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Being a part of a social community that is not defined by age, gender or class improves your mental health and wellbeing.
Welcome to POPP – home of iconic outdoor table tennis tables.
Choose from our range of weatherproof, heavy duty and colour-rich outdoor table tennis tables including the HEROair, ICON and HERO.
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- Permanent outdoor
- Marine grade aluminium
- Matte-black with ‘raw’ aluminium net
- Flat-pack assembly
- Launching worldwide in 2026
POPP outdoor table tennis tables are built for years (and years) of play.
Every POPP table is designed to look great, play incredibly and last outdoors with minimal maintenance.
Featured in diverse regions and climates from Australia and the United States, to Europe, the Middle East and Asia, POPP outdoor table tennis tables are designed for:
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parks, plazas, and public open spaces
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schools, universities and colleges
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multi-family, affordable and student housing developments
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retail and hospitality venues and precincts
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homes, hotels and resorts
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workplaces and campuses
“We love our POPP table tennis tables. There are in constant use. One of the best purchases we have made!”
︎︎︎︎︎ - Jodie Parsons, Sunshine CollegeWe are proud to have partnered with some of the best companies in the world…
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If you need more information about POPP now, here are some quick links:
- Our table range
- The POPP shop (for affordable racquets, balls and equipment holders)
- Useful downloads (if you are designing or planning for POPP tables)
- The journal (to read up on all things outdoor table tennis)
And always feel free to email us at [email protected]
Improve the health and fitness of your community with outdoor table tennis
Discover the social, physical and mental health benefits of playing table tennis outdoors. From improving cardiovascular health to boosting brain function, outdoor table tennis offers the ultimate in social, active and physical play for all ages.
Table tennis is both a brain game and incredibly physical. Featuring a fast-paced mix of aerobics, strategy and hand-eye coordination, it combines both physical and mental exercise to achieve the ultimate in health and fitness. The universal game (almost everybody has played before!) can be played by anybody from 8 year olds rallying for the first time - to octogenarians competing at pennants. It is also played by many elite athletes at the top of their game to sharpen their reflexes - check out this video of Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald showing off his skills, and this video of NBA players Victor Wembanyama and Chris Paul in a rally.
To dive a little deeper, here are the health benefits the game of ping pong delivers in leaps and bounds:
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For young people, at the critical growth stage in their motor learning and development, ping pong helps to develop neuromuscular skill, conditioned reflexes and prolonged concentration.
For young people, at the critical growth stage in their motor learning and development, ping pong helps to develop neuromuscular skill, conditioned reflexes and prolonged concentration.
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Anticipating your opponent's shot engages the prefrontal cortex - a part of the brain used for strategic planning and decision making.
Anticipating your opponent's shot engages the prefrontal cortex - a part of the brain used for strategic planning and decision making.
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Increased evidence supports a link between playing ping pong and the prevention or reduction of dementia and Alzheimer's disease.
Increased evidence supports a link between playing ping pong and the prevention or reduction of dementia and Alzheimer's disease.
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The aerobic exercise of ping pong stimulates the hippocampus - the part of your brain responsible for forming and retaining long-term facts and information.
The aerobic exercise of ping pong stimulates the hippocampus - the part of your brain responsible for forming and retaining long-term facts and information.
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Increasing the flow of blood to your brain increases your motor skills and cognitive awareness.
Increasing the flow of blood to your brain increases your motor skills and cognitive awareness.
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Playing ping pong develops mental acuity, alertness, concentration and tactical strategy.
Playing ping pong develops mental acuity, alertness, concentration and tactical strategy.
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Rallies and practice improves your hand-eye coordination, balance and reflexes.
Rallies and practice improves your hand-eye coordination, balance and reflexes.
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The low-impact but physical nature of ping pong improves leg, arm and core strength without the high risk of injuries.
The low-impact but physical nature of ping pong improves leg, arm and core strength without the high risk of injuries.
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The bursts of exertion and recovery in ping pong burns plenty of calories.
The bursts of exertion and recovery in ping pong burns plenty of calories.
1 Trust for Public Land, "Measuring the Economic Value of a City Park System," April 2009 2 National Institute of Justice, “Disorder in Urban Neighborhoods - Does It Lead To Crime?”, February 2001. 3 Trust For Public Land, “Economic Benefit Reports”. 4 Medibank Private, "The Cost of Physical Activity. What is the Lack of Participation in Physical Activity Costing Australia?", August 2007. 5 UN Habitat, "For a Better Urban Future"
"There is a lot going on in table tennis - attention is increasing, memory is increasing, you have a better mood. And you're building motor circuits in your brain."
Dr Wendy Suzuki, Professor of Neural Science and Psychology, New York University
If you want to read more about the health and fitness aspects of of table tennis, the POPP team wrote about ‘Sports Participation Over A Lifetime’ for our eNewsletter (read the article here). To stay up to date, you can subscribe to the monthly POPP eNewsletter here - and you can read past articles in the Journal here.
See what customers are saying about our outdoor ping pong tables!
“We just love the POPP ping pong tables! They are gorgeous! We are very proud of the park this far, and it is just so heart-warming to hear “happy camper” stories. Also: the POPP team were a dream to collaborate with.”
- Fiona Robbé, Director, Architects of Arcadia
“I can’t think of a day I
haven’t seen someone
using the POPP ping pong tables.”
- Brad Pettitt, Mayor, City of Fremantle
“Since we installed our 2 POPP ping pong tables in Pioneer Park last year they have seen constant use. Friends will often meet for lunch in the park and then adjourn for a couple of games of ping pong before heading back to their jobs. Other users include a steady stream of students on their way home from school and pet owners out walking their dogs. Community members tend to congregate where they feel safe and where there is laughter, and in both cases the ping pong tables cater for that!”
- David Gibson, Walla Walla
“We love our POPP table tennis tables. They are in constant use. One of the best purchases we have made”
- Jodie Parsons, Sunshine College
“The POPP ping pong table is our legacy to the
Blacktown community...
it is something that will
be enjoyed by everyone
in the community,
encouraging them to get
active and be social for
many years to come.”
- Rebel Hanlon, President, Blacktown Lions Club
“The POPP table tennis table has been fantastic for the
students, they are often
using it after school as well
as during recess and lunch
time. My only issue is that
it looks like I need to buy
at least two more to cater
for the demand.”
- David Caught, Assistant Principal, Hallam Senior College
“We had a lot of fold up tables spread across our large campus, but their capacity to stand up to the level of use and exposure to the elements was pretty limited. The POPP outdoor table tennis tables not only honoured the students’ interest in ping pong, they also gave us a more robust option - as well as a really visually appealing addition to our built environment.”
- Adam Pengelly, Associate Principal Shenton College
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Case Study: Melbourne Level Crossing Removal Project
Between 2015 and 2018 Melbourne's rail system got an overhaul, promising safer crossings and new public spaces with the elevation of current railway lines, as well as rejuvenation of exisiting train stations and public hubs located adjacent to the railway. An intimate collaboration between ASPECT Studios and COX Architecture endeavoured to set a new benchmark for elevated rail in Australia.
The plan was set but there were skeptical locals who protested against what they expected to be an "ugly concrete flyover". The project wasn't like any that had been done before so it was hard to convince residents it would be otherwise. Fortunately since it's completion in 2019, they've warmed up to the changes and it's easy to see why.
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Location: Level Crossing VIC
Architect: Aspect Studios
Image Credit: Peter Bennetts, Peter Clarke, Dianna Snape, ASPECT Studios
"These civic projects provide a counterpoint – a confident expression of a rapidly changing social, cultural and economic landscape – and resolutely contribute to the social life of the city."
Timothy Moore, Curator of Contemporary Design and Architecture / Melbourne Design Week, NGV
The final product included a chain of 'activation nodes' which have been particularly embraced by communities. They include fitness stations, playgrounds, picnic areas, dog parks, skating, climbing, and gathering areas, and of course several HERO tables by POPP. The great benefit of these areas is their multigenerational nature, they are bringing people from different social and age groups together, building an even stronger sense of community and activity than before.
The project has been so successful it has been included in the 'Melbourne Now' exhibition currently running at the National Gallery of Victoria. NGV curator Timothy Moore told The Age that award-winning civic and public infrastructure projects like the level crossing removal project deserved to be celebrated in a gallery. 'Melbourne Now' is currently running at the National Gallery of Victoria: Ian Potter Centre until 20 August, 2023. It includes 200+ contemporary projects and events showcasing some of the best painting, sculpture, architecture, performance and video coming out of Melbourne. Check it out! Or head to one of the Linear projects in and play some table tennis.
