Getting Kids Outside and Having Fun

Summer is a great time to turn off the TV, unplug the video games, and get kids outdoors enjoying the fresh air and getting exercise.  One of the best ways to get kids outside and having fun is by creating an enjoyable and safe playground in your own backyard.  A staple in backyard playgrounds, outdoor swing sets, are a great place to start.  Well designed outdoor swing sets can provide hours of active and creative enjoyment for years to come.

Outdoor swing sets have been providing fun for children for generations.  Once simple structures, outdoor swing sets now come available with an assortment of toys and accessories.  All depending upon budget and space, outdoor swing sets can come equipped with slides, playhouses, rope ladders, and sand boxes.  In addition, outdoor swings sets can be customized with accessories such as steering wheels, telescopes, and chalk boards.  Outdoor swing sets are available in a variety of building materials, the most popular being metal, cedar, and plastic.    

 
For those who want to create a backyard playground that is a little more adventurous, an increasingly popular idea is the backyard zip line.  Now available in easy to install kits at backyardplayplaces.com, zip lines create a fun alternative to traditional outdoor swing sets.   In some situations, zip lines can even be integrated into your playground by using outdoor swing sets as an anchor to your zip line.   Regardless of whether you choose traditional outdoor swing sets or another option, this summer might be the right time to create that outdoor playground you’ve been dreaming about.