KidKraft Appleton Wooden Swing Set, (Amazon Exclusive)

This playset has been good in super hot and extreme cold. Hopefully this helps someone else choose this option too. If you are looking for a wooden play-set that will last regardless of the temperature outside- this is a good one. We have lived in extreme heat and extreme cold and ice. It lasts and maintains the color pretty well too if you hose it off every once in a while. It lasts in big winds if you stake it in the ground. The set up takes time and can be done with one person but will take a day or two if you are organized (few hrs each day after work or one long day- 6-8 hrs.) two people can get it done quicker just ly everything iut and make sure you have everything that should be included like the hardware. Its good size and stable, hardware is included and its stable. Rare for me to really rave about a product but my kids love it and its strong. Retighten the screws every few months to keep it sturdy depending in weather. Its a good buy- if buy it again and a bigger one from the same company if they have them.

We purchased this swing set for our two boys (2 years old and 8 months). The set and instructions were great! The beginning of the instructions tell you what hand tools you need, and show you each piece of wood and hardware you should have. All of the wood was labeled, all of the hardware was individually bagged and labeled. Each page tells you what wood pieces and what hardware you will need for each step. For 90% off the set up you can do this by yourself. It took me 3 days dedicating 4 hours of work each day.Pros:- Affordable- Good Value- Easy set up- Kids love itCons:- One small piece of wood had a moderate split (didn’t affect the outcome).

Great swingset however putting it together was quite a challengeIt came with so many boards and little piecesTook two people and good toolsSo, if you are great with tools and directionsYou will do fine. A few hiccups with the directions but all in all we got it together in about 6.5 hrs and that’s because my bf is good with tools and calm. I could not have not done this without a guy reinforcement!Kids absolutely love it. The swing set is very sturdy .

Got this on sale for $350, which seemed like a great deal. It's been 3 months since I put it all together and so far, it's holding up great.Playset is on the smaller side - don't expect something from a public park, but it's perfect for toddlers and small kids, any under 4'6" and 80 pounds (it's rated for 110 pounds but kids that big are probably on their smart phones instead). Any playset that is bigger will likely cost way more ($1,500+), so this is a great deal all things considered.My set came with all the necessary pieces, nothing broken. Cedar wood is of good quality and smells nice. Cedar is considered a softwood, but these planks seem sturdy enough. Still, be careful when you drill in screws or bolts The wood appears treated in some way as the water beads off, but I'll see how it holds up this winter (I live in Southern California so I'm more worried about sun damage - I'll likely need to stain/seal before each summer).It took me and a friend about 7 hours to assemble it all - we spent an hour organizing and about 6 to build, with a long lunch in the middle that involved a lot of beer (not recommended). Required tools - socket wrench with 5/16 and 1/2 drives along with a power drill. You'll need a Phillips drive bit and the hardware provided include a Robertson drive bit - definitely use it over anything you may already have. Most of the holes are pre-drilled and I encountered only one piece that seemed to be pre-drilled incorrectly (fortunately, I have a power drill).Other tips - you need a flat surface. Sort out ahead of time the wood pieces by number group and the hardware size (bolts, screws, washers, nuts) together by size so they're easy to grab - this is what took so long to organize as we figured out some of the hardware could be set up in advance (bolts paired with their washers and nuts, etc). Don't tighten anything until the end so you can maneuver all the pieces into place, especially when you manhandle the swing portion to the main station.Finally, take your time reading the instructions - they can be a bit confusing and if you look at it wrong, you may mix things up (I actually mirrored the whole set on accident, but that actually worked out to be a better fit for my backyard).I modified my version in order to support installing a pirate ship wheel (basically, there are some horizontal supports you can screw on from the outside of the "fort" rather than inside) and left the back space open, taking out the chalk wall and putting a rope ladder instead.All in all, considering how little it cost, I am happy about this and so is my son, so that's all that counts.

We’ve had this full wooden playground set for almost 2 years now, and it’s been nothing short of amazing. The build quality is top-notch—it’s held up through some serious weather without any issues. Most importantly, my kids are still obsessed with it. Even after all this time, they play on it constantly.Compared to other sets we looked at, this one was worth the extra cost for the durability and the joy it brings. Highly recommended for any parent looking for a long-lasting backyard upgrade.

We purchased this KidKraft Appleton Wooden Swing Set in January 2025 for our daughter’s 2nd birthday, but due to Wisconsin winters, we didn’t assemble it until the weather warmed up. Unfortunately, once fully assembled, it became immediately clear that this set is not safe for any child to use.Several of the wooden beams arrived cracked or split, including the main support beam for the swings—which is a major structural safety concern. Some of the boards were also warped, misaligned, and the overall construction feels flimsy even when assembled exactly according to the instructions.The biggest red flag: the swing structure actually tipped when our 2-year-old (just 30 lbs!) sat on the swing for the first time. This is unacceptable for a product marketed for toddlers and young children.We contacted KidKraft and are requesting a full refund, as the issues are far beyond what replacement parts could fix. This was incredibly disappointing and frustrating for something that was meant to bring joy.Do not recommend—save your money and avoid the safety risk.