An incredibly proud moment seeing our tables feature prominently as part of the Melbourne Now exhibition 'Civic Architecture' – where award-winning civic projects are celebrated as works of art and catalysts for transformation in their neighbourhoods.
The project has been so successful it has been included in the 'Melbourne Now' exhibition currently running at the National Gallery of Victoria. NGV curator Timothy Moore told The Age that award-winning civic and public infrastructure projects like the level crossing removal project deserved to be celebrated in a gallery. 'Melbourne Now' is currently running at the National Gallery of Victoria: Ian Potter Centre until 20 August, 2023. It includes 200+ contemporary projects and events showcasing some of the best painting, sculpture, architecture, performance and video coming out of Melbourne. Check it out! Or head to one of the Linear projects in and play some table tennis.
An incredibly proud moment seeing our tables feature prominently as part of the Melbourne Now exhibition 'Civic Architecture' – where award-winning civic projects are celebrated as works of art and catalysts for transformation in their neighbourhoods.
Among the five projects featured is the aforementioned Caulfield to Dandenong Level Crossings Removal, which included 6 of our flagship HERO tables placed across 3 linear parks and 22.5ha of open space.
We're incredibly proud to be featured as part of this project, and as always, to be connecting healthy communities through the game of table tennis.
Melbourne Now is running at the Ian Potter Centre at the National Gallery of Victoria until August 20, 2023. (Find the Civic Architecture projects on Level 3, with free entry from 10am to 5pm daily)
Additional Reading:
Civic Architecture at the NVG
‘When a level crossing removal project becomes art’ – The Age
We're incredibly proud to be featured as part of this project, and as always, to be connecting healthy communities through the game of table tennis.
Melbourne Now is running at the Ian Potter Centre at the National Gallery of Victoria until August 20, 2023. (Find the Civic Architecture projects on Level 3, with free entry from 10am to 5pm daily)
Additional Reading:
Civic Architecture at the NVG
‘When a level crossing removal project becomes art’ – The Age
Gender Sensitive Placemaking for Inclusive Communities
Ever noticed how rare it is to see teenage girls hanging out or being active in public spaces - compared to boys? Skate parks, basketball courts, soccer fields, playgrounds? Increasingly through research and active organisations in the space, we are learning that this is because these spaces aren't designed for girls - and for that reason girls are not engaged and often don't feel safe in them.
Gender sensitive placemaking is a design strategy addressing gender-biased built environments and gender-based violence in public spaces. The goal is to ensure women, girls, and gender-diverse people have equitable access to public spaces.
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Location: Esplanade Park, WA
Image Credit: James Whineray
"Design can either facilitate or impede equitable access which can reinforce or break down gender stereotypes."
Gender Equity in Design Guidelines, City of Whittlesea
Where are the spaces for girls?
Having the opportunity and ability to occupy and enjoy public space positively impacts wellbeing in many ways, and should be experienced by all members of our communities, yet 80% of public space in cities is used by men and girls are 10 times more likely to feel unsafe in these spaces than men. An observational study out of Vienna saw that from around age 9 girls are far less likely to use parks, while boys keep using them well into their teens. This means boys are more active and continue to dominate park areas like basketball courts, skate parks and play equipment, making it even less likely for girls to stop and play.
Essentially, public space isn't designed with teenage girls in mind. Many play and green space strategies define facilities for teens as being skate parks, BMX tracks, pump tracks and multi-use games areas (think fenced off areas with basketball courts). All of these typically attract a particular demographic of boys more than girls, gender-diverse young people or boys with any number of varying interests.
Make Space For Girls is an organisation dedicated to shining a light on this gender discrepancy. The charity conducts ongoing research to inform and encourage those that can change the way things are currently done, to do so. They are challenging landscape architects, councils, developers and equipment manufacturers to be aware and proactively plan spaces in a more creative and inclusive way.
But how might this be done and what does it actually look like?
"There's also a fundamental question of social justice. To be in public space is to be part of the community, but all too often our places tell girls that they are not welcome, that they should be at home instead. And that's a lesson they learn for life."
Susannah Walker, Make Space For GirlsThe role of design
Design features such as alternative play equipment, multi-level and multi-use structures, and features to improve safety such as better lighting and sight lines all make spaces more inviting for girls and gender-diverse young people. The features need not be big or costly, they can be simple considerations for new designs or can be achieved by altering existing spaces.
Including certain changes and features that are likely to improve inclusivity is important but Make Space For Girls emphasises that the most vital part of the improvement and inclusivity process is talking to girls themselves - each city, park, and demographic is different.
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At Einseilder Park in Vienna, a large urban space that was carefully designed with multiple play areas, it was observed that girls weren't stopping to linger or play.
They spoke to the girls about what wasn't working for them and began to make simple changes based off their comments:
We love this approach - and you can read more about the Vienna, Make Space For Girls case study here.
Design features such as alternative play equipment, multi-level and multi-use structures, and features to improve safety such as better lighting and sight lines all make spaces more inviting for girls and gender-diverse young people. The features need not be big or costly, they can be simple considerations for new designs or can be achieved by altering existing spaces.
Including certain changes and features that are likely to improve inclusivity is important but Make Space For Girls emphasises that the most vital part of the improvement and inclusivity process is talking to girls themselves - each city, park, and demographic is different.
At Einseilder Park in Vienna, a large urban space that was carefully designed with multiple play areas, it was observed that girls weren't stopping to linger or play.
They spoke to the girls about what wasn't working for them and began to make simple changes based off their comments:
- Hammocks and wooden structures for seating and performance spaces were added.
- The fully enclosed fenced areas were opened up by removing one side of the fence and including several more entrance points which made it feel safer for girls.
- The large pitch area was broken up by a multi use structure so it was no longer taken over by one game of football.
We love this approach - and you can read more about the Vienna, Make Space For Girls case study here.
At Rösens Rodda Matta in Malmö, a small urban park that was co-designed with teenage girls.
The park was broken up into several distinct areas to prevent one group dominating the entire space. It also included a stage, a climbing wall and exercise bars - all alternatives to the stock standard park equipment, and even the height of exercise bars was considered - tall enough for girls to play and explore but not tall enough to attract young men looking for an outdoor gym.
We encourage you to check out the Malmö case study (and others) here.
With a strong emphasis of permanency in place design - a POPP outdoor table tennis table is proving to be a great option for making gender sensitive additions to public spaces. Table tennis is an activity safely and enthusiastically enjoyed by all genders, ages and abilities and POPP tables are built to last a lifetime of equitable play. Say hello by email if you'd like to talk more about gender sensitive placemaking in your project and how POPP may help
"There must be a kind of permanency to the way we deal with gendered experiences in cities, because it shows everybody that it is significant. It's important. It's permanent. It's not just passing us by."
Dr Nicole Kalms, design researcher, founder of XYX LabFurther Reading:
If this article has inspired your interest on the topic check out these resources and articles for more.
Resources For Design Professionals - by Make Space For Girls
Not Neutral: Diverse and Inclusive Public Spaces - by Landscape Australia
The Importance of Gender Sensitive Public Lighting - by Arch Daily
Creating Safer Communities - by Assemble Papers
Learning Environment Design Futures
This month we're looking at the design processes of education systems and spaces. We discover a whole new educational philosophy and are left inspired by the life's work of a designer dedicated to improving the current approach to children's learning spaces. We also share a bunch of extra reading related to educational design chosen carefully from the POPP office just for you!
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Location: Mt Claremont Primary, WA
Image Credit: James Whineray
"Children are highly capable and curious, and in their early years they spend a lot of time playing, asking questions and doing things together. Then, suddenly, we flick a switch when they start school, and say, 'OK, now you have to sit down and sit still, because that's how you'll learn. And we'll keep testing you and testing you'."
Mary Featherston, Assemble Papers interviewEducation Design Directions
What would schools look like if they were designed as environments of research, of deep active inquiry, and co-created curriculum? What is the relationship between the built environment of educational settings and the learning that occurs within them? What do children actually need and want to learn and how?
