Which Wooden Outdoor Playset Fits Small Backyards?

Getting the ideal outside playset usually conjures up large settings with multiple slides, swings, and forts. But it may come as a shock to learn that playsets are more adaptable than ever. Many families and companies think they must compromise the fun and educational value of a playset with a lack of square footage. This isn’t the case. 

With appropriately designed playsets, your small yard need not be a dull space anymore. It just requires selecting a premium, long-lasting, and carefully designed set that delivers maximum play value with minimal footprint, like a wooden outdoor playset from Fenceworks, customized for your space.

The Keys to Longevity and Safety

When selecting an outdoor playset, particularly for a compact site where square footage truly matters, safety and durability come first. You need a product that will hold its own for multiple seasons of active use, as well as harsh climatic conditions. This is especially true for any outdoor wooden playset that will stand up to everything your kids can throw at it.

Cedar's Natural Advantages

The type of wood matters. Many playsets are constructed with pine or other softwoods that are chemical-treated. A better quality product would be a solid beam construction with 100% cedar. Cedar wood, being resistant to rot, decay, and insects, will not need toxic chemical treatments for it to remain intact. Therefore, it’s a safer product for kids as well as a friendlier product for your backyard environment. 

Its oils are a natural preservative, which keeps the playset sturdy and beautiful for a long time. Choosing a wood playset for outdoors made from cedar ensures both a beautiful look and lasting reliability.

The Significance of a Rigid Beam Structure

In addition to the wood itself, the building technique impacts a playset's durability and sturdiness. In contrast to playsets that are made with pieced or laminated wood, models made with solid cedar beams stand out in terms of strength. 

Warping, splitting, and weakening with time are lesser concerns with solid beams, allowing for a more stable and sound foundation for swings, slides, and climbing features. Such a strong building technique will not just keep your investment safe for the current day's play, but for many years of playing to come.

Why Playground One Dominates the Competition

Playground One became a force in business by ensuring that these same qualities come first. Playsets are created with safety as much as fun in mind, making them a great value for any backyard, regardless of its size. All sets are constructed out of 100% solid beam cedar, which lends backyard equipment its natural ruggedness. It's this attention to quality in materials that ensures that backyard playsets created this way will stand the test of time.

Additionally, Playground One designs are flexible and interchangeable. This enables you to accommodate wider spaces with flexible arrangements that won't compromise on fun elements that children demand. You get models that integrate a slide, swings, and a climbing wall in a compact footprint, which delivers a whole play experience in a small area. These wooden children's outdoor playsets can truly transform how your kids use your backyard space.

Get Professional Advice for Your Venue

Selecting a playset online or at a big-box retailer is a roll of the dice. It's difficult to judge its actual quality and if it will work for your individual yard. This is where customer service shines. Being a local, family-owned business, Fenceworks provides custom guidance to find just the right set for you. 

We conduct on-site consultations, coming to your property to get a reading on the space and to have a conversation about your lifestyle and needs. This personal service helps you get a playset that fits just right and suits your family, a level of service you won't receive at a big-box retailer.

Your Ideal Yard Awaits

You don’t need a big backyard to offer your child a great outside playing environment. With a well-designed, long-lasting wooden playset, built with quality wood like cedar, it is feasible to create a fun yet safe environment in a small space. Contact Fenceworks today to schedule a consultation, or visit our Northbrook showroom, and let us transform your backyard into a world of fun!