This review has been updated 17 times since it was first published in March of 2016. You’ll have no trouble getting your kids away from their smartphones and video games if you install one of these budget swing sets in your backyard. With all of them coming in at under $500, it will be a small price to pay for getting their blood pumping out in the fresh air. All that exercise might also put them to sleep quicker at night, too. When users buy our independently chosen editorial picks, we may earn commissions to help fund the Review.

8. Flexible Flyer Triple
With a deep-blue color and a powder-coated finish, the Flexible Flyer Triple (around $179) is as eye-catching as it is durable. Six kids can partake in multiple activities at the same time, which is great if your children often bring friends home for after-school play dates.
- Assembly does not take long
- Teeter-totter is smooth and stable
- Some holes are poorly drilled

7. Swing-N-Slide Complete Orbiter
A solid, traditional model, the Swing-N-Slide Complete Orbiter (appx. $371) features two swings and a ring-trapeze combination that provides a variety of activities. Not only are its wooden guard posts strong and durable, they’re backed by a five-year warranty.
- Meets astm safety standards
- Illustrated assembly instructions
- Seats are a little slippery

6. Ironkids Outdoor Playground
Thanks to its mini trampoline and monkey bar, the Ironkids Outdoor Playground (about $297) helps kids develop balance, strength, and coordination. When they’re having so much fun, your children will never guess you’ve started them on the road to fitness at a young age.
- Sun canopy over swings
- Made with uv-treated materials
- Slide is on the flimsy side

5. Flexible Flyer Play Park Air Garden
Built with a steel A-frame design, the Flexible Flyer Play Park Air Garden (about $272) features six sturdy legs for maximum stability. All of the chains that support the swings are wrapped in vinyl, so you won’t have to worry about your kids getting pinched fingers.
- 6-foot wavy slide
- Accommodates 10 children
- Directions are rather vague

4. Flexible Flyer World Fun
The Flexible Flyer World Fun (appx. $207) is suitable for kids as young as two and all the way up to the age of 10. All of the swings, the see-saw and the slide can support up to 105 pounds, and its total maximum weight capacity is more than a metric ton.
- Brilliant green color
- Made in the united states
- Height-adjustable chains

3. Step2 Play Up
Compact enough for small yards or large decks, the Step2 Play Up (about $500) creates a fun-filled destination right on your property. Its sturdy plastic construction stands up to all types of weather, and its inventive design gets kids’ creative juices flowing.
- Steering wheel in playhouse
- Slide is deep for safety
- 240-pound weight capacity


2. Sportspower My First Metal
Painted in vibrant blue and yellow colors, the Sportspower My First Metal (about $199) has a slim profile, which makes it a nice option if you don’t have a ton of space to work with. The seats are designed with a special curve to provide optimal security for young children.
- Corrosion-resistant metal
- Simple setup process
- Lower tubing is padded for safety

1. Backyard Discovery Dayton Cedar
The Backyard Discovery Dayton Cedar (about $449) is not only one of the most attractive options in its price range, it also boasts a ton of features, including a long, 8-foot slide and a safe rock climbing wall, as well as a small spot for a sandbox.
- Two belt swings and a trapeze
- Durable colored canopy
- Strong steel brackets

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