Australian Designer Mary Featherston has spent the last 40 years of her career asking these questions and developing innovative learning environments, driven by her belief that young people deserve more from the current education system. The current system, Mary says, is designed to prepare people for the linear, repetitive cognitive skills needed during the industrial revolution. Now, the most desired skills in the workforce are complex problem-solving, creativity, and critical thinking. Yet, the learning environments are still geared towards minimal distraction, standardised testing and non-dynamic play and learning spaces. Subjects are separated and curriculums are still strongly text-focussed, all of which do not reflect the outside world.
Mary approaches the design of learning environment's by focussing on children's perspectives. This approach is informed by Mary and her husband Grant's extensive research and inspired by an educational philosophy out of a small town in Northern Italy. Preschools of Reggio Emilia, where educators have spent 70 years studying how young children learn, have gained international recognition as being the best in the world. (Learn more about the Reggio Emilia educational movement here and here).
"It allows kids to express their ideas and understandings in a way that suits them. Not all children like using words. Here, they can paint, model, draw, create animations, play-act, et cetera. When they are learning in a context that’s relevant to them, they’ll really take that learning on."
Mary Featherston, Assemble Papers interviewThe result of this research and subsequent adaptation are curriculums co-designed with children based on their interests and strengths. This often looks like a single project, sometimes lasting all year, where students have autonomy over how they approach and present their learning experiences
The Covered Garden Kindergarten, Correggio Italy
Photo by Luca Santiago Mora
What does this look like when designing physical learning environments? Of course it's also based on children's experiences. In adapting old or designing new play and learning spaces Mary consults the students first and foremost. She asks them how they experience the school day and conceptualises separate but integrated and dynamic spaces to reflect and support these varying experiences. The result becomes a space which is far more reflective of real-life situations and environments than traditional classrooms currently are. The spaces can look and feel like open offices, restaurants, or living spaces at home where children feel engaged, stimulated, comfortable, and have authorship over their learning experience.
Well, we can't argue with that! If you want to create a more engaged and active learning or community space with a permanent and colourful feature, get in touch for more information about how our POPP tables might help.And keep reading for the poem/manifesto that guides and inspires the Reggio Emilia approach to learning and a collection of great articles on the topic.
"The creation of a safe and stimulating environment is so fundamental that, in much literature, it appears as a third teacher."
ArchDaily, Improving the Educational Environment with the Reggio Emilia Approach
Mary Featherston design for Wooranna Park Primary School, Victoria
Photo by Tom Ross
The child
is made of one hundred.
The child has
a hundred languages
a hundred hands
a hundred thoughts
a hundred ways of thinking
of playing, of speaking.
Poem/manifesto by Loris Malaguzzi, Founder of the Reggio Emilia Approach
Further Reading:
Learning Environment Archive and Research Essays and research into learning environments and case studies of schools the Featherston's have worked with by Mary and Grant Featherston
The Slow Evolution of School Design
An interview with Mary Featherston by Assemble Papers
More Play, Less Desk Time
A discussion of the benefits of more play and flexible furniture in schools by ABC
Improving the Educational Environment with the Reggio Emilia Approach
A visual catalogue of school environments based on the Reggio Emilia Approach and a breakdown of specific design elements by Arch Daily
Reggio Emilia Approach Website
Everything you need to know
Sports Participation Over a Lifetime
In this month’s dispatch we're talking about adults and exercise (or play). Specifically - why we don't participate in sports and why we should.
IMAGE CREDIT ABOVE
Location: Esplanade Youth Plaza, WA
Image Credit: James Whineray
By age 20 sport participation drops to roughly 14% after a steady decline from a more healthy 50% at ages 10 - 14. And by the time we're post 25 years old, participation rates are no more than 10%. What's up with that?
Play vs. Exercise
We talk a lot about play around here and the majority of that is in the context of children and teens but adults also benefit from play (and are at the bottom of the list when it comes to physical activity levels).
Everyone knows regular movement is good for us but we'll lay out some of the benefits here anyway, for persuasions sake. The more we engage in moderate to vigorous physical activity per week the lower our risk of many ailments and diseases. Including, cardiovascular disease, type-2 diabetes, cancer, dementia, anxiety, depression, sleep problems and obesity - to name a few. That's a lot of good for not that much input (150 minutes minimum per week is recommended - that's 20 minutes a day).
The big question remains; if the benefits are this vast and simple to achieve, why are so few adults reaching the minimum goal?
Psychologist and play expert Dr. Peter Gray has a theory. It's how we perceive exercise or "working out" - we see it as just that, "work". He thinks instead, we should call it "playing out" and although this doesn't exactly roll off the tongue, we like the idea behind it.
Basically, he's calling for physical activity to be seen by the masses (particularly older folk) not as something we should be doing but something we really really enjoy doing i.e. turning exercise into play, not only for the physical benefits but for the psychological too. This is backed up by a study showing people who played badminton or tennis as their primary exercise lived an average of five years longer than those who jogged and 7.5 years longer than those who worked out at a health club. Dr. Gray hypothesised that tennis and badminton players lived longer not because they were getting better exercise from these activities but because they were "playing". Their regular exercise was something they loved and so, most likely did more of and later into life than those who went to the gym.
Not only that, but when we're playing sport rather than a solo activity like running or going to the gym we're also getting the added social and mental health benefit that comes with connecting with others and being part of a community. Having at least one other person to be active with is a great motivator and increases the likelihood of consistency.
So it's clear sports are great for us on more than just a physical level but why don't we play them more as adults?
Two main reasons are identified by Dr. Rochelle Eime, a Professor of Sport Participation at Federation University. First, the competitive nature of sports puts some adults off and second, having a differing age and skillset to other adults.
Basically, he's calling for physical activity to be seen by the masses (particularly older folk) not as something we should be doing but something we really really enjoy doing i.e. turning exercise into play, not only for the physical benefits but for the psychological too. This is backed up by a study showing people who played badminton or tennis as their primary exercise lived an average of five years longer than those who jogged and 7.5 years longer than those who worked out at a health club. Dr. Gray hypothesised that tennis and badminton players lived longer not because they were getting better exercise from these activities but because they were "playing". Their regular exercise was something they loved and so, most likely did more of and later into life than those who went to the gym.
Not only that, but when we're playing sport rather than a solo activity like running or going to the gym we're also getting the added social and mental health benefit that comes with connecting with others and being part of a community. Having at least one other person to be active with is a great motivator and increases the likelihood of consistency.
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So it's clear sports are great for us on more than just a physical level but why don't we play them more as adults?
Two main reasons are identified by Dr. Rochelle Eime, a Professor of Sport Participation at Federation University. First, the competitive nature of sports puts some adults off and second, having a differing age and skillset to other adults.
This is where something like table tennis is super valuable for communities. It's a "pick up and play" sport, meaning it's easy to learn and is universally accessible. Differing ages and skillsets don't really matter with table tennis, and competition can be intense or non existent depending on how competitive you're feeling on the day. This is why Public Outdoor Ping Pong (Us) exists - you don't need to join a club or commit to a team, all you need to do is bring a friend, a bat and a few balls down to the closest public POPP table to you and you've got your 20 minutes.
Have we persuaded you yet?
Increasing Sociability to Foster Great Public Spaces
Creating hubs of positive activity is what POPP has been all about since its inception. We understand that table tennis is great for physical wellbeing as well as the mental and social wellbeing of individuals and communities as a whole.
IMAGE CREDIT ABOVE
Location: Curtin University Exchange Precinct, WA
Image Credit: Nude Design Studio
“...sociability strengthens connections between members of a community, fulfills our psychological need for interaction, and has very concrete impacts on our collective ability to organize and collaborate—especially in times of trouble.”
Setha Low, Author of Why Public Space Matters
The Project for Public Spaces (PPS) explains the importance of sociability as one of the four tenets of a great public space. It's hard to quantify but easy to feel - it's what we feel when we enter the connected, neighbourly spirit of a local bustling park.
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Location: Curtin University Exchange Precinct, WA
Image Credit: Ash Passmore
A place where people feel safe, represented, welcomed, and encouraged to be a part of the community, no matter who they are or where they're from.
Location: Curtin University Exchange Precinct, WA
Image Credit: Ash Passmore
A place where people feel safe, represented, welcomed, and encouraged to be a part of the community, no matter who they are or where they're from.
PPS explores several approaches to increasing sociability in public spaces - you can read them all here.
