6 Best Wooden Swing Sets for Kids on Amazon

If you have a big yard with lots of space, this large set from Backyard Discovery is a no-brainer. For starters, you have the rope- and rock-climbing wall for the little adventurers out there. Additionally, there’s a trapeze set and web swing that add even more fun to the mix.

More classic features include a 10-foot plastic slide and two belt swings located right next to it. When you take the wooden ladder up (or either of the aforementioned climbing walls), you’ll find a wooden bridge and a general common area for hanging around.

Our Senior Commerce Editor, Cat Bowen, tested this one herself and says that it’s the best she’s “ever seen, assembled, or interacted with.” Listen, there’s a reason it earned the Swing Set of the Year spot in our 2023 Toys of the Year Awards. The only thing that’s worth noting is that the boxes are also pretty heavy, and this takes a bit of time to assemble. But we feel the end result is well worth the effort.

Sometimes, simple is better. If you’ve got kids who are slightly older, or if you have a smaller yard, then this set from Swing-N-Slide is the perfect practical option.

With a reasonable 8.6-feet width, this set neatly tucks away into any corner of a small yard. Our testers also loved that it only took about an hour to to build. Although these are major pluses in our books, the play space is a little limited compared to other options on our list.

If you choose to invest in this one, you’ll probably want to seal it at least once a year. While it comes finished, sealing it ensures that it remains sturdy and vibrant for quite some time.

Featuring sturdy cedar wood and steel construction, this wooden swing set from Backyard Discovery contains a whole lot of specs in one compact package. At just 12 feet wide, we really liked that this pick packs a trapeze and swing set, slide, upper area, and indoor play area (something none of our other recommended picks have), without taking up too much space.

It’s worth noting that testers who put this set in heavily wooded areas saw mosquitoes congregate at the bottom. Though, testers who laid this in more open areas didn’t seem to have this problem. Still, the shade that the indoor area provides is great for summertime sun relief.

Would you look at size of this one! This wooden swing set features three levels, giving your kids plenty of vertical movement to feel like they’re on top of the world.

The monkey bars and metal ladder are two specs that most of the others on this list don’t have—so that’s a plus! Other than that, this one has lots of the same features as the others on this list (double swing, trapeze, rock climbing wall, and a long plastic slide, and sandbox).

Although our testers reported that this requires some intense assembly, they were also impressed by how well this set stood up to the heat. The green slide keeps it cool—even in the hottest temperatures—and the massive upper level provides the sandbox area plenty of shade.

This swing set from Gorilla Playsets looks like it came from a kid’s wildest dream. With a staggering three levels, your young ones can rock and rope climb, traverse both wooden and net ladders, and head down tube and regular slides.

If that wasn’t enough, you’ve also got a suspension bridge that connects the levels internally (with safety nets around them), along with a lounging area at the end of each side. There are also swings and trapeze bars, and even an area to put a sand box if you wish to do so. You’ll also definitely get a kick out of the picnic benches for lunch time.

In case you couldn’t tell by it’s size, this is a wooden swing set that’s best for big groups. So churches, camps, and families with lots of children are likely to get the most out of this pick. That said, you’ll need lots of help to get this one up and running. It’s expensive, too.

This one is similar to the budget option on our list in terms of simplicity, but it has few more specs. In addition to the two belt swings, there’s also a smaller upper level that you can get to with a wooden ladder. It’s this section where we believe small children will benefit the most from this pick.

Both the slide and ladder are fairly short, so this wooden swing set better for smaller tykes. Under this upper level, though, there’s a decent amount of space for a sandbox.

Our testers spent about 3 hours completing this build, which isn’t too shabby compared to other option on this list. But again, we want to emphasize that this pick’s smaller slide and ladder features make this more suitable for much younger kids.