How Much Should I Spend on a Swing Set?

Ideally, you should expect to spend anywhere from $1200 to $5000 for a commercial-grade swing set. However, these numbers will vary based on multiple factors, including the number of bays and swing seats, as well as the type of swing seats in use. 

One- to Two-Bay Swing Sets

These swing sets are ideal for smaller playgrounds as well as those in need of a specialty swing seat, such as a tire swing or an adaptive swing seat. Such swing seats offer a great deal of variety to playgrounds, and can accommodate a wide range of children. What’s more, 1-2 bay swing sets are on the cheaper end of the swing set spectrum, offering thrilling fun for a relatively affordable price. For such swing sets, one should expect to pay between $1200 and $2500.

Three- to Four-Bay Swing Sets

Great for frequently-used playgrounds that accommodate lots of kids per day, swing sets with three to four bays are often used to supplement existing playground equipment and add more fun to outdoor spaces. Such swing sets occupy more square footage and are more expensive, but offer more swings for children to utilize, enhancing their playground experience. For a three to four-bay swing set, one should expect to pay between $3000 and $4500.

Specialty Swing Sets

Most swing sets feature one of two types of seats: belt seats, or bucket seats. However, these aren’t the only types of swing seats available. Adaptive Swing Seats, for example, seek to provide a safer swing experience than conventional swing seats. With these swing seats, users can sit upright and rest their arms while being pushed through the air by a friend. Tire swings are another underrated swing seat that can bring a homey quality to playgrounds. Swing sets that feature a tire swing will be instantly noticeable, and will provide full range of movement while swinging thanks to their special rotational chain mechanism. Swing sets with these seats often come in single-bay varieties, and range from $1500 to $4000.

Other Things to Know About Swing Sets

For the most part, one can buy a swing set with or without the necessary seats, chains, and attachments needed to fully utilize it. This option is ideal for purchasers in need of a new swing set but not necessarily new swing seats. Whichever swing set one purchases, it’s crucial to ensure that the swing sets are properly installed. If one lacks the necessary expertise to install the swing set by oneself, one should hire qualified playground installers to take on the task. 

Edited by: Ben Thompson