POPP tables can help with one approach in particular - that is, giving people a reason to stay. As PPS lays out, a huge part of being comfortable socialising in a public space is having a reason to be there. This is particularly true for those who are often made to feel like they don't belong, bridging this gap is essential for building social cohesion.
Having amenities and programming that are accessible to everyone gives a wide array of people an 'excuse' to linger. This lingering leads to interactions that can over time build connections. Ping pong is a perfect way to achieve this, anyone can play, and the interaction is fun and active - a trifecta!
A beautiful example of this can be seen in Bryant Park, New York City where people from all walks of life have formed a powerful community around a love of ping pong. Check it out HERE.
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POPP tables can help with one approach in particular - that is, giving people a reason to stay. As PPS lays out, a huge part of being comfortable socialising in a public space is having a reason to be there. This is particularly true for those who are often made to feel like they don't belong, bridging this gap is essential for building social cohesion.
Having amenities and programming that are accessible to everyone gives a wide array of people an 'excuse' to linger. This lingering leads to interactions that can over time build connections. Ping pong is a perfect way to achieve this, anyone can play, and the interaction is fun and active - a trifecta!
A beautiful example of this can be seen in Bryant Park, New York City where people from all walks of life have formed a powerful community around a love of ping pong. Check it out HERE.
The HEROair is a heavy-duty marine-grade aluminium outdoor table tennis table finished in a custom glare-reducing matte yellow. Featuring a simple, flat-pack assembly, the HEROair is designed for anywhere and everywhere.
HEROair product features:
- 210kg / 460lbs strengthened marine-grade aluminium
- Industrial-standard, exterior powder coat finish
- Simple, flat-pack assembly
- Fixed net and integrated ball holder
- Permanent, outdoor installation
- 5+2 year limited warranty
- 2740 x 1500 x 760mm / 9’ x 4.9’ x 2.5’
- Available worldwide - shipped from Perth, Western Australia and Los Angeles, California.
- Registered and protected design
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Watch the HEROair in action on the west coast.
We LOVE it!!!!!!!!!!!
Designed for Australian schools and public spaces, the HERO is a fully-welded, one-piece table with colour-customisation, a feature-worth design and heavy-duty fabrication.
HERO product features:
- 700kg, fully welded high grade steel
- Industrial-standard, UV-rated surface treatment
- Choice of single colour finish
- No assembly required
- Permanent, outdoor installation
- Fixed net and integrated equipment holder
- Weatherproof for permanent, outdoor installation
- Secure anchor footings for added security
- 5+2 year limited warranty
- 2740 x 1500 x 760mm / 9’ x 4.9’ x 2.5’
- Available for delivery in Australia only. Fabricated and shipped from Perth, Western Australia.
- Registered and protected design
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Colourways
Choose a single colour finish from the custom colour range below*
Colour:
*Colours shown are representative only and may vary on finished tables.
HERO Gallery
"The ping pong table is our legacy to the Blacktown community... it is something that will be enjoyed by everyone in the community, encouraging them to get active and be social for many years to come."
- Rebel Hanlon, President, Blacktown Lions ClubHEROall | The original heavy duty outdoor table tennis table - redesigned for improved wheelchair accessibility
Choose your table colour from the Classic or Custom Colour ranges
Sharing the same build quality, specifications, colour customisation and price as the HERO outdoor table tennis table, the HEROall is an alterantive shape designed for inclusivity and improved wheelchair accessibility.
A near-on indestructible feature for parks, open spaces, commercial precincts, schools, campuses and health facilities across the country, the HERO and HEROall (only available in Australia) empowers and engages communities through social, active and inclusive play.
The HEROall outdoor table tennis table is a registered design of Public Outdoor Pty Ltd.
Copyright 2010-2025. All rights reserved.
- 650kg steel
- New design for improved wheelchair accessibility
- Fully-welded, one-piece (no removeable parts)
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Fixed net and equipment holder
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Industrial standard, UV rated surface treatment
- Classic and Custom Colours available
- Perfect for DIY Artwork
- Weatherproof and permanent
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Secure anchoring footings for added security
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Delivered via HIAB crane truck (no assembly required)
Choose your HEROall table colour from the Classic Colour range
Choose a single colour finish from the Classic Colour range below*
*Colours shown are representative only and may vary on finished tables.
Colour:
Choose your HERO table colour from the Custom Colour range
If a specific colour is desired, a custom single colour finish can be chosen from the AS2700 colour range.
Common questions about the HERO and HEROall outdoor table tennis tables
Does the HERO table require assembly? No - it is a fully-welded, 700kg steel outdoor table tennis table.
Can the HERO table be moved? It can but being 700kg with secure anchoring footings, it is designed for a permanent home.
How is the HERO table delivered? Generally on a HIAB truck (with a hydraulic crane arm that lifts the table into its final location). If you have questions or concerns about your location or truck access, email us at [email protected]
What about the bats and balls? There is a welded equipment holder to keep them out of the weather and at the ready for the next spontaneous game of table tennis!
Where can I see a HERO table in person? Check out our table locations here - or search for “outdoor ping pong table by POPP” in Google Maps to see one near you. Alternatively, you can read about a Melbourne Level Crossing Project case study here, and a Curtin University Student Accommodation case study here - both of which feature our HERO tables.
Is the HERO table available in North America? No - however the HEROair outdoor table tennis table is. We designed and made the HEROair as the next generation HERO table - you can read more about the HEROair here.
Why do customers choose the HERO and HEROall tables? There are 12 very good reasons...
1. Australian Made
Designed and manufactured in Australia. POPP is 100% Australian owned and operated.
2. Steel For Optimum Durability + Playability
Steel provides the ultimate playing surface (no chipped or degrading concrete here) and the strongest tables under the sun.
3. Choice of Colours
Choose your own table colour (HERO) or colours (ICON) from the POPP colour ranges, because you can.
4. Fixed Steel Net + Equipment Holder
For spontaneous play, all-day accessibility and the ultimate in durability, each POPP table includes a fixed steel net and equipment holder for racquets and balls.
5. All-Weather Surface Treatment
Industrial standard, exterior surface treatments and materials make POPP tables ready for any and all weather. (We take our lead from the surface treatments on offshore oil rigs.)
6. Permanent Outdoor Application
The HERO and ICON tables are made for year-round use, permanent installation and all weather and climatic conditions. Say goodbye to fold-away tables, forever.
7. Critically Acclaimed Design
POPP tables have balanced form and function to receive numerous furniture and placemaking accolades for their minimal, modern design and effective place activations.
8. Simple Self-Assembly + Anchoring
All POPP tables are securable (with anchoring footings). The ICON table requires partial assembly by the customer - a simple 1-2 hour process.
9. 2.74m x 1.525m x .76m H
POPP tables are competition size and meet the International Table Tennis Federation specifications. Whether it’s a casual game or training for the Olympics, one POPP size fits all.
10. DIY Artwork Ready
The HERO and ICON tables are the perfect canvas for community-led DIY Artwork. Transform your table into a unique work of art on site with our DIY Artwork Guidelines.
11. Protective Packaging
Receive your POPP table with confidence in our custom protective packaging (ICON pictured).
12. 5 Year Structural + 2 Year Surface Treatment Warranty*
The HERO and ICON tables are backed by our 5 + 2 year limited warranty.Designed for the architect, landscape architect and interior designer, the ICON offers an iconic visual presence, colour-customisation and industrial strength.
The ICON is finished with an industrial-grade, exterior powder coat treatment. Choose your table top colour from the custom colourway range.
ICON product features:
- 350kg / 690lbs steel
- Industrial-standard, exterior powder coat finish
- Choice of table top colour with black frame and net
- Great for hard to access locations
- Fixed net and integrated ball holder
- Permanent, outdoor installation
- Delivered in a protective wooden crate for partial self-assembly
- 5+2 year limited warranty
- 2740 x 1500 x 760mm / 9’ x 4.9’ x 2.5’
- Available worldwide - fabricated and shipped from Perth, Western Australia and Los Angeles, California
- Registered and protected design
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Colourways
Choose a colourway for your ICON table top from our custom colour range.
*Colours shown are representative only and may vary on finished tables.
Table Top:
Table Top:
Net: Black
Frame: Black
Australia and International - Classic Colours
Australia and International - Custom Colours*
North America - Classic Colors
North America - Custom Colors*
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""It's a great way for people to get outside, interact and be active together... and it's free so anyone can play!"
