Across the globe, kids love the adrenaline rush of swinging high up into the air on swing sets. And with the right tools and designs you can build kids swing sets that will be loved for years to come. Playground Ideas has over 150 free DIY playground element designs that can be built anywhere in the world from locally sourced, low-cost, and recycled materials. These designs are free of common safety hazards and each design comes with downloadable step-by-step pictorial instructions. Here are three of our favorite DIY kids swing set plans from our design library:
This kids swing set is perfect for young kids who aren’t yet ready for traditional swings. Plastic bucket swings can often be expensive to purchase, but this version can be made with just two car tires and a handful of bolts. Click through for full DIY instructions.
2. Swing Seat Nursery No Welding
This kids swing set is one of the simplest elements to build! The best part? No power tools needed. Click through for full DIY instructions.
The Swing Seat Tear Drop is like a robust version of a rope swing. It’s perfect to hang from a tree! Click through for full DIY instructions.
Looking for a full playground design? Check out our Playground Starter Kit. This playground design scheme puts together some of our favorite, time tested designs into a beautiful space that encourages active, imaginative, creative, and social play. Best of all, every element can be built from local, low-cost and recycled materials, commonly found tools, and local labor. And each design comes with full DIY step-by-step instructions.
Click here to download our free Playground Starter Kit.
