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Have a dire need to get your kids out of the house to play outdoors? You’re not alone, especially when you have a posse of neighborhood kids over. A backyard play or swing set can save your sanity. It’s a family must-have, for sure. We review the best sets by price point, with pros, cons, features, and more.
Article Overview
Here are the best swing sets under: $300 | $400 | $500 | $1,000 | High-End
We’ve also got: How To Anchor (Video) | 5 Other Outdoor Toys To Consider | Add Even More Fun To Your Yard
Best Swing Sets For Every Budget
All of our top swing set picks meet or exceed ASTM (American Society of Testing Materials) safety standards, which the U.S. federal government requires for all home outdoor play and swing sets.
Best Swing Sets Under $300
You’ll be hard-pressed to find decent wooden playsets in this price range (except for our first review), but there are several well-made metal swing sets available for under $300.
Swing-N-Slide Orbiter Swing Set Review
The Swing-N-Slide Orbiter wooden swing set comes with 2 swing seats that hold up to 115 lbs and a ring/trapeze bar combo. The Woodguarded posts carry a 5-year warranty that protects against warping, rotting, insects and splinters. Recommended for ages 3-10.
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- Check Amazon for availability
- Free Shipping
- Limited 5-year warranty on the wooden frame
- Assembled: 113″ L x 96″ W x 84″ H
- Swing Set Weight: 112.4 lbs
Sportspower Metal Swing Set Review
The Sportspower is one of the best backyard playsets you’ll find if you’re on a tight budget. It’s ideal for medium to large yards and can accommodate up to 8 kids at once, with 2 swing seats, 1 glider, 1 slide, and 1 mini trampoline (supports 100 lbs per kid). Recommended for ages 3-8.
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- Check Amazon for availability
- Free shipping for Prime members
- Limited 3-year warranty on metal frame
- 90-day limited warranty on other parts
- Assembled: 221″L x 102.25″W x 72.225″H
- Swing Set Weight: 165 lbs
Best Swing Sets Under $400
There aren’t a ton of play or swing set options in the $300-$400 price range, but you will find our recommendations below.
Big Backyard Andorra Cedar Wood Swing Set Review
This wooden swing set packs a lot of fun into a compact design, with two swings, a wave slide, a rock wall, an upper covered playhouse (with chalkboard) and a sandbox beneath. The Andorra holds up to seven children with a maximum weight of 110 lb. per child. Recommended for ages 3-10 (maybe only up to age 7 based on user reviews).
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- Check Amazon for availability
- Free shipping
- 5-year limited warranty
- Assembled: 95” H x 108” W x 123” D
- Swing Set Weight: 165 lbs
Best Swing Sets Under $500
With this price range, you’ll see more options for entry-level, higher-quality wooden swing sets.
Backyard Discovery Prestige Wood Playset Review
This affordable wooden swing set is a great fit for smaller yards. It comes loaded with two belt swings, a trapeze bar with rings, a rock wall ladder, snack stand, sandbox and an 8-foot wave slide with high walls for added safety. Recommended for ages 3-10.
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- Check Amazon for availability
- Free shipping for Prime members
- 1-year manufacturer’s defect on parts
- 5-year warranty on wood for rot and decay
- Assembled: 156″ x 132″ x 108″
- Swing Set Weight: 176.4 lbs
Best Swing Sets Under $1,000
Here are our picks for the best metal and wooden swing sets under $1,000.
Lifetime Monkey Bar Adventure Review
This high-end metal swing set is extremely sturdy and can accommodate 6 kids at once (640 lb total limit). It features 3 belt swings, gym rings, monkey bars, a fireman’s pole and a 9-ft. wave slide. The materials are all very high-quality and will last for years. No recommended age range was posted, but customers say it is too high for young children.
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- $1,599.99
- Free shipping for Prime members
- 5-year limited warranty
- Assembled: 110″ x 35.8″ x 31.5″
- Swing Set Weight: 187 lbs
Swing-N-Slide Chesapeake Playset Review
The wooden Swing-N-Slide Chesapeake is one of the best backyard playground sets you’ll find for under $1,000. Swing-N-Slide has been a leading manufacturer of DIY playsets for more than 30 years.
There’s plenty to keep multiple kids occupied — monkey bars, a 5-foot climbing rock wall, 2 heavy-duty swings, a cool wave slide, a heavy-duty ring/trapeze combo, 2 large decks and more. Recommended for ages 3-10.
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- Check Amazon for availability
- Free shipping
- Lifetime warranty on the slide
- 5-year warranty on wood and other components
- Assembled: 15’11” W x 15′ 11″L x 10’3″ H
- Playset Weight: 475 lbs
Backyard Discovery Tucson All Cedar Wood Playset Swing Set
This affordable wooden swing set is a great fit for smaller yards. It comes loaded with two belt swings, a trapeze bar with rings, a rock wall ladder, a snack stand, a sandbox, and an 8-foot wave slide with high walls for added safety. Recommended for ages 3-10.
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- Check Amazon for availability
- Free shipping
- 10-year limited warranty on lumber
- 1-year limited warranty on accessories
- Assembled: 211″ x 87″ x 117″
- Playset Weight: 230 lbs
Best High-End Swing Set: Mountaineer Cedar Play and Swing Set Review
Gorilla Playsets, the leading high-end playset company, manufactures the Mountaineer. This set comes in at over $2,000, but, believe it or not, that’s a good price for the high quality you get with Gorilla.
You also get a ton of accessories with this set — a wave slide, tube slide, two swings, a ring/trapeze bar, a deluxe rope ladder, a rock climbing wall, a picnic table, a sandbox, and much more. Recommended for ages 3-11 or older.
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- Check Amazon for availability
- Free shipping
- 10-year limited warranty on lumber
- 1-year limited warranty on accessories
- Assembled: 20’W x 11’H x 14’6″D
- Playset Weight: 794 lbs
How To Anchor A Wooden Swing Set
Don’t want to mess with concrete? This brief video shows another option to anchor a wooden swing set to the ground.
5 More Toys To Consider For Your Yard
As a parent, you may be searching for ways your child can play safely outside at home. Here are some additional options for you in case you can’t find a swing set that fits your budget at this time.
- Saucer Tree Swing Check Amazon for availability : Multiple kids can hang out on this swing.
- Inflatable Pool $59.99 : This one is large enough to fit parents too.
- Water Table $79.99 : Kids of all ages love playing with these.
- Sandbox $129.99 : Includes a mesh cover to keep animals, sticks, etc., out when it’s not in use.
- Electric Car $299.00 : This tractor has a trailer, so your kids can help pick up sticks before it’s time to mow.
Best Inflatable Hot Tubs: Add A Splash To Your Yard
Playing on the swing set is all fun and games until summer hits and it’s 90 degrees outside! Check out our review of the best inflatable hot tubs so you can cool off after having fun on your new swing set.
And after all that activity, you’re probably starving. Take a look at our Kamado grills review to find out more about the latest craze in the grilling world: charcoal-fueled modern versions of the Chinese or Indian clay ovens.
What features are most important to you in a backyard swing set or outdoor play option?