- Ronda Cleland, Health Improvement Officer, Toi Te Ora Public Health Service, NZOutdoor table tennis is a proven winner for local governments, business improvement districts (BIDs) and place-based organisations.
Free-to-use POPP outdoor table tennis tables are fast-becoming the go-to park, plaza and open space feature for communities that prioritise social, active and playful environments. Why does outdoor table tennis work so well in public environments?
- Social - table tennis is a community-building catalyst that fosters instant connections from the first bounce (especially for children and young people)
- Active - table tennis is exercising without “exercising” #IFYKYK
- Playful - you can’t help but smile playing table tennis. Try it!
- Fun - table tennis is a stand out winner for its pick-up-and-play fun nature (for the first-timer or seasoned pro)
- Compact - the playing area for a POPP table can be as little as 15m2 / 210sq ft
- Easy to purchase and install - a fraction of the cost of a skatepark or basketball court, POPP table tennis tables are either ready to play at delivery (HERO and HEROall) or assembled in under an hour (ICON and HEROair) - and there is a model for every type of location
- Easy to use - with low hurdles to play - be it skill, age, gender, equipment costs or injury risks - table tennis is truly the game for everybody
- Inclusive and inviting - table tennis boasts an intergenerational (from 8 to 80 years) and gender-equal nature - especially when compared to skate parks, basketball courts and other active outdoor spaces designed (traditionally) for boys and men
- Permanent - POPP outdoor table tennis tables are weatherproof, engineered for the great outdoors, can utilise tamper-proof fasteners (ICON and HEROair) and can all be anchored for added security
- Low maintenance - with a no-compromise approach to heavy duty, industrial materiality, fabrication, fastening and surface treatment, POPP outdoor table tennis tables are specifically designed as a low maintenance
“The POPP ® tables have seen constant use. Friends will often meet for lunch in the park then adjourn for a couple of games of ping pong before heading back to their jobs. Other users include a steady stream of students on their way home from school and pet owners out walking their dogs. Community members tend to congregate where they feel safe and where there is laughter, and in both cases the ping pong tables cater for that!”.
- David Gibson, Walla WallaOutdoor ping pong tables by POPP are a proven way to create engaging, social and active spaces in your community.
With POPP ® and outdoor table tennis, over 3,000 communities have achieved improved community engagement and place activation by fostering inclusivity (gender, skill and age), physical activity, creativity and design. Originally designed as a canvas for public art, POPP ® table tennis hubs are known informally as ‘Ping Pong Placemaking’. By partnering with local artists to create ‘playable art’, supporting ‘local champions’ to build player communities from the group up, or coordinating masterclasses, POPP ® tables offer a measurable ROI and lasting connections.
The benefits of successful placemaking are far-reaching:
Like public art? Like ping pong? Did you know you can have both?!
Through community-driven artwork, the POPP concept of Public Playable Art can bring life, colour and authenticity into a community space. Utilising POPP tables as a canvas for public art, and collaborating with local artists and designers, local governments, BIDs and place-based organisations are able to develop a grassroots place identity that is unique, appealing and capable of visual, place-relevant story-telling.
Designed for DIY (Do It Yourself) Artwork, all POPP outdoor table tennis tables can have original artwork, typography, patters, logos, mottos, slogans and messages applied to their surface. DIY Artwork is applied or coordinated by the customer onsite after delivery using the DIY Artwork guidelines and checklists supplied with every table.
Interested in DIY Artwork for your POPP table? Learn more about it here.
Our heavy duty and boldly colourful outdoor table tennis tables are featured in diverse communities throughout Australia and the USA. Check out some of the ‘POPP parks’ below:
100 Wickham St, QLD
14 Frith St, Brunswick, VIC
Alan Anderson Reserve, WA
Albert River Park, QLD
Allendale Park, WA
Allure Estate, WA
Alsatia Park, QLD
Amaroo Park, NSW
Amity Park, QLD
Arthur Park, NSW
Asquith Park, NSW
Balwyn Park, VIC
Baringa Town Square, QLD
Bayview Park, VIC
Beaton Park, WA
Beaton Reserve, VIC
Bentleigh Hodgson Reserve, VIC
Berbert Park, VIC
Berkely Neighbourhood Centre, NSW
Blacktown Civic Plaza, NSW
Blatchford Reserve, QLD
Blue Rock Lake Playground, VIC
Borambola Sport and Recreation Centre, NSW
Botanica Park, VIC
Box Hill Gardens, VIC
Boxwood Court Park, QLD
Brimbank City Council, VIC
Bulleke-Bek Park, VIC
Bullsbrook Community Centre, WA
Bunjil Place Playground, VIC
Burnie Civic Plaza, TAS
Burtonia Gardens, WA
Burwood Park, NSW
Buttenshaw Park, NSW
Byron Bay Skatepark, NSW
Cabarita Park, NSW
Calleya Estate, WA
Capel Park, WA
Capestone, QLD
Carlson Reserve, VIC
Carnation Park, QLD
Carnegie Rail Reserve Park, VIC
Caroline Springs, VIC
Castledine Urban Village, QLD
Centenary Reserve, VIC
Chambers Park, QLD
Chianti Estate, WA
Cirillo Reserve, NSW
City of Gosnells (Gosnells Town Center), WA
City Park Griffith, NSW
Clayton Station, VIC
Clonclurry Shire Council, QLD
Coast Watchers Youth Space, QLD
Cobalt Park, WA
Cockburn Coast, WA
Corcoran Park, QLD
Corrimal Memorial Park, NSW
Cracknell Park, WA
Curlew Community Park, VIC
Dandenong Park, VIC
Dawes Park, WA
Debney Park, VIC
Dickson Shopping Centre, ACT
District Park at Cliftleigh Meadows, NSW
Docklands City Park, VIC
Docklands Terminal, VIC
Dutton Lane, NSW
Edinburgh Gardens, VIC
Edmondson Park, NSW
Elara Reserve, NSW
Ellen Stirling Park, WA
Ellenbrook Community Library, WA
Embargo Bar, WA
Enex Perth, WA
Everleigh Estate, QLD
Everton Road Pocket Park, NSW
Felixtow Reserve, SA
Flagstone, QLD
14 Frith St, Brunswick, VIC
Alan Anderson Reserve, WA
Albert River Park, QLD
Allendale Park, WA
Allure Estate, WA
Alsatia Park, QLD
Amaroo Park, NSW
Amity Park, QLD
Arthur Park, NSW
Asquith Park, NSW
Balwyn Park, VIC
Baringa Town Square, QLD
Bayview Park, VIC
Beaton Park, WA
Beaton Reserve, VIC
Bentleigh Hodgson Reserve, VIC
Berbert Park, VIC
Berkely Neighbourhood Centre, NSW
Blacktown Civic Plaza, NSW
Blatchford Reserve, QLD
Blue Rock Lake Playground, VIC
Borambola Sport and Recreation Centre, NSW
Botanica Park, VIC
Box Hill Gardens, VIC
Boxwood Court Park, QLD
Brimbank City Council, VIC
Bulleke-Bek Park, VIC
Bullsbrook Community Centre, WA
Bunjil Place Playground, VIC
Burnie Civic Plaza, TAS
Burtonia Gardens, WA
Burwood Park, NSW
Buttenshaw Park, NSW
Byron Bay Skatepark, NSW
Cabarita Park, NSW
Calleya Estate, WA
Capel Park, WA
Capestone, QLD
Carlson Reserve, VIC
Carnation Park, QLD
Carnegie Rail Reserve Park, VIC
Caroline Springs, VIC
Castledine Urban Village, QLD
Centenary Reserve, VIC
Chambers Park, QLD
Chianti Estate, WA
Cirillo Reserve, NSW
City of Gosnells (Gosnells Town Center), WA
City Park Griffith, NSW
Clayton Station, VIC
Clonclurry Shire Council, QLD
Coast Watchers Youth Space, QLD
Cobalt Park, WA
Cockburn Coast, WA
Corcoran Park, QLD
Corrimal Memorial Park, NSW
Cracknell Park, WA
Curlew Community Park, VIC
Dandenong Park, VIC
Dawes Park, WA
Debney Park, VIC
Dickson Shopping Centre, ACT
District Park at Cliftleigh Meadows, NSW
Docklands City Park, VIC
Docklands Terminal, VIC
Dutton Lane, NSW
