Anonymous
08/19/2020 18:22
Subject: Re:Recommend your playground set
Look locally. We got a set that wasn’t anywhere near this expensive.
Anonymous
08/19/2020 18:22
Subject: Recommend your playground set
I second Creative Playthings.
Thoughts on the one you posted:
You don't need double slides,
You do need a monkey bar (helps the play set last longer)
Wooden playsets are better than plastic (will get super hot on those 90+ degree days)
Thoughts on the one you posted:
You don't need double slides,
You do need a monkey bar (helps the play set last longer)
Wooden playsets are better than plastic (will get super hot on those 90+ degree days)
Anonymous
08/19/2020 18:20
Subject: Re:Recommend your playground set
Anonymous
08/19/2020 18:19
Subject: Re:Recommend your playground set
We went with this:
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Gorilla-Playsets-DIY-Outing-III-Wooden-Playset-with-Canopy-Roof-2-Wave-Slides-and-Rock-Wall-01-1070/312169877
Very good quality except for the slides which are the cheapest material you can find. We ordered directly from the company and it took ages, but they were also slammed with lots of orders this past spring. We (well, my DH) put it together in 2 days.
My kids (3 & 5) love it. My 3 year old loves the slides/treehouse look and my 5 year old loves the swings.
Ask yourself what your DC really likes to play with at the playground and then look for a playset that has those features.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Gorilla-Playsets-DIY-Outing-III-Wooden-Playset-with-Canopy-Roof-2-Wave-Slides-and-Rock-Wall-01-1070/312169877
Very good quality except for the slides which are the cheapest material you can find. We ordered directly from the company and it took ages, but they were also slammed with lots of orders this past spring. We (well, my DH) put it together in 2 days.
My kids (3 & 5) love it. My 3 year old loves the slides/treehouse look and my 5 year old loves the swings.
Ask yourself what your DC really likes to play with at the playground and then look for a playset that has those features.
Anonymous
08/19/2020 18:12
Subject: Recommend your playground set
I love Creative Playthings. Install is included. But pricey. $2k plus for a mid range model. I think we have “the Willliamsburg.”
Anonymous
08/19/2020 16:38
Subject: Recommend your playground set
We have two kids, our oldest is preK, we'd like to get something that would work for the next 3-6 years ...
Would something like this make sense?
https://www.costco.com/lifetime-lookout-double-slide-swing-set.product.100465376.html
I don't know what to look for, what matters for a playground set, if you have experience, please share what you like or not from it... specific brands would be great, or store, since i don't even know where to start
In the one above, for example, i would say (without having look at one in real life):
Pros:
* several swings
* the 'clubhouse' could be useful if it doesn't get too hot
Cons:
* Installation, 700 lbs, and shipping company doesn't even remove it from crate (per the comments)
* Some parts don't seem very useful, like the board
* the climbing wall doesn't look challenging (have seen one with "rocks") that look better
We have a limited budget, closer to 1K is better, but at the same time, looking for something that would burn the energy out of a prek kid whose only socialization is through zooms...