Barbecue With Me :: Backyard Living :: Backyard Swings
Whether you live in suburbia, a rural area or a big city, backyard swings are part of growing up. Installing a backyard swing set will not only make your kids happy, but will also get them out of your hair for a while when you want some time to yourself. Backyard swings are fun for all ages. I know I still go for it any time I find a adult size swing.Backyard Swings
Airplane Tire Swing
The Airplane Tire Swing proves that it's really amazing what can be done with an old tire. This biplane-style aircraft is constructed almost...
Board Swing
No slivers with this Board style swing made from a high-impact resin with adjustable nylon rope.
Highlander II Play System
This play set has all the things that kids like in an heavy duty construction that their parents like. Set...
Horse Tire Swing
The Horse Tire Swing is constructed entirely out of recycled tires for a durable and comfortable swing your child will enjoy for years. The only...
Infant Seat
Well-treated rubber seats mean that this infant seat is going to last several through several infancies. Black treated rubber Cut proof...
Kangaroo Tire Swing
Get a taste of down under with this adorable tire swing in the shape of a kangaroo. It's constructed of recycled tires so it's extremely...
Kiddie Adirondack Chair Swing w/ multiple Color Options
This adirondack chair swing is just the right size. It comes in your choice of colors or buy it unfinished.Very secure in the fact...
Laser Outdoor Playset
This is a play set that younger children will find manageable yet challenging and its smaller size makes it a good choice for yards...
Motorcycle Tire Swing
Your child will be ready to tear up the open road with the Motorcycle Tire Swing. This swing has the look of a full fledged Hog but it's...
Pro Trainer
The Pro Trainer swing set with obstacle course has a parents guide on how to use the equipment correctly. When you see it's...
But they can be dangerous. When I was about 11 we visited some friends who had a cheap combination swing set jungle gym. I was using the jungle gym and ended up hanging from my ring on where a bar connected to the top. I was out there by myself and it seemed like a long time before I got rescued! I still have a scar today many years later. You need to make sure that there are not any protrusions for clothes, hair or rings to get caught on. Also not all swings are appropriate for all ages. For example, a tire swing might be great for an older kid, but it would not be such a hot idea for a toddler. A smaller swing, meant for little kids, might not be able to support the weight of the older children. Because of this, a little planning is required. Unless you plan on moving in a few years don't just buy a swing set for the kids you have now. Think about what you might need in a few years as well. Once they outgrow the swing set, they will still love to swing. Tire swings are easy to install, and lots of fun for teenagers. You just need to check the rope yearly for signs of deterioration or look for a swing set that you can change to appropiate sized seats and which is built to handle the extra weight.