Kid’s Playsets

Information About Kid’s Playsets

A kids playset is simply a structure built outdoors specifically for children to play on and around.  Wood is much more asthetic and visually appealing that alternative materials. Kids playsets often include some sort of tower structure, slide, and a swing set.    A typical family owned kids playset may also have components such as ladders, sand box, monkey bars, bridges, wall climbs, wooden or canvas roof, and other various toy accessories.

Safety is one of the most important aspects of any piece of equipment, especially when talking about kids playsets. There are some standards that our country has put in place ensuring all residential kids playsets follow to protect your children from accidents.  The ASTM has standard F1148 – 09 Standard Consumer Safety Performance Specification for Home Playground Equipment. These guidelines help reduce the chance children will be injured using a kids playset.

Cedar is a very weather resistant wood commonly used in most kids playsets.  Yellow Pine is another one of the more popular types of lumber used. Slides, swing seats, and other accessories are often made with a rugged type plastic.  Other materials found in a kids playset are steel, canvas, aluminum, and rope.   Kids playsets are also found in commercial playgrounds, and they are usually constructed of a highly durable material such as steel.   Another feature commonly found with a kids playset is some variation of a play pit, or soft landing area.

Why buy a Kids Playset?

There are several reasons why you should consider a kids playset for your backyard.  There are various studies that show the physical, mental, and emotional benefits for children playing outside.  Your kids playset serves as an outdoor haven where they will stretch their imagination and build social skills playing with other family members & friends.  Fresh air and physical activity are just what the doctor ordered in a generation consumed of video games and electronic media.  A kids playset also serves as emotional get away and secure hideout in those tough moments learning the walk of life.

On top of all the health reasons for your family to have a kids playset, its satisfying enough to hear our children laugh and play!  Smiles are plentiful when kids find themselves in a land of adventure and good times on a kids playset. It’s time to give your children a fantastic new reason to get outdoors, use their imagination, and get the physical activity that every kid needs to be healthy.

If you have any questions or would like more information on kids playsets, please contact us 800.931.7804, email us, or use our online quote form found on every product page.  Our friendly staff will be in touch promptly and answer all your questions.