Best Teeter Totters
1 Gym Dandy Spinning Teeter Totter - Impact Absorbing Kids Playground Equipment - 360 Degree Rotation
This spinning teeter totter has an ergonomic design, which helps keep your children’s activity safe and fun-filled. It is made with a durable frame and coated with weather-resistant powder finish that permits the teeter totter to spin in complete 360 degrees. In addition, Gym Dandy constructed the teeter totter with ergonomic handlebars. Make good use of your children’s endless energy with the Gym Dandy 360°Spinning Teeter Totter. HEAVY-DUTY CONSTRUCTION - This teeter totter is built with a heavy-duty frame that’s ensured to carry 300lbs. SAFE AND ERGONOMIC DESIGN - This play set features 2 elongated soft cushioned seats and ergonomic handlebars with rubber grips. FUN HEALTHY EXERCISE - Encourage your children to stay active with this teeter totter that allows your kids to spin round-and-round and bounce up-and-down.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"The only thing wrong with this toy is that my kids keep fighting over it. The seats are big enough that the older kids sit on them with a little one in front of them."
"The handle bars on one side had too much weld in the way for holes to line up for bolts. Otherwise instructions were easy to follow and I am a woman put together by myself it just took a lot longer than if I would have had help. Overall great toy kids will enjoy endless hours of fun for years to come."
"We also have kept this in the same spot on the lawn and now there is a ring of dirt in place of grass where this spins - when the kids outgrow it we will have our grass back!"
"The kids absolutely love it and it seems to be made of very durable materials."
"But as for that, only time will tell."
"Kids LOVE, LOVE this gift."
"Do protect the seats though from the weather because they are just cloth, and yes the grass underneath will have a circular path worn in it."
"Loved the Teeter Totter - hated the seats."
Heracles See Saw Moves Up and Down with 360 Degree Rotation, Easy Grip Soft Handle, Stopper Pole for Extra Safety. Soft grip handles great for small hands.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"We put this together and put a huge bow in the middle and took it as a birthday gift to their backyard party!!"
"Only con: One black foam handle has already broken- but my 5yr old son is rough on things."
"We also have an 11 year old son who just loves it. He can't use it quite the same way because he is so much taller and doesn't weigh the same as hid little siblings."
"I put it together Christmas day at my sons house."
"Easy to put together and the price was right."
"It’s very easy to assemble, easy to move around but very sturdy and well made."
"My daughter is five and this is too low for her and her friends to play with."
"Needs something to stake it into the ground to be steadier."
This set has a smart cable lock that keeps the swing arms securely attached to the pendulum, preventing your kids from using the set without the supervision of adults. Designed for children between the ages of 3 and 13, the Gym Dandy deluxe teeter-totter gives your little ones as much fun at home as they would at the park. Also equipped with a safety cable lock that prevents unsupervised use, the Gym Dandy deluxe teeter-totter measures 101 by 41 by 34 inches (W x H x D), weighs 91 pounds, and supports up to 400 pounds. It features a smart cable lock that disables the movement of the seesaw by keeping the swing arms securely attached to the pendulum, preventing unsupervised use. PATENTED PENDULUM SYSTEM –Marcy Pro Seesaw is designed with pendulum swing arms that provide support and stability while facilitating seamless back and forth movement, making this seesaw safer and easier to use than the traditional ones in parks.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Based on other reviews, I also bought some 303 waterproofing that people tend to use on boat covers, and convertible tops with GREAT success. I see no reason why a healthy application on the seats wouldn't extend the lives significantly. I'm about $300 in, and feel I'm well on my way to creating a fantastic backyard play area for my almost 6 year old daughter. A little waterproofing here, a little paint there, for a piece of equipment meant to last years, shouldn't be a huge deterrent. Forgot to mention the 14' circle trampoline with enclosure...got a good deal on that a year ago, around $200. PLENTY high enough for her, or any of her reasonably sized classmates (my daughter being unreasonably tall). The handlebars in front of the seats do a fantastic job, and have nice, padded grips, and padded center bar just in case.Id does have holes in all four feet if you wanted to mount it to the ground, but I see no NEED to do this, but extra options are always appreciated. The only tools you WILL need are a socket (5/8" if memory serves) and a channel lock/vice grip/something akin."
