Now that you’ve built your picnic table… it’s time to build your kids the ultimate backyard playground! This plan collection will get your kids off the couch and out playing in the fresh air, sunshine and poison ivy of your backyard!
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>> 7 Playset/Jungle Gym Plans
>> 5 Backyard Play Equipment Plans
>> 4 See-Saw and Teeter Totter Plans
>> 3 Swingset Plans
>> 2 Tree House Plans
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After sorting through almost 100 free plans for backyard play these REALLY stood out. Your backyard will really stand out if you decide to take the time to build any of these bad boys!
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>> 7 Playset/Jungle Gym Plans
The core of any backyard playtime has to be the playset, also called the jungle gym. Think of it as the table saw of the backyard ;)
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>> 5 Backyard Play Equipment Plans
These miscellaneous equipment plans will add some flair and variety to your backyard playground.
Back Yard Gym That Grows With Child (monkey bars)
>> 4 See-Saw and Teeter Totter Plans
Is it even legal to have a backyard playground without a see saw? Try one of these plans to keep your backyard hopping.
>> 3 Swingset Plans
Swings are an absolute must. These free swingset plans will keep your kids soaring until nightfall.
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>> 2 Tree House Plans
The ever popular tree house – the playset’s only contender for elevated backyard fun.
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For anyone with a little skill with tools and a bit of energy, you’ve provided some excellent resources for building some great play sets for the kids. I especially like the fort playhouse and the log cabin playhouse. And you gotta love that picture of the kid on the backhoe. Thanks!
thank you. I was given a backyard playground and no plans you have saved the day.
Very good information! This is exactly what me and my husband was looking for to find good ideas for our girls playground!!!