A New Generation of Wooden Swings

Perhaps you are among the many adults who cherish fond memories of swinging in your backyard on a lazy summer afternoon. Your father or grandfather may have built a tire swing for you, or purchased a swing mounted on a metal A-frame. If you were very lucky, your swing might have been attached to some kind of clubhouse. Today your child can have something even better, a wonderful wooden swing set you can purchase online either in its entirety or as a kit for easy DIY assembly.

Strong, Safe Outdoor Playsets

A company that produces swing sets offers many options. The basic components of a playset configuration, for example,include two swings, two ladders, a 10-foot slide and a rock-climbing wall. The cedar beam for the swing is eight feet high and constructed by bolting two-piece timbers together for optimum strength. In fact, all swing sets are made with 4" x 4" and 4" x 6" posts and beams. Click here to learn more about types and designs of wooden swing sets.

Add-Ons for Even More Fun

Certain accessories,such as a banner-like tent in a choice of colors, may come with your child’s playset. But there are also wood roof, climbing and ground-level options when you want to add on. Consider your child’s age, interests and athletic abilities to determine the best additional items. You might think about a wooden gang plank, perfect for the Jack Sparrow character in your family, or a ground-level playhouse where neighborhood pirates can work on their treasure maps.

Ladders and Tables

Ladders and tables are among the add-ons you can order. Wooden step ladders are popular because they provide children with easy access to the clubhouse. Since they are built of cedar, wooden ladders are resistant to both rot and insect damage. The same holds true for wooden picnic tables, available in different sizes. These come sanded, pre-drilled and pre-stained, ready to assemble. They can be affixed to the playset in the space beneath the clubhouse; all hardware and instructions will be included in your shipment.

Back-to-Basics DIY Swings

Do-it-yourself swing kits come with everything you need, including all instructions, except for the wood. One such kit is the classic A-frame kid’s wooden swing set, which comes with a plastic horse glider, one sling swing, easy-to-install A-frame brackets and "thru-bolt" posts and beams. The classic wooden tire swing is also available in kit form and includes all-cedar lumber, a three-chain tire, tire swivel and eye hooks, two easy A-frame swing-set brackets, assembly hardware and all instructions. Adults love the classic A-frame bench swing, which featuresone high-back bucket swing, one 4-foot cedar bench swing, brackets, assembly hardware and instructions. This set is meant for you and your child toenjoy swing time together.

Swings of Every Design

Playsets will keep your children and their friends happily engaged for hours. However, if a simple, A-frame swing set, tire or bench swingis more your style,you can find the exact wooden swing set you want at an experienced online company that specializes in the safest, high-quality designs.

John Trinh has been writing for 10+ years. He first delved into the world of writing when he wrote his first article for his university's paper.