"They play with it all the time and the best part about it is they get so much fresh air and exercise instead of sitting inside in front of the television."
"Not ver weather resistant but I know we can order replacement seats down the road."
"Rides smooth, parents can sit with small children, very sturdy."
"Was easy to set up, although a second person as requested by the instructions would have been even easier."
"We have a total of 3 of these, having trouble getting the correct parts for one."
"We purchased the Teeter Totter for our Grandsons and they love it."
Best Tetherball Equipment
For two-person play, use the large checker bat paddles to hit the tethered tennis ball back and forth. WHAT'S INCLUDED: 2 Paddles, 1 Swingball on a rope, 56" pole that breaks into 3 sections, and the base which doubles as a carrying case! Swingball is the fun and portable version of traditional Tetherball so you can play anywhere there is a flat surface!
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"We got it for our son to be able to play by himself and stop asking us to run around with him (at the end of the day we like to sit, relax, and watch the kids play), however we all love this toy."
"We had hours of fun."
"Our whole family loves this game -- 4 kids ages 9-17 plus Mom and Dad."
"The two waffle type paddles are wide enough to get a good aim and light enough for the kids not to tire. Besides fun, this is super for eye hand coordination and upper body movement and the kids."
"I received my order in the mail today which I bought for my grandchildren, My husband and I decided to try it, and we absolutely love it !"
"So fun and so easy to get the hang of."
"This version doesn't seem as durable as my Zimzam in ground version."
"The tether rope keeps sliding down the pole instead of being secured at the top of the pole."
Best Playground Climbers
Like all of our big toys, the Dome Climber is made from top-quality construction and built to last--a big toy that will be a backyard attraction for many years. Enter your model number to make sure this fits.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"We love this dome."
"We love this dome climber."
"I've found that my kids who do gymnastics can work on their flips on it easily, albeit one at a time. It also has these black handgrips that the kids can use to help pull themselves up, but I've found that the bars are really good enough. I've found that I love watching videos of a product because it helps me see what it's actually like better than pictures do."
"I got this for my daughter for Christmas along with this 20ft Play Parachute Kids Children Colorful Outdoor Game Exercise Sport Toy With 16 Handles 20 ft. parachute to throw over the top, so she can use it as a fort."
"I dropped one star only because the matte powder coat (though pretty) makes the surface a little less "grippy" than the versions I've seen in playgrounds."
"I enjoyed putting this thing together. I got two girls, 3 and 6 years old."
"Pros: relatively easy assembly, can be moved around the yard to accommodate mowing needs, bars don't seem to get too hot in the sun, very sturdy. Cons: VERY HEAVY in package... once it was delivered, I tried to move the box (20 weeks pregnant) and quickly realized it would have to stay put until my husband got home."
"Its design is awkward so if you think that you can get inside and help a climbing kid.. think twice."
Best Freestanding Slides
- Handrails snap into place - Steps remove without tools for compact storage and moving - Kids can use the slide inside or outside - Must be placed on soft play surface - Assembly Required! - Ages 18 months to 6 years - Weight limit: 60 lbs From the Manufacturer This Little Tikes kids slide is just the right size for your little one. Perfect beginner's slide, sized especially for younger kids (3-feet long).
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Great for a ball pit, just high enough to barely fit over the top rail of this pool."
"I love how long the slide is and how the bottom of the slide makes for a smooth landing. She loves it. UPDATE 10/20/14: My daughter is now almost 3 years old and she still absolutely loves this slide. They both love this slide!"
"Its a great slide for beginners and worth the money."
"He and his 97th percentile 5 year old brother LOVE this slide."
"Only thing though is if this is being bought as a gift, note that the box it comes in shows the picture of the slide on it."
"Well, we were four adults trying to figure this out for twenty minutes before one of us (a woman no surprise) ran out to the garage to get the instructions out of the discarded box."
"A simple, sturdy little piece of equipment that will give hours of fun to your toddler."
"On the positive side, the slide is made from strong resin plastic and is very sturdy."
