center, public garden, stadium, or other commercial/industrial setting needs.

1. Public Art Protection

Public works of art typically fall into the sculpture department, such as various sculptures in Center City, Philadelphia, and those in Balboa Park in San Diego. Unfortunately, some people consider public sculptures “photo ops” and attempt to climb them. In addition to potentially hurting themselves, these individuals can scratch, dent, ding, or inflict other sculpture damage.

Surrounding public artworks with chain-linked bollards makes it clear that they are off-limits. The bollards can function as stand-alone protection or be used in conjunction with warning signage, such as “Public Art: Do Not Climb” or something similar. Using bollards in this way helps preserve the artwork so residents and tourists can continue enjoying the sculptures.

2. Park Boundaries

Chain-linked bollards often function as perimeters or boundaries. They are frequently used in public parks this way, such as for boundary reasons or to protect certain areas. For example, if a section of the park was recently re-seeded, removable chain-linked bollards may be used to keep people off the growing grass.

They can also be used to protect bushes and flower gardens from pedestrians and their pets. A person walking their dog in a park, for example, is less likely to let the animal walk through flower gardens if there are chain-linked bollards present.

3. ‘Under Construction’ Areas

Any commercial, public, or industrial area under construction, such as a parking lot or restroom, benefits from chain-linked bollards. They make it clear to stay out of the area in question, as doing so can result in injuries and property damage. Using bollards like this helps prevent premise liability issues that can result in legal claims and reputation damage. Anyone who ignores the chain-linked bollards and enters the under-construction area cannot sue if they sustain injuries, because steps were taken to prevent entry.

4. Commercial Driveway Boundaries

Both residential and commercial driveways can feature chain-linked bollards to make the pathways more obvious. They help guests, suppliers, and anyone else visiting the grounds to stay on the driveway instead of accidentally wandering over to the grass, flower beds, or whatever else is behind the bollards. Bollards can also make the driveways appear more inviting.

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