Edinburgh Gardens, VIC
Edmondson Park, NSW
Elara Reserve, NSW
Ellen Stirling Park, WA
Ellenbrook Community Library, WA
Embargo Bar, WA
Enex Perth, WA
Everleigh Estate, QLD
Everton Road Pocket Park, NSW
Felixtow Reserve, SA
Flagstone, QLD
Florey Park, QLD
Formosa St, Drummoyne, NSW
Francis Ryan Reserve, NSW
Frankston City Council, VIC
Fremantle Esplanade Youth Plaza, WA
Fullarton Park, SA
Garvey Park, WA
Geneffe Park, WA
Geraldton Aquarena, WA
Gilpin Park, VIC
Glenroy Skate Park, VIC
Grand Linear Park, QLD
Granville Place, NSW
Halesworth Park, Butler, WA
Havelock North Park, NZ
Hawkeswood Boulevard Park, WA
Heatherbrae Recreation Reserve, VIC
Heatherton Road Recreation Space, VIC
Henley Park, NSW
Howard Park, NSW
HV Jones Reserve, VIC
IYU Recreation Reserve, VIC
Jacaranda Square, NSW
Jackson Court Park, VIC
Joyce Park , VIC
Joynton Park, NSW
Julia Reserve Youth Precinct, NSW
Kangaroo Bay Parkland, TAS
Kapunda Town Square, SA
Keilor Park Recreation Reserve, VIC
Keith Smith Park, NSW
Kelly Park, VIC
Kelynack Reserve, VIC
Kingscliff Foreshore, NSW
Koonoona Park, NSW
Latin American Plaza, ACT
Lawson Town Square, NSW
Leslie Patrick Park, QLD
Levi Park, SA
Lidcombe Rememberance Park, NSW
Lighthouse by Meriton, NSW
Lockhart Park, WA
Lowe Square, NSW
Loxton Riverfront, SA
Luna by Meriton, NSW
Lyndarum North Park, VIC
MacLean Sports Centre, NSW
Macquarie University Central Courtyard, NSW
Macquarie University Central Courtyard, NSW
Manningham Civic Centre, VIC
Margot Circuit Reserve, VIC
Marine Terrace Plaza, TAS
Mary Lindsay Park, WA
Mascot Central, NSW
Mason Green Estate, WA
Meadowbank Skate Park, NSW
Monash Civic Centre, VIC
Moncrieff CRIP, ACT
Mont Albert Reserve, VIC
Moorabbin Reserve, VIC
Neil Hawkins Park, WA
Newstead Park, WA
Nick Ascenzo Park, VIC
Noranda Sporting Complex, WA
North Richmond Futsal Court, VIC
North Williamstown Station Precinct, VIC
Northam Youth Precinct, WA
Northcote Park, NSW
Northerly Park, WA
Onslow Skate Park, WA
Orchard Park, NSW
Osprey Waters Foreshore Reserve, WA
Pallara Central Park, QLD
Park One Apartments, NSW
Peakhurst Park, NSW
Pebble Creek Parklands, QLD
Peguin Park, NSW
Penson Park, QLD
Formosa St, Drummoyne, NSW
Francis Ryan Reserve, NSW
Frankston City Council, VIC
Fremantle Esplanade Youth Plaza, WA
Fullarton Park, SA
Garvey Park, WA
Geneffe Park, WA
Geraldton Aquarena, WA
Gilpin Park, VIC
Glenroy Skate Park, VIC
Grand Linear Park, QLD
Granville Place, NSW
Halesworth Park, Butler, WA
Havelock North Park, NZ
Hawkeswood Boulevard Park, WA
Heatherbrae Recreation Reserve, VIC
Heatherton Road Recreation Space, VIC
Henley Park, NSW
Howard Park, NSW
HV Jones Reserve, VIC
IYU Recreation Reserve, VIC
Jacaranda Square, NSW
Jackson Court Park, VIC
Joyce Park , VIC
Joynton Park, NSW
Julia Reserve Youth Precinct, NSW
Kangaroo Bay Parkland, TAS
Kapunda Town Square, SA
Keilor Park Recreation Reserve, VIC
Keith Smith Park, NSW
Kelly Park, VIC
Kelynack Reserve, VIC
Kingscliff Foreshore, NSW
Koonoona Park, NSW
Latin American Plaza, ACT
Lawson Town Square, NSW
Leslie Patrick Park, QLD
Levi Park, SA
Lidcombe Rememberance Park, NSW
Lighthouse by Meriton, NSW
Lockhart Park, WA
Lowe Square, NSW
Loxton Riverfront, SA
Luna by Meriton, NSW
Lyndarum North Park, VIC
MacLean Sports Centre, NSW
Macquarie University Central Courtyard, NSW
Macquarie University Central Courtyard, NSW
Manningham Civic Centre, VIC
Margot Circuit Reserve, VIC
Marine Terrace Plaza, TAS
Mary Lindsay Park, WA
Mascot Central, NSW
Mason Green Estate, WA
Meadowbank Skate Park, NSW
Monash Civic Centre, VIC
Moncrieff CRIP, ACT
Mont Albert Reserve, VIC
Moorabbin Reserve, VIC
Neil Hawkins Park, WA
Newstead Park, WA
Nick Ascenzo Park, VIC
Noranda Sporting Complex, WA
North Richmond Futsal Court, VIC
North Williamstown Station Precinct, VIC
Northam Youth Precinct, WA
Northcote Park, NSW
Northerly Park, WA
Onslow Skate Park, WA
Orchard Park, NSW
Osprey Waters Foreshore Reserve, WA
Pallara Central Park, QLD
Park One Apartments, NSW
Peakhurst Park, NSW
Pebble Creek Parklands, QLD
Peguin Park, NSW
Penson Park, QLD
Peregrine Reserve, VIC
Peter Scullin Reserve, VIC
Picnic Cove Park, WA
Pioneer Park , QLD
Play Park 257, VIC
Pole Depot Park, NSW
Queen Elizabeth II Park, NSW
Queensland Tennis Centre, QLD
Quota Memorial Park, QLD
Raby Bay Esplanade, QLD
Raleigh St Pop Up Park, VIC
Redcliffe Parkour Park, QLD
Reserve 777, NSW
Retro Lane Cafe, NSW
Riverbend Park, TAS
Riverwood Wetlands Playground, NSW
Robinvale Riverside Caravan Park, VIC
Ron's Creek Open Space, NSW
Rotary Park, VIC
Rozelle Rail Yard, NSW
Shire of Menzies, WA
Sienna Wood Feature Park, WA
Sill Park, WA
South Hedland Town Centre, WA
Sovereign Place Town Centre, NSW
Springvale Community Precinct, VIC
St Clair Youth Precinct, SA
St. Clair Recreational Facility, SA
St. Ives Village Green Precinct, NSW
Storey Park Community Centre, NSW
Suffolk Park, WA
Sugarbowl Mackay, QLD
Syd Jones Reserve, SA
Sylvia Gibbs Park, QLD
Tanunda Recreation Park Play Space, SA
The Lakes Reserve, VIC
The Link, Victoria Point, QLD
The Vista Alkimos, WA
Victory Park, VIC
Village Green Playground, VIC
Waikerie Nature Play Park, SA
Waitara Park, NSW
Waverley Park, VIC
Whitlam Estate, ACT
Whitlam Estate , ACT
Willetton Public Open Space, WA
Woden Town Square, ACT
Woodcroft Park Resreve, SA
Woodstock Park, NSW
Yerradhang Nguru Park, NSW
Park One Apartments, NSW
Peakhurst Park, NSW
Penguin Park, NSW
Pole Depot Park, NSW
Queen Elizabeth II Park, NSW
Reserve 777, NSW
Retro Lane Cafe, NSW
Riverstone Park, NSW
Riverwood Wetlands Playground, NSW
Ron’s Creek Open Space, NSW
Rozelle Rail Yard, NSW
Sovereign Place Town Centre, NSW
Spence Park, NSW
Spring Farm Park, NSW
St. Ives Village Green Precinct, NSW
Storey Park Community Centre, NSW
Waitara Park, NSW
Woodstock Park, NSW
Yerradhang Nguru Park, NSW
Peter Scullin Reserve, VIC
Picnic Cove Park, WA
Pioneer Park , QLD
Play Park 257, VIC
Pole Depot Park, NSW
Queen Elizabeth II Park, NSW
Queensland Tennis Centre, QLD
Quota Memorial Park, QLD
Raby Bay Esplanade, QLD
Raleigh St Pop Up Park, VIC
Redcliffe Parkour Park, QLD
Reserve 777, NSW
Retro Lane Cafe, NSW
Riverbend Park, TAS
Riverwood Wetlands Playground, NSW
Robinvale Riverside Caravan Park, VIC
Ron's Creek Open Space, NSW
Rotary Park, VIC
Rozelle Rail Yard, NSW
Shire of Menzies, WA
Sienna Wood Feature Park, WA
Sill Park, WA
South Hedland Town Centre, WA
Sovereign Place Town Centre, NSW
Springvale Community Precinct, VIC
St Clair Youth Precinct, SA
St. Clair Recreational Facility, SA
St. Ives Village Green Precinct, NSW
Storey Park Community Centre, NSW
Suffolk Park, WA
Sugarbowl Mackay, QLD
Syd Jones Reserve, SA
Sylvia Gibbs Park, QLD
Tanunda Recreation Park Play Space, SA
The Lakes Reserve, VIC
The Link, Victoria Point, QLD
The Vista Alkimos, WA
Victory Park, VIC
Village Green Playground, VIC
Waikerie Nature Play Park, SA
Waitara Park, NSW
Waverley Park, VIC
Whitlam Estate, ACT
Whitlam Estate , ACT
Willetton Public Open Space, WA
Woden Town Square, ACT
Woodcroft Park Resreve, SA
Woodstock Park, NSW
Yerradhang Nguru Park, NSW
Park One Apartments, NSW
Peakhurst Park, NSW
Penguin Park, NSW
Pole Depot Park, NSW
Queen Elizabeth II Park, NSW
Reserve 777, NSW
Retro Lane Cafe, NSW
Riverstone Park, NSW
Riverwood Wetlands Playground, NSW
Ron’s Creek Open Space, NSW
Rozelle Rail Yard, NSW
Sovereign Place Town Centre, NSW
Spence Park, NSW
Spring Farm Park, NSW
St. Ives Village Green Precinct, NSW
Storey Park Community Centre, NSW
Waitara Park, NSW
Woodstock Park, NSW
Yerradhang Nguru Park, NSW
Join the growing list of schools creating inclusive, social play with POPP outdoor table tennis tables.
