How to search for nearest picnic-tables and benches in openstreetmap?

Question

I recently moved to a new city. Now I'd like to find leisure=picnic_table and amenity=bench close to my new flat. What is the typical way to do this?

Answer 1

The typical way is to use the overpass API via http://overpass-turbo.eu/

Another way would be to use OSMAnd if you have Android and prefer a mobile & offline solution. There you can easily specify an additional POI layer with your (custom) interests.