Wooden Swing Sets

Wooden swing sets are much more durable than those you find made from plastic. They can handle larger sized children as well as an overall weight. This means more than one child can be on the swings at a time. You can also have a great time buying plans for your wooden swing set and then building it. Generally you can customize it to fit the amount of room you have in your backyard.

You can also choose the style of wood you want to use to complete the project. Remember that the better quality that the wood is the better the overall look of it will be. Your wooden swing set will last much longer as well. Many parents like the design of an overall play area. So instead of just a swing set your kids can climb, slide, and hang out.

Look for those that are protected against the elements as well. You don’t want the color to fade or for the wood to warp. If you are making the wooden swing set on your own, make sure you add a good quality coat of waterproof materials to it. You need to check it on a regular basis for signs of wear and tear as well.

Wooden swing sets tend to cost more than those made from types of plastic. Yet they are better made so you can be confident it will last for a very long time. If you have several children or you operate a child care center you will find that a wooden swing set gets plenty of use. Over the years it may start to fade or splinter. But a weekend of sanding it down and repainting it can make the wooden swing set look as good as new.

Take a look around to see what is available either already built or that you can build on your own. Many fond memories for children are made playing outdoors and being on a swing set. There is often a bunch of children on them at the school and the park. With them being in the back yard your children will always find them readily available.

Swing Sets

One of the most loved pieces of equipment on the playground is the swings. Children love to learn how to move their legs with the swinging motion so they can go higher and higher on their own. They also enjoy having a parent push them into the air on them. Young children may fall out so many parks feature safety seats for them with a bar across the front.

Most swing sets are securely placed into the ground with metal poles. Heavy mechanisms are attached to the top of the swing set. Then chains come down to the seat of the swing. Most of these swing sets are made from rubber or a durable type of plastic. They can hold large amounts of weight.

In fact, it is very tempting for adults to take a turn on a swing set as well. I have gone to the park plenty with my daughter and then ended up on one as well. It can make you feel like a child again in no time. I do it and get a smile on my face as I look up and see the shapes of the clouds.

Many families with children have a swing set in their back yard. This is a great way for them to enjoy playing outdoors on nice days. You need to make sure they are securely in place though. If they children swing too hard on one that is above the ground they can tip it over. Take the time to dig some holes to secure it in the ground for them. These types of swing sets are very affordable too.

For the most part swing sets are very safe to enjoy but you do need to teach your children about safety. They need to make sure they hang on to the chains so they don’t fall while it is in motion. They should never jump off of it while it is still moving either. In the hot parts of the year a swing set can be very hot so make sure they are aware of that before they touch it or sit down on it. Children playing around the swing sets should be careful too. They can get kicked in the face or knocked over if they walk too closely by someone operating a swing.