Tips for Purchasing a Children’s Playset for Your Yard

When purchasing a playset for your yard:

• Choose a set your children use for years to come.
• Consider the activities your children enjoy.
• Choose a playset that can be expanded as your children grow.
• Select a playset made from durable wood material such as cedar or redwood when possible. While pressure-treated pine can be used, make sure the preservative doesn’t contain chromium or arsenic.

Further Information

• Installing a Playset in Your Yard (video)
• Maintaining an Outdoor Wooden Playset (video)
• Creating a Play Area in Your Yard (video)
• How to Install a Tree Swing Safely (article)