Short answer: yes, but you won’t find them on every street corner. Most standard urban benches have a backrest around 18–24 inches high, which supports the lower back but does nothing for your head. If you want to lean your head back, you need to look for high-back outdoor benches—often called tall backrest benches, senior-friendly benches, or contour benches with head support.
The key spec is backrest height. For real head support, look for a backrest that’s at least 30–36 inches tall. Some models go up to 40 inches or more. A slight recline of about 5–10 degrees also helps, because a completely upright tall back can still feel like a wall behind your neck.
These benches are usually made from powder-coated steel, aluminum, recycled plastic, or treated hardwood. High-back versions are common in parks, hospital gardens, transit stops, senior living communities, and memorial sites. For public projects, search for “high back site furnishing,” “tall backrest park bench,” or “commercial high back bench.” For a residential garden, try “high back garden bench with headrest.”
One thing to keep in mind: a tall backrest adds visual weight and can create a cozier, more enclosed feeling. It works especially well against a wall, hedge, or planter. If you are buying for a public space, check the mounting options and durability standards before you order.