3 Popular Cedar Playsets

Too Many Cedar Playset Options?

When trying to pick out the best childrens swing sets, it can be tough. There are so many options!

But, with so many other things in the world, a little bit of research can go a long way. At least that’s how I like to look at it, especially when the products involve something for my family.

A couple of tips to find out what wood swing set is the best for you could be to ask friends and family. Many people in your neighborhood probably have their own outdoor play sets, so that would be a great place to start.

Sierra Cedar Playset
The Sierra Cedar Playset is one of the more popular swing sets. Photo: Amazon

Second, is to go visit some backyard swing sets in person. A few stores will generally have some set ups for people to check out and see the sizing.

The final place to research is, of course, online.

The internet provides a ton of information, you will be able to find reviews and prices on a variety of outdoor cedar playsets, which is really helpful. But sometimes, even then we can be trapped by too much information.

So, to make it much easier for you, here are the five most popular wood playsets for kids on Amazon. Happy shopping!

  1. Skyfort All-Cedar Playset: This is a fantastic deluxe set with a ton of features! It comes with a clubhouse play fort, that actually has a balcony and lookout tower crows nest on it. This also has monkey bars and a three position swing beam. Some of the cooler features that the kids will love are a rock wall and a 10 foot wave slide.
  2. Highlander Deluxe Cedar Playset with Slide: This wooden swing set can accommodate a neighborhood of kids! Highlander Deluxe has multiple levels of play areas, including a picnic table, and a fort. It also includes a 10 foot slide, a rock climbing feature, and a ships wheel and telescope – for all of those aspiring pirates!
  3. Backyard Discovery Saratoga Cedar Swing Set: This set is somewhat simpler than some of the others, but it doesn’t mean any less fun for the kids. With an 8 foot slide, monkey bars, and room for four people to swing, this set also includes a clubhouse (complete with door and windows), and a covered deck above it.

All of these sets are made from cedar that is pre-treated to protect from decay and insects, as well as industrial strength bearings, screws and hooks. Additionally, they all come with the lumber included. Something that we’ll address in the future are the sites that are just the plans, and you provide your own wood – an option that might work for some people who are looking for more bargain backyard swing sets.

Still reading? Alright, I’ll add in one more set that is popular and gets some good reviews, just to make sure you’re aware of all your options!

Sierra Cedar Wood Backyard Play Set: With multiple play levels, a snack bar for two and even a toy box, this outdoor set has some great features. It also includes a covered play fort, monkey bars, an 8 foot wavy slide and a two person glider.

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Playsets for Kids

Cedar Playsets Will Provide Hours of Fun

Your very own outdoor swing set in the backyard can provide two main goals for your family. With a play set just a few feet away in the backyard, isn’t is nice to have that warm fuzzy feeling knowing that your kids and their friends are safe and sound? Of course, the kids will be the real winners here, picture how excited they will be to let their imagination run wild on one of these wooden swingsets! It will probably take more than a few minutes to coax the kids into the house for supper at the end of the day.

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Cedar playsets are a perfect addition to your backyard!

I bet you had a swing set in your own backyard, or played on one at the local park. Without knowing it, you were exercising, socializing and being creative all in one place, no wonder everyone loves an outdoor swing set! But, since times have been changing fast, I bet it’s not hard to imagine that with everything else moving forward, even the technology in childrens swing sets has become pretty incredible.

Kids will have no end to the creativity and imagination that can be used in playing with these backyard swing sets. Hours of time, energy and excitement will be taken up swinging, climbing and jumping. By the time the kids come in side, they will be ready for bed!

Advancements in Playset Technology

Cedar playsets can range from the simple A-frame style with two to three swings, to the intricate fort systems, and everything in between. The swing sets of old you might have imagined have now been replaced with playsets so impressive, they look like they came off of a Hollywood movie set!

Another great thing about these backyard swing sets is that they can be totally customize-able to your needs and your children’s desires. These playgrounds will be able to grow and change as your kids do, swap out the toddler swing for the flying trapeze or the rings as they get older!

There are Hundreds of Cedar Playset Accessories

And don’t worry, just because you bought the playset as it is doesn’t mean you can’t have a little fun adding to it down the road. Some of the more interesting accessories that can be offered with many of childrens swing sets include:

  • Wavy slides
  • Rock walls
  • Forts
  • Adventure tunnels
  • Rope ladders
  • Money bars
  • Glider swings
  • Steering wheels
  • Tic tack toe
  • Periscopes
  • Spiral tubes
  • Clubhouses

Pretty incredible, right!

Beyond the fun of a cedar and other types of wood playsets, they are extremely safe, made of very sturdy lumber, and hard coated plastic, your kids will have years of enjoyment out of them.

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