wooden swing sets

[PaDisney02]

HI! I really want to get my kids a nice wooden swing set! I've been looking around everywhere and I need some opinions!

I looked at places like walmart, target, toysrus, etc. Those swing sets look really nice in pictures but when I went to see them personally I really wasnt happy. The ones I saw on display at the stores seemed cheaply made and smaller. They also have an age range on them (for kids ages 3-10) Does anyone have a wooden swing set from one of the stores mentioned above? If so, are u happy with it?

I have also been looking at lawn/garden places in my area. One place I love is Green Acres. There swing sets are amazing! The prices are outrages but the swing sets there look like they are ment to last!

My kids are 3 & 7. I want a swing set that will last and one that even I can go on! The swing sets at Green Acres, I can go on! But like i said...the prices are like night and day from the prices at toysrus and places like that. Should I spend the extra money or settle with a cheaper more reasonably priced swing set? Thanks

 

[SaraJayne]

Check out Rainbow Playsets.

 

[mjkacmom]

We spent $500 on a wooden one from ToysRUs, and a few years later spent $3500 on a Rainbow (7 years ago). It's played on daily, and is so sturdy. All of the kids use it.

 

[roliepolieoliefan]

We spent $500 on a wooden one from ToysRUs, and a few years later spent $3500 on a Rainbow (7 years ago). It's played on daily, and is so sturdy. All of the kids use it.

Our toys r us one only lasted a couple years. The wood bowed and it creaked so loudly everytime the kids played on it, I thought for sure it was going to break in half.

We bought a Rainbow 2 1/2 years ago and the kids LOVED that thing. DH and I could swing with the kids . Two weeks ago a microburst came through (80 mph winds) and ripped it right out of the ground and over the hill, broke it into about 5 pieces. The kids are heartbroken and can't wait to get a new one.

 

[SaraJayne]

Our toys r us one only lasted a couple years. The wood bowed and it creaked so loudly everytime the kids played on it, I thought for sure it was going to break in half.

We bought a Rainbow 2 1/2 years ago and the kids LOVED that thing. DH and I could swing with the kids . Two weeks ago a microburst came through (80 mph winds) and ripped it right out of the ground and over the hill, broke it into about 5 pieces. The kids are heartbroken and can't wait to get a new one.

Knowing how well-installed ours is, with all the bracing and leveling, I bet that was one heck of a microburst!!

 

[Liberty Belle]

Sam's Club has a really nice one we're buying for our son. It's only $998 and it has four levels, rock climbing wall, slide, plus the swing arm. It looks really sturdy and I believe people on here said it was made by Rainbow.

 

[roliepolieoliefan]

Knowing how well-installed ours is, with all the bracing and leveling, I bet that was one heck of a microburst!!

Unbelievable isn't it? I know when we seen it happen, we couldn't believe it. Even the guy from Rainbow was amazed.

 

[mjkacmom]

Knowing how well-installed ours is, with all the bracing and leveling, I bet that was one heck of a microburst!!

We had a microburst here a few years back. We only lost a huge oak, but many in town lost their homes!

 

[Tinkermommy]

I would go ahead and pay to get a good one. We went with a local company that makes industrial (think park playgrounds). We paid about $2k for it.

The kids love it!! We have a tire swing on it and that is the biggest hit. I typically have 6 to 10 kids in my yard playing on it. We've had it 2 years now and it looks great.

My neighbors have one from Toy R Us or Wal-mart (somewhere like that). It is in terrible shape and honestly needs to be taken down since it is leaning and looks like it might fall over. I have told my kids not to play on it.

 

[MiniGirl]

We got ours from CedarWorks, and the girls loved it. They are outgrowing it now, but it got played on almost daily for many years.

http://www.cedarworks.com/

 

[K and K's Mommy]

We bought a more expensive one, and it is still played on 10 years later!

 

[Lazyjay]

Go to the Family leisure store. It offers the thing you wanted to purchase for your kids. They have a wooden swing set that is capable to your kids and they make a guarantee for the process. I've been buying in this store and I could say that I am satisfied to their products.

 

[C*Beans]

Sam's Club has a really nice one we're buying for our son. It's only $998 and it has four levels, rock climbing wall, slide, plus the swing arm. It looks really sturdy and I believe people on here said it was made by Rainbow.

Yes!! That one looks amazing! We thought about getting that one, but then my mom wanted to buy it as a gift and we ended up going with one from Walmart as it was considerably less expensive. The walmart set is great, but it is not strong enough for adults.

 

[MomRN]

Sam's Club has a really nice one we're buying for our son. It's only $998 and it has four levels, rock climbing wall, slide, plus the swing arm. It looks really sturdy and I believe people on here said it was made by Rainbow.

We are also looking for a swingset for my ds birthday (4). I don't want to spend >$1000, and really wanted to go less than that, but I think after much reviewing I think we are going for the one at Sam's Club.

Menards had a nice one on sale for $700 recently; the display was nice, and while it was AS nice as the one at Sam's Club, for $300 less it was comparable. Then I saw that it was a "build it yourself" and while my husband has the skill, and the tools, I realize he lacks the patience involved in having to measure, cut, and drill the wood.

Keeping an eye on this thread though to see if someone happens to mention a quality swingset <$1000.

 

[chloelovesdisney]

My friend bought a really great one at a yard sale. The sellers even took it apart and delivered it. Keep an eye out for people that are moving, you might end up with one for a bargain price.

 

[Katy Belle]

We got a 'kit' from Home Depot , or perhaps Lowes, and built it ourselves. Correction...DH and his brother built it We've had it 9 years now, and even moved it across the world, it is still going strong. I don't remember how much it was... it was expensive, but WAY less than Rainbow. DH modified it a bit to add an extra swing.... so it has a rock wall, a wavy slide, two swings, a glider and a trapeze bar.

My kids are now 10,12,15, and they dont' play on it much. But the minute ANY kids come over, they are ALL all over it...even the teenagers!

 

[nmmom95]

We had one from Toys'R'Us and it didn't hold up at all. Now we have one from Creative Playthings & are very happy with it.

 

[MomNeedsVacay]

check out Creative Playthings