Rainbow Play Systems offers flexible swing set designs that can be adjusted to safely fit unlevel yards. We’ll use extended ladders and A-frame legs to create a stable, safe structure for your swing set.

All of Rainbow’s hand-selected swing set lumber is sealed with our exclusive 10-step waterseal process. Many other wooden swing set companies use either unstained wood or lumber that has been wiped, brushed or dipped with stain which produces an uneven finish. Rainbow’s exclusive 10-step waterseal process always provides a consistent finish for a beautiful swing set.

Protruding hardware creates a safety hazard. All Rainbow Play Systems swing set hardware is recessed and capped to protect active, little bodies from scrapes, scratches and clothing hang ups.

Wooden dowels cost far less than pipe, but they crack and split. Rainbow Play Systems swing sets feature sturdy, vinyl-coated or powder-coated steel pipe.

You wouldn’t prop a ladder vertically on your house to safely get to your roof, you lean it at an angle for better stability and footing. The same principle applies to climbing features for swing sets. Rainbow’s swing set climbing ladders are angled for easier, safer climbing.

Many swing set companies create higher platforms for longer slides resulting in a top-heavy structure. Rainbow Play Systems applies basic geometric rules to our designs for safer swing sets. All Rainbow swing sets are built on a wide base design and the equilateral triangle; the deck height never exceeds the width of the base of the fort.

Rainbow swing sets are modular and expandable for a “grow-into” rather than a “grow-out-of” design. With hundreds of accessories and options, a Rainbow Play Systems swing set is the only swing set your children will need throughout their childhood.

Many swing set catalogs show photographs of loaded swing sets. Be sure the price includes all of the swing set features shown in the photo. Be cautious of “shown with options” disclaimers.

Consider how much time you will spend sorting through lumberyard bins, cutting and drilling the lumber, pounding the nails and, in some cases, digging holes in the ground and pouring concrete. Also, consider the overall design of the swing set and how many play activities it includes. If you do purchase a lumberyard kit, clarify assembly needs. Watch out for instructions that say 4 to 8 hours of assembly time as oftentimes it takes a typical person closer to 12 to 16 hours. Also, be sure to clarify all the tools needed and whether the swing set is adjustable for unlevel yards.

Ask to inspect the swing set first. Most toy stores only display a photo of the swing set, along with a small sample of the wood. It is very hard to judge the size and stability of a toy store swing set by simply looking at a photograph.

Be sure to read the fine print and remember it is very difficult to make a sound decision based on a small photo. We recommend you try to inspect each swing set brand you are considering to check the durability and safety features for yourself.