Swing Sets
Outdoor Swing Sets and Play Sets
Swing sets are popular backyard or playground equipment which consist of
a wood or metal frame from which one or more swings are suspended.
The swings may be constructed of two ropes or chains attached to a rigid
wood or plastic seat, a flexible rubber or canvas seat, or a toddler seat
with safety straps and leg holes.
A toddler swing set may be the first size you buy. There are several safety-focused firms which create swing sets for the smaller set. The swings, slides, and playhouses are much smaller and are made solely of durable plastic to prevent injuries.
For older children, outdoor wooden swing sets are often a better investment
than metal or plastic. Not only are they more aesthetically pleasing
in your yard, but if properly treated to withstand the weather, they will
last for years to come. Your children will grow out of a wooden
swing set more slowly because it does not look "babyish" and who knows
— you may even enjoy it yourself!
Swing sets come assembled or in kits with directions, and are relatively
easy to build, provided the instructions are followed. If you are
a real do-it-yourselfer, you can download plans from the Internet
to construct your family's own swing set or simply buy the wood at
a home improvement store to build a custom model. Many children
like complicated swing sets, equipped with not only swings and a slide,
but a fort, monkey bars, and rope climbing features. Get creative
with your swing set, and you will insure a source of outdoor entertainment
for years to come!
Swingsets.us features a directory of popular swing set suppliers and safety resources. Here you will find a wide selection of swing sets and outdoor play equipment.
Shop For Swing Sets and Accessories
- BYO Swingset
Wooden swing sets, plans, kits, and accessories for backyard wood swing sets.
www.BYOSwingset.com - Swing Works
Distributor of commercial and residential playground parts and accessories.
www.SwingWorks.com
Swing Set Manufacturers
- Creative Playthings
Creating backyard fun at family friendly prices for over fifty years. Find a swing set for every budget and backyard.
www.CreativePlaythings.com - American Playscapes
Manufactures a complete line of residential swing sets and commercial playground equipment.
www.AmericanPlayscapes.com - CedarWorks
Features award-winning swing sets and play sets made from northern white cedar.
www.CedarWorks.com - Kids Creations
Kansas-based manufacturer of quality crafted redwood swing sets.
www.KidsCreations.com - Play Nation
Georgia-based manufacturer of premium redwood and pine swing sets and play sets.
www.PlayNation.com - Playmor Swing Sets
For more than a decade, Playmor's skilled local craftsmen in Holmes County, Ohio have been turning high quality lumber into attractive, option-friendly playsets.
www.PlaymorSwingSets.com
Playground Safety
- Public Playground Safety Checklist
Each year, many children visit U.S. hospital emergency rooms after receiving injuries associated with playground equipment. Most injuries occur when a child falls to the ground from a swing set or other play set. Use this simple checklist from the Consumer Product Safety Commission to help make sure your local community or school playground is a safe place to play.
www.CPSC.gov - Home Playground Safety Checklist (pdf)
Similar article to the preceding, but oriented to home playgrounds and backyard playsets. From the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
www.CPSC.gov
Related Children and Recreation Sites
- Playground Equipment - residential and commercial outdoor play equipment.
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