Information About Wooden Swing Sets

A wooden swing set 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. Wooden swing sets often include some sort of tower structure, slide, and a swing set.    A typical family owned wooden swing set 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 its your children using a wooden swing set. There are some standards that our country has put in place ensuring all residential wooden swing sets 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 their wooden swing set.

Cedar is a very weather resistant wood commonly used in children wooden swing sets.  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 an outdoor swing set are steel, canvas, aluminum, and rope.   Wooden swing sets are not normally found in commercial playgrounds, they are usually constructed of a highly durable material such as steel.   Another feature commonly found with a wooden swing set is some variation of a play pit, or soft landing area.

Why buy a Wooden Playset?

There are several reasons why you should consider a backyard wooden swing set.  There are several studies that show the physical, mental, and emotional benefits for children playing outside.  A wooden swing set creates an outdoor haven for your kids to 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 wooden swing set 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 wooden swing set, 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 wooden swing set. It’s time to give your children a good 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 about our wooden swing sets, 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.