We love to hear back from our customers! All of the below comments are a selection of our happy swing set owners!

Jeff,

Actual Swing Set Picture from Satisfied Swing Set Customer First of all, thank you so very much for everything! Especially your advice on switching out the drawbridge for a ladder based on the ages of my kids. After seeing the ease of which my 16 month old twins go up & down them like it's nothing, your insight proved invaluable! And my 8 year old & the older neighbor kids LOVE the more difficult rockwall.

This swingset has it all for all ages! But my favorite things are the quality and cost. I can't believe you make any money on these things. The wood is real quality stuff, from the 4 x 6 swingbeam to the 2 x 4 edging plates. 100% redwood that even the most expensive competitor's sets didn't have. And the shear massiveness of the set in general. It makes those box sets from the lumber yards look like tinkertoys!

To be able to custom make our own set, with everything our kids would use and love and nothing that they wouldn't. That as a parent, is money well spent. Our kids get up, get dressed, and immediately head for the backyard everyday. We put solar lights on it and they even play on it after dark! Heck, so do me & my husband!

We are so incredibly lucky to have found your company. From recieving the catalogue, designing the swingset, placing our order, waiting(hardest part! But only 2 weeks!), set up, and enjoying, this whole process has been so easy. Honestly, it's the best money we have spent on our kids.

I highly recommend Kids Creations to anyone that is looking for both quality and value in an outdoor wooden swingset.

Thanks again!
The Granquists

I did nearly 2 years of research before I wore my husband down enough to buy an outdoor wooden set, including asking this list and here is what I found (prices are approximate because ours is purchased I have now blocked it from my mind):

Toys r us and similar are certainly available at less than $1000. I did not look at those closely, becuase they looked more flimsy to me and not made of that great of longer lasting materials (eg they were typically made from pine). Plus, I was concerned about any stains and other chemicals they put on the wood to make them look more uniform (like the expensive redwood sets).

Costco, Sam's Club, etc. have sets in the neighborhood of $1000-2000. I looked closely at those--the one at Costco for instance is made by Rainbow. That grade and the grade of Rainbow's lowest end 'prefab' unit is inferior to the more expensive units only in that some of the componenets are made of pine (it's a mix of different woods), which will not last as long and they have different guarentees and in many cases are not rated weight-wise as high (so when my 350 pound brother in law came over, I'd have to tell him to steer clear). The Rainbow rep in Chantilly told me that within 10 years one would be replacing boards/parts. Not a problem if you only want 5 years out of the set, but it seemed a lot to pay for something that the rep told me wouldn't last all that long (and be able to resell if desired).

I'm sure people have these sets and they hold up just fine. But the bump up to the next level seemed to make sense for us.

I looked most seriously at Cedarworks, based out of Maine. They were crazy expensive, but are having a 10% off sale right now. Cedar apparently splits, so while it resists rot and turns to a nice gray patina, i'm sure holds up well, based on the price and reputation of these guys...I just wasn't ready to pay full price--but they do have some very innovative accessories. Plus, they weren't overly responsive to me, but they do have a fun utility on their website to play with building your own (without prices of course).

Rainbow: I was this close to buying their set and in late May they were running a nice 40% off sale. What I wanted (a pretty basic set) would have still been almost 3K, including install (which was $300). They are nicely made and the sales rep was very helpful, but I didn't like the ladder, I didn't think the rungs would be all that safe and just couldn't stomach the price when it wasn't exactly what I wanted overall.

Then I found Kids Creations. Sight unseen (except for the internet), we bought one. They didn't have the chemical stains I was worried about and were made of durable wood. They were running a 50% off sale (and still are).

It was just slightly cheaper than the Rainbow and I actually got more stuff, but the ladder was much safer IMO.

It is a tiny company out of Kansas. I spoke with what I think are all three front line employees including the owner during my 20+ phone calls and emails to them and they were extremely patient and helpful.

The set came right on schedule and I couldn't be happier with the quality. It took my husband (a handy guy) and his construction worker cousin 7 hours to assemble from first to last bolt and they said it wasn't bad--but my husband did say he was not always thrilled with the instructions. If I recall the company has a roster of installers and it seemed to cost around $300, but I didn't have to look into that much.

One of the nice things about this company, is that lots of pieces came pre-assembled. So the boards for the base of the tower were assembled in sets of 3, so each didn't have to be set out. We didn't get one, but apparently the rock wall is pre-assembled as well. Regarding leveling. I thought our yard was level so I didn't worry about the offers of Rainbow and Kids Creations to send pieces with longer legs and such to accomodate slight slopes. Turns out our flat back yard has a 4 inch slope over 5-6 feet. The guys just built the front up with a piece of wood and it worked out fine. Kids creations also has a nice little build your own' tool that you can play with and the prices are right there for you to see.

Now that it's installed would I do it again? It's too early for me to tell, but I do know that I was more impressed than I expected with the set. My kids are 2 and 4 and I really hope we get a good 10 years out of this set. From the research I did, it seems around 10-12 yo at the outside, kids aren't as into playsets as primary play. My kids love it now and when the misquitos aren't wretched like they were today, they are playing on it all the time (but it's been up less than 1 month). Oh and when I asked this list, I got mixed responses.