Social, active and fun. Ping pong played on weatherproof, permanent and colourful POPP outdoor table tennis tables is a game-changer for schoolyards and campuses. Offering inclusive and informal recreation opportunities for K-12 - whether it is primary or secondary school in Australia, or junior, middle or high school in the United States.
POPP outdoor table tennis tables change the game with fun and inclusive physical activity for every student.
The HEROair is a favourite in schools for a few good reasons:
- In stock and available for shipping from Los Angeles, California and Perth, Western Australia.
- Simple, flat pack assembly.
- A permanent and weatherproof playground feature.
- Suitable for installation at remote addresses, rooftop locations and access-restricted sites.
- DIY Artwork ready.
- Renowned POPP build quality.
- Engineer-certified and backed by a 5 + 2 year warranty.
Learn more about our HEROair here.
“We had a lot of fold up tables spread across our large campus, but their capacity to stand up to the level of us and exposure to the elements was pretty limited. The POPP ® outdoor table tennis tables gave us a robust option - as well as a visually appealing addition to our built environment”.
- Adam Pengelly, Associate Principal, Shenton CollegeWhy is outdoor table tennis a hit in schools? Because playing outdoor table tennis makes students healthier, happier and more productive. It offers...
Spontaneous Active Play
POPP outdoor ping pong tables are weatherproof and permanent for year-round use. Their fixed net and equipment holder (for racquets and balls) provide opportunities for spontaneous active play and unstructured recreation before, during and after school.A Mind Booster
Outdoor ping pong is both inherently physical and a brain game. For students, it might feel like a fun break from the classroom - but the game develops hand-eye coordination, balance and mental alertness - and this means better neuromuscular skill and decision making, increased concentration (back in the classroom) and improved tactical strategy for players.Exercise in Disguise
Ping pong is infectiously fun - 800 million players worldwide agree! But it’s also a sport that is deceptively physical - think bursts of energy, aerobic exercise, improved reflexes and increased core strength.For the Sporty + Not-So-Sporty
Ping pong is universally enjoyed. At the heart of its appeal is a ‘pick up and play’ simplicity - where age, ability and skill level are no barrier to having a game. Add to that - it’s a low impact sport without a high risk of injuries.A canvas for artwork
POPP’s HERO and HEROair tables provide the perfect canvas for DIY artwork to engage students and enhance the school yard. Whether you work an art class for a truly school-driven active art piece, commission a local artist or apply the school motto or emblem, artwork is easy to apply with our DIY artwork guidelines. Learn more about DIY artwork here.No Gender Boundaries
While ping pong is played in nearly as many countries as soccer(!), its small table size and light racquets create a level playing field across genders. This is a game where power is matched equally by creativity, spin and tactics - and positive, social interactions are par for the course.We are proud to have partnered with schools across Australia and the United States:
Secondary
Airds High School, NSW
Alexandria Park Community School, NSW
Ambarvale High School, NSW
Arthur Phillip High School, NSW
Blakehurst High School, NSW
Cammeraygal High School, NSW
Campbelltown Performing Arts High School, NSW
Carinya Christian School, NSW
Casimir Catholic College, NSW
Catherine McAuley Catholic College, NSW
Coreen School, NSW
Evans High School, NSW
Gloucester High School, NSW
Great Lakes College Senior Campus, NSW
Holroyd High School, NSW
Hunter Sports High School, NSW
Hunters Hill High School, NSW
Illawarra Sports High School, NSW
Karabar High School, NSW
Katoomba High School, NSW
Kempsey High School, NSW
Killara High School, NSW
Kotara High School, NSW
Lake Munmorah High School, NSW
Loreto Normanhurst, NSW
Magdalene Catholic College, NSW
Mudgee High School, NSW
NBSC Balgowlah Boys Campus, NSW
NBSC Mackellar Girls Campus, NSW
Newington College, NSW
Northern Beaches Secondary College , NSW
Ravenswood School For Girls, NSW
Robert Townson High School, NSW
Robert Townson Public School, NSW
Rutherford Technology High School, NSW
Sefton High School, NSW
St Ignatius' College Riverview, NSW
St Mary’s Star of the Sea College, NSW
Thomas Reddall High School, NSW
Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College, NSW
Alexandria Park Community School, NSW
Ambarvale High School, NSW
Arthur Phillip High School, NSW
Blakehurst High School, NSW
Cammeraygal High School, NSW
Campbelltown Performing Arts High School, NSW
Carinya Christian School, NSW
Casimir Catholic College, NSW
Catherine McAuley Catholic College, NSW
Coreen School, NSW
Evans High School, NSW
Gloucester High School, NSW
Great Lakes College Senior Campus, NSW
Holroyd High School, NSW
Hunter Sports High School, NSW
Hunters Hill High School, NSW
Illawarra Sports High School, NSW
Karabar High School, NSW
Katoomba High School, NSW
Kempsey High School, NSW
Killara High School, NSW
Kotara High School, NSW
Lake Munmorah High School, NSW
Loreto Normanhurst, NSW
Magdalene Catholic College, NSW
Mudgee High School, NSW
NBSC Balgowlah Boys Campus, NSW
NBSC Mackellar Girls Campus, NSW
Newington College, NSW
Northern Beaches Secondary College , NSW
Ravenswood School For Girls, NSW
Robert Townson High School, NSW
Robert Townson Public School, NSW
Rutherford Technology High School, NSW
Sefton High School, NSW
St Ignatius' College Riverview, NSW
St Mary’s Star of the Sea College, NSW
Thomas Reddall High School, NSW
Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College, NSW
Vaucluse Public School, NSW
Vincentia High School, NSW
Wycliffe Hope School, NSW
Aquinas College, Ashmore, QLD
Carmel College, QLD
Corinda State High School, QLD
Angle Vale B-12 School, SA
Aldinga High School, SA
Aldinga Payinthi College, SA
Blackwood High School, SA
Emmaus Christian College, SA, SA
Pulteney Grammar School, SA
Riverbanks College, SA
St Ignatius' College, SA
Woodville High School, SA
St Francis Flexible Learning Centre, TAS
Taroona High School, TAS
St. Brendan-Shaw College, TAS
Alkira Secondary College, VIC
Bass Coast Secondary College, VIC
Caroline Chisholm Catholic College, VIC
Catherine McAuley College, VIC
Catholic Regional College, VIC
Catholic Regional College Melton, VIC
Colac Secondary College, VIC
Corryong College, VIC
Crest Education, VIC
Croydon Community School, VIC
De La Salle College, VIC
Merrifield West Secondary School, VIC
Monterey Secondary College, VIC
Mooroolbark College, VIC
Naranga School, VIC
Presbyterian Ladies' College Melbourne , VIC
Red Cliffs Secondary College, VIC
Resevoir High School, VIC
Sunshine College, VIC
Upper Yarra Secondary College, VIC