Best Play Set Attachments
Caring parents will love all of the different safety features found on the Little Tikes swing. Stay-put shoulder straps hold baby securely in place.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"The first one had the ropes on backward, which is fine for your more daring baby who prefers to swing upside down."
"My son loves it he is 8 months old I wanted it for indoors for rainy days it has worked like magic I ordered the Sunny Health & Fitness Door Way Chin Up from amazon as well so that I could hand on my door ^_^."
"I bought a tree swing hanging set (FEMOR 4FT Tree Swing Strap) that consists of just one heavy-duty strap with spinning carabiner and hooked both hardware of the swing onto the one carabiner and in one minute the installation was done."
"This swing seems stable enough."
"And I like the hooks better than older baby swings I've seen that were basically closed loops."
"Very simple swing but well made - grandbaby loves it!"
"Our two grandsons love this little toddler swing."
"It was already put together, and my husband was able to hang it at our swing set easily. This swing is perfect size and will be able to be used for a couple years."
Best Play & Swing Sets
Enjoy! SAFE comfortable swing seat is copolymer plastic with grommets | Seat - green | Chain - yellow.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Very sturdy, as a 5'4" adult avg weight, I can sit in it with no problem and swing."
"The plastic coated chain connecting to the seat is a great safety item (no pinched fingers) especially for younger kids."
"Swing arrived in time as expected and works great with the "A" frame I built for other accessories for my granddaughter."
"It came with one swing and we have two kids."
"Nice product."
"Great size and more comfortable than the original swings."
"Be aware you must order the brackets separately and long bolts if attaching to a wooden frame as we did."
"We actually bought this one for my moms house because we have had a set at our home for the past couple of years and they actually hold up amazing and we could not be more happier about the quality of this product."
Best Playground Fitness Equipment
➤ Our bright colors will make your climbing wall the envy of the neighborhood… Pine View Playgrounds designed these holds with kids and adults in mind. We included fun, bright colors that make your climbing wall stand out from all the others so that you want to show it off, and your kids want to use it more. MOUNTS ON 1.25 INCH DECK BOARD : only our rock wall climbing grips come with 2 inch long heavy duty mounting bolts for easy and sturdy installation on playsets with up to 1.25 inch wood so you are not stuck going to buy longer bolts.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"We looked around and you can buy 4 holds at Home Depot for $20 dollars what?!"
"All hardware including speed drill bits included."
"I built a climbing wall for my son's 3rd birthday and it did not disappoint."
"Grand kids are getting great exercise and skills that they can’t get in front of a tv."
"Work great, easy to install, kids love the rock wall."
"20 holds are perfect for an 8’ Wall for young children."
"These are Awesome!"
"All the kids in the neighborhood, ages 11-4, have had a great time climbing on these."
Best Playground Equipment Parts & Hardware
USES : Look at the pictures above at the very top left which will give you a couple of suggested uses for this swingset hanger. RUST : The surface of Jungle Gym Kingdom's swing hangers is coated with DACROMET®, not galvanized. INDUSTRIAL BUILT HIGH QUALITY swingset hanger - perfect swing set brackets for all swing set products indoors or outdoors including gymnastics rings ceiling mounts, porch swings and yoga trapeze swings.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Some folks may prefer a bar to hang their yoga swing from so that they can adjust the width, but since I have an A-frame roof with exposed beams, these were less obtrusive. I think I hung them too wide for the yoga hammock for my size and I think I will get a bar and put a chain through it to connect with carabiners to the Heavy Duty Swing Hangers."
"Product arrived with sturdy, useful swing hangers inside."
"This worked great for my aerial yoga setup."
"We used these to hang a Jungle Gym Kingdom swing and a Little Tykes baby swing from a 4"x6" beam."
"Been using it for a large swing set I put together in the backyard and it's smooth and I feel confident, the structure would collapse before these hangers failed."
"My first set did not include the locking snap hooks, which I purchased the same thing in Stainless Steel from a local Home Depot."
"My husband wanted to buy the ones from the local warehouses again."
"Bought these to use on a swingset that my father is building for my daughter."