Some people said their kids never played on the sets and it seemed every other house in the neighborhood had a set and that no one used them. Others raved about their sets. Some also suggested buying one used off of Craigslist. I did see several for sale (even a couple Cedarworks), but I was worried about paying the prices people were asking and then not having any warrenty because I was the second owner.

So I guess you have to balance cost, durability, ability of adults to play on the set, and all the other factors and pros and cons off the various price points, hope this little synopsis helps. End of my post, but a couple comments I wanted to add to you: My husband is going to build a bucket with a pulley system for the tower--you should check out some of the accessories for Cedarworks--they really are fun. My only other comment is that we got the glider piece and the kids (nor adults) can't seem to get that to work, it won't 'swing' or really move. Is there something we need to do that we're missing?

Also, we wound up separating the bouy ball from the trapeze piece. Do you have a place you recommend purchasing rope (or what rope is good) to hang that down? Or should we use chain? Favorite piece by far is the tire swing! Thanks again, you guys were great all around.

Elizabeth and Dennis Jones
Alexandria, VA

We just got our playset set up this weekend, and we love it. We've been very impressed with the excellent engineering, and how carefully everything was labeled for easy assembly. The steps are so big that they're safe enough for our 22-month old to climb up by herself, and it's all still fun enough for the big kids, too. The whole neighborhood has been by to try it out. Thanks for the years of fun ahead of us!

- Eva Allen

Hi Jeff,

I just wanted to send you a "kudos" for building our daughter such a FANTASTIC Grand Stand swingset! As you promised, it arrived without incident, was pretty easy for our handyman to assemble (took 5 hours), and is strong and sturdy enough for ALL of us to play on! In fact, every time she goes out to play, so do I!!! I love it, love it, love it. We even had a "swingset warming party" to celebrate! The kids gravitate to it and I know my daughter is very safe when she plays. We are 100% happy with our purchase and are recommending others to check you out.

Thanks again.
Kathy Flanagan

A Christmas Dream Come True

I cannot say enough about the swing wet we purchased this past year as a Christmas present for our 3 year old daughter. The whole experience from designing on the web, the interaction with customer service, delivery, assembly, and of course playing!

We ordered well in advance of Christmas and the order was taken and shipment postponed exaclty as requested. It arrived just in time to be assembled before Christmas. To my delight...it really did assemble as easy as the other testimonials say that it does. With the help of a couple friends we assembled the whole thing in less than 5 hours. The best part is that we did not run into one problem...everything was perfect. That is the best experience I have ever had putting together something for Christmas and this by far is the largest present I have ever assembled. Many thanks for all you do to make this a pleasant experience for the consumer.

Oh...and quality is excellent...I cannot believe I even thought about buying one of the inferior sets elsewhere. I have complete peace of mind when my daughter plays on the set...and I can even play on it with her with no worries!

Great product...Great service. We would (and have) recommend you to all those looking for the perfect swingset for thier families. Thanks again!

J. Shible

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LOVE, LOVE, LOVE our swingset! I looked for about three months at all kinds of swing sets and I'm so glad I spent the extra money and went with your company!! It was well worth the wait. The kids love it!

My husband who didn't want me to purchase a swingset, even has been on it playing with the kids. He was also not happy that he was going to have to put it together, but it only took about five hours. He put most of it together by himself with a little help from me and a neighbor. The hardest part was getting it level and that is why it took as long. He even said it was not bad to put together.

Everything was labeled great and no sorting through hardware - everything was packaged well. You also have the BEST prices for the quality of the swing set! I'm also happy that my husband and I can play on the set too without worries of it breaking. I would recommend your swing sets to anyone looking for an awesome set at a great price!

Hello Jeff,

I just wanted to let you know how pleased I am with your swing set and your company as well! It's been about two weeks since I assembled your swing set and my 2-1/2 year old daughter is absolutely thrilled with it!

Every day that I pick her up from daycare, the first thing she asks me is: "Daddy, can we go home and play on my swing set?"! And the best part about her asking it "that" way is that I can honestly answer: "Yes, honey, "we" can go home and play on your swing set"! As you know already, Jeff, I researched countless swing set manufacturers and even went as far as to join a couple of "swing set forum" websites that mainly focused on other swing set manufacturers that I initially was interested in.

Well, after doing my exhaustive research, I concluded that I wanted a good, high-quality swing set that was affordable and one that "I" could also be able to use with my daughter(s) (I have another daughter on the way!). You see, I love to play with my daughter, and when I do, she expects me to be very involved with her. That would include playing with her while she plays on her swing set. If I couldn't climb up into the fort or swing on the swings with her, it would break her heart! Your swing sets allows us "kids at heart" to actively play with our children (which goes a long way in making memories)!