Wesley College Glen Waverley, VIC
Orana Steiner School, ACT
Vincentia High School, NSW
Wycliffe Hope School, NSW
Aquinas College, Ashmore, QLD
Carmel College, QLD
Corinda State High School, QLD
Angle Vale B-12 School, SA
Aldinga High School, SA
Aldinga Payinthi College, SA
Blackwood High School, SA
Emmaus Christian College, SA, SA
Pulteney Grammar School, SA
Riverbanks College, SA
St Ignatius' College, SA
Woodville High School, SA
St Francis Flexible Learning Centre, TAS
Taroona High School, TAS
St. Brendan-Shaw College, TAS
Alkira Secondary College, VIC
Bass Coast Secondary College, VIC
Caroline Chisholm Catholic College, VIC
Catherine McAuley College, VIC
Catholic Regional College, VIC
Catholic Regional College Melton, VIC
Colac Secondary College, VIC
Corryong College, VIC
Crest Education, VIC
Croydon Community School, VIC
De La Salle College, VIC
Merrifield West Secondary School, VIC
Monterey Secondary College, VIC
Mooroolbark College, VIC
Naranga School, VIC
Presbyterian Ladies' College Melbourne , VIC
Red Cliffs Secondary College, VIC
Resevoir High School, VIC
Sunshine College, VIC
Upper Yarra Secondary College, VIC
Wesley College Glen Waverley, VIC
Orana Steiner School, ACT
All Saints' College, WA
Applecross Senior High School, WA
Australian Islamic College, WA
Australind Senior High School, WA
Bob Hawke College, WA
Boddington District High School, WA
Butler North Secondary College, WA
Canning Vale College, WA
Cape Naturaliste College, WA
Chisholm Catholic College, WA
Christchurch Grammar School, WA
Coastal Lakes College, WA
Comet Bay College, WA
Como Secondary College, WA
Darling Range Sports College, WA
Duncraig Senior High School, WA
Great Southern Grammar, WA
Guildford Grammar School, WA
Inner City College, WA
Kennedy Baptist College, WA
Mercedes College, WA
North Albany Senior High School, WA
Ocean Reef Senior High School, WA
Perth Modern School, WA
Peter Moyes Anglican Community School, WA
Ridgeview Secondary College, WA
School of Isolated and Distance Education, WA
Shenton College, WA
Southern River College, WA
St Mark’s Anglican Community School, WA
St Mary's College, WA
Applecross Senior High School, WA
Australian Islamic College, WA
Australind Senior High School, WA
Bob Hawke College, WA
Boddington District High School, WA
Butler North Secondary College, WA
Canning Vale College, WA
Cape Naturaliste College, WA
Chisholm Catholic College, WA
Christchurch Grammar School, WA
Coastal Lakes College, WA
Comet Bay College, WA
Como Secondary College, WA
Darling Range Sports College, WA
Duncraig Senior High School, WA
Great Southern Grammar, WA
Guildford Grammar School, WA
Inner City College, WA
Kennedy Baptist College, WA
Mercedes College, WA
North Albany Senior High School, WA
Ocean Reef Senior High School, WA
Perth Modern School, WA
Peter Moyes Anglican Community School, WA
Ridgeview Secondary College, WA
School of Isolated and Distance Education, WA
Shenton College, WA
Southern River College, WA
St Mark’s Anglican Community School, WA
St Mary's College, WA
Primary
Margaret Hendry School, ACT
Red Hill Primary School, ACT
St Michael's Primary School, ACT
St. Vincent's Primary School, ACT
Allambie Heights Public School, NSW
Ashbury Public School, NSW
Ashtonfield Public School, NSW
Auburn West Public School, NSW
Ben Venue Public School, NSW
Guardian Angels Primary School, QLD
Doncaster Gardens Primary School, VIC
Launching Place Primary School, VIC
Miners Rest Primary School, VIC
South Street Primary School, VIC
St Joseph's Primary School Springvale, VIC
St Mary’s Primary School Inglewood, VIC
Red Hill Primary School, ACT
St Michael's Primary School, ACT
St. Vincent's Primary School, ACT
Allambie Heights Public School, NSW
Ashbury Public School, NSW
Ashtonfield Public School, NSW
Auburn West Public School, NSW
Ben Venue Public School, NSW
Guardian Angels Primary School, QLD
Doncaster Gardens Primary School, VIC
Launching Place Primary School, VIC
Miners Rest Primary School, VIC
South Street Primary School, VIC
St Joseph's Primary School Springvale, VIC
St Mary’s Primary School Inglewood, VIC
St Patrick's Primary School, VIC
Westgarth Primary School, VIC
Bungaree Primary School, WA
Carine Primary School, WA
Challis Community Primary School, WA
Dudley Park Primary School, WA
Freshwater Bay Primary School, WA
Kardinya Primary School, WA
Mosman Park Primary School, WA
Mt Claremont Primary, WA
Ocean Reef Primary School, WA
South Coogee Primary School, WA
Vasse Primary School, WA
Wellard Primary School, WA
West Leederville Primary School, WA
Yanchep Beach Primary School, WA
Westgarth Primary School, VIC
Bungaree Primary School, WA
Carine Primary School, WA
Challis Community Primary School, WA
Dudley Park Primary School, WA
Freshwater Bay Primary School, WA
Kardinya Primary School, WA
Mosman Park Primary School, WA
Mt Claremont Primary, WA
Ocean Reef Primary School, WA
South Coogee Primary School, WA
Vasse Primary School, WA
Wellard Primary School, WA
West Leederville Primary School, WA
Yanchep Beach Primary School, WA
Blairmount Public School, NSW
Briar Road Public School, NSW
Bundeena Public School, NSW
Corowa Public School, NSW
Croppa Creek Public School, NSW
Denman Public School, NSW
Hume Public School, NSW
Ingleburn Public School, NSW
Kent Road Public School, NSW
Randwick Public School, NSW
Ryde Secondary College, NSW
Sadleir Public School, NSW
Samuel Gilbert Public School, NSW
St. James' Primary School, NSW
Thomas Acres Public School, NSW
Walters Road Public School, NSW
Briar Road Public School, NSW
Bundeena Public School, NSW
Corowa Public School, NSW
Croppa Creek Public School, NSW
Denman Public School, NSW
Hume Public School, NSW
Ingleburn Public School, NSW
Kent Road Public School, NSW
Randwick Public School, NSW
Ryde Secondary College, NSW
Sadleir Public School, NSW
Samuel Gilbert Public School, NSW
St. James' Primary School, NSW
Thomas Acres Public School, NSW
Walters Road Public School, NSW
BENCH
An elegant, refined bench for quiet moments of reflection... and fervent applause.
For players, spectators and passers by.
Available finishes:
Red
Light
Blue
THE BENCH IS A REGISTERED DESIGN OF PUBLIC OUTDOOR PTY LTD.
COPYRIGHT 2010-2025. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
The BENCH by POPP is a minimalist, colour-rich aluminium long bench designed for pride of place - indoors or outdoors.
Built by the makers of the world’s toughest outdoor table tennis tables, the BENCH can be freestanding or anchored with the exterior-rated A-Bracket.
Features:
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Made in Australia
- Permanent and weatherproof (suitable for indoor or outdoor use)
- Renowned handmade build quality
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Designed in collaboration with Disordinary
Specifications:
- Welded and bent 6mm aluminium
- 5.25’ x 1.18’ x 1.41’ (h)
- Industrial, exterior-rated powder coat finish
- 4x secure anchoring points
- 4x A-Brackets and stainless steel tamper-proof fasteners