Actual Swing Set Picture from Satisfied Swing Set Customer As is usually the case in life, high-quality and affordability do not go hand-in-hand. This is not the case with your swing sets. The materials, hardware and, most importantly, the designs of your swing sets allow them to be classified, in my mind, as "high-quality". The factory-direct sales approach allows your swing sets to be classified as "affordable" by cutting out the middle-man.

Please feel free to use any of the photos I have provided. As you can clearly see, my daughter gives your swing set the "smile from ear-to-ear" approval!! One thing I will point out is that, despite not needing to apply protectant to the rot and decay-resistant redwood, I decided to put water/UV sealant on it mainly to protect the color and prevent the wood from turning gray naturally. That's one more advantage to your swing sets. I love the true redwood color that, with most swing set manufacturers, you would have to stain their sets to get the color of the redwood.

Thanks again for an all-around great swing set!
Mike Rayeski

Thank you for bringing so much joy and quality time to my 2 year old daughter, Isabella and I.

We've been spending more time outside than inside since the playset arrived. The extra length on the few pieces to accomodate my sloped yard worked perfectly as the playset is sturdy (I spend a fair amount of time in it) and perfectly level. Also, I installed the set myself in about 6 hours. A helper or two would have cut that time in half easily. We are loving the playset and thank you for all your help both in customizing the design as noted above and helping to get it delivered on a timely basis.

I thought that I would share that we received our set Wednesday afternoon in the middle of a WEEK OF WIND STORMS here in WEST TEXAS. We only had an hour of daylight Thursday & Friday after work but 2 of us completed the set Saturday before lunch. I say that is pretty good. Even though it is already chilly here, our kids love the set. They are 4 & 9! Thanks so much for a great product!

Jeff,

Actual Swing Set Picture from Satisfied Swing Set Customer Jenny & I would like you to know just how great your product is!!! We spent around a year shopping the internet and our local area for a qtuality swing set for our five year old son. Your product more than lives up to its' billing, first the quality of the wood and the construction are of the best we could find, forget the price, your product still stands out better than products three times as much. My younger brother and I spent just under three hours putting the swing set together with a neighbor helping out in the last half hour of the task.

Actual Swing Set Picture from Satisfied Swing Set Customer The ease of your pre drilled holes and solid construction made it very easy. Our neighbor mentioned that a friend of his had just purchased a national lumber dealers kit, he had to drill all holes, make all the measurements, and numerous cuts, and none of the wood was rounded on the corners for children’s protection.

I just think of the time invested and his savings?? He actually spent more and received actually less in the amount of items related to his swing set. We are extremely satisfied customers, but more importantly our son plays for hours and at times it is difficult to get to come in for lunch or dinner! Again, Thanks we appreciate your products and customer service, we highly recommend your products to anyone!!!

Sincerely,

Jenny & Jim Dusso

Eyota, Minnesota

Jeff: Swingset got here; took 2 daughters & 1 son-in-law about 3 hours to put it together. Everything fit perfectly, all holes aligned, & all parts were there. A wonderful experience in this day of mediocre products. Grandkids were playing on it by 1:00.

I have meant to respond sooner on this, but time is always short for some
reason. First off, I received that Thurs after we talked the replacements
and they were perfect.

I just want to say that all too often we seem to complain when things are
not right, but then never reach out when things are great. I have to say
things are great and my wife and I are so very pleased we chose to go with KidsCreations.

The assembly was done by my dad, father-in-law and of course me. We started at 9am and completed at 3pm. This included a long lunch and me clearing away some sod where the tower is sitting on. From horror stories I have heard from friends on the assembly of these things I cannot help but to laugh a little thinking about the ease we had. I can only attribute this to of course our ability to follow instructions, but more so the clear directions and superior product your company produces.

So much for the technical aspect of the swing set. When my daughter first saw she nearly passed out with happiness. She calls it "Isabella's Park".....and is on it very often. We love it because it is great for her to be outside all the time, good exercise and of course it tires her out :-)..

Once again a big thanks to KidsCreations for an excellent product and
wonderful customer service we have received to date. Look forward to a continued relationship as the kids grow and swing set requirements are
changing.

Kind Regards,
Andrew Giannetto

Thanks for the help with my order. Everything went together pretty well in 8 or 9 hours. The longer pieces to accommodate our slope worked out awesome!!

I just wanted to let you know that I am very pleased with your company and product, and I will be referring everyone I know to you.

The website ordering experience, and design tool was so easy to use. And it really was a great feeling to design the swingset, and then build it myself.

The lumber and equipment showed up on time, and was in great shape. Everything was pre-drilled, marked, and the instructions were great and easy to understand and follow.

Lastly, after I built the swingset online, I hit "call to order" and a rep called me almost immediately with my order in hand. She said it would take up to XX weeks to deliver, and I said I needed it for my daughters birthday.
She promised delivery by that date and sure enough it showed up on time.

We had a high wire set put together yesterday, and the kids kept saying “is this a dream?”

think its beautiful and would like to keep it looking this way. I thought there was a section to your website on the care of the playset (sealing, etc… ) but can’t find it.



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