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The best part about warm weather is that you can finally send the kids outdoors to play. Being active in the fresh air is good for the kids, it’s good for you, and it’s good for your wallet when you don’t have to constantly shell out money for new adventures. However, I say this with a caveat: If the kids go outside and can’t find anything to do, well, it’s only a matter of a few minutes before they (and their energy) come bouncing back inside.

So, here’s where the beauty of a swing set comes into play (pun intended). Swing sets are perfectly designed to entertain kids so they can release their pent up energy just a few steps from the house. Which means, moms, you can do other things.

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Pro tip: Tweens and teens aren’t much for swing sets, but they can still play games like ladder golf and Kan Jam outside.

When researching this mashup of entertainment and convenience, it may come as a surprise to see that there are many options on the market right now, which makes shopping easier, too. Here are a dozen uniquely different and top-rated options to get you started.

Showcasing 10 different play features, including a double-decker playhouse, slide, two swings, rings, and a steering wheel, you’ll be surprised to learn that the KidKraft Seacove Swing Set is available exclusively at Target. Made of 100% cedar wood with a child-friendly water based stain, this play set is backed by a 5-year warranty and a 4.25-star review. Kids will be delighted with the picnic bench and table; plus, it even has room underneath the playhouse for a sandbox.

Get the KidKraft Seacove Swing Set from Target for $549.99

Go big or go home, because big kids need a swing set specifically designed to withstand their playtime energy, which is exactly what this swing set from Backyard Discovery was made to do. Consisting of multiple levels of play, it offers an impressive list of features that include monkey bars and even a telescope to keep kids busy. And, because it’s durably designed for heavy play, the Skyfort II guarantees years of big fun and lasting memories. A fan favorite from The Home Depot shoppers, this play set isn’t just an investment into your backyard, it’s also an investment into your family.

Get the Skyfort II All Cedar Swing Set from The Home Depot for $2,299

A popular swing set among Walmart shoppers, the KidKraft Ainsley Wooden Outdoor Swing Set has everything a kid needs to have fun, without being overly done. Consisting of a raised, canopy-covered clubhouse accessible via climbing wall, a slide, two swings, and even a chalk wall, this smaller-scale set promises “maxi fun in a mini space.” Crafted from cedar, the budget-priced play set has reviewers appreciating that even inexperienced builders can assemble it without professional help.

Get the KidKraft Ainsley Wooden Outdoor Swing Set from Walmart for $299

Sweet, simple, and to the point, the Swing-N-Slide Ranger Wooden Swing Set is a swing lover’s dream and perfect for a summer house, Grandma’s house, or families looking to keep it easy. Crafted from low-maintenance lumber, the included two swings and rings can be swapped out with a baby swing or even a glider, which are available for purchase separately. With over 2,200 Amazon reviewers giving this set a solid 4.5 stars, you can feel good about grabbing this swing set without having to go all-in on a backyard monstrosity.

Get the Swing-N-Slide Ranger Wooden Swing Set from Amazon for $276.75

Unlike wooden play sets that may require time consuming upkeep, the Step2 Naturally Playful Adventure Lodge Outdoor Swing Set is a busy family’s dream. It is made of virtually maintenance-free EverTough plastic that makes upkeep incredibly easy. Kids will be busy having fun with the two-story playhouse, rope climbing ladder, swings, slide, and even the attached basketball hoop.

Get the Step2 Naturally Playful Adventure Lodge Outdoor Swing from Wayfair for $1,899.99

One of the only mid-priced sets on the market to feature an enclosed twisty tube slide, the Boulder Station Swing Set is also one of the only sets to include a two-story house; OK maybe not an actual house, but with a fully working door, whimsical window boxes, and faux stone facade, it sure does look like one, and kids absolutely love it. Including two swings, a glider, and even a multi-colored climbing wall, this cedar wood swing set is one of the most highly rated play sets on Wayfair.

Get the Boulder Station Swing Set from Wayfair for $1,599.99

Created specifically for kids who love to climb, swing, and hang, your monkeys will be busy for hours with the Monkey Bar Adventure Metal Playset with Swings by Lifetime Products. A big name in the swing set industry, Lifetime Products swing sets are known for their durability and ability to keep up with high energy play. And, with this set landing at a solid five out of 5 stars by happy buyers, you can feel good about adding it to your kids’ daily routine.

Get the Monkey Bar Adventure Metal Playset With Swings from Lowe's for $1,440.97

A unique take on the typical swing set, this play set is fully focused on keeping kids from 3 up to age 8 active. From the trampoline, to the swings, monkey bar, and slide, the steel A-frame is almost entirely covered by a sun canopy; a bonus for busy kids who manage to escape regular sunscreen applications. Bringing an impressive 4.5-star rating to the table, the price isn’t too bad considering you get both a swing set and a trampoline.

Get the IronKids Premier 100 Fitness Playground from Amazon for $342

Specifically designed with toddlers in mind, the Step2 Play Up Gym and Swing Set for Toddlers keeps kids low to the ground while still providing climbing and swinging fun, plus the added benefit of helping to develop their gross motor skills. Easy to assemble and made of maintenance free EverTouch plastic, can we please talk about how absolutely adorable this clubhouse and two-swing play set is?

Get the Step2 Play Up Gym and Swing Set for Toddlers from Walmart for $698.24

A full service big-kid swing set without the upkeep of wood, the A-Frame Metal Playset with Swings is a popular choice for families seeking outdoor fun at a cost saving convenience. Featuring two different awesome climbing walls, a wavy slide, two swings, rings, and a platform swing that hangs under a raised clubhouse, this set keeps safety in mind by promising not to contain any lead based materials or sharp corners. My neighbor owns this same set, and I can personally attest that I’ve seen it keep kids busy all summer long.

Get the A-Frame Metal Playset with Swings at Amazon for $1,998

So cute I can’t even handle it, the highly rated Hide and Seek Swing Set by Little Tikes is all about the tiny people. Consisting of a swing and an appropriately sized climber with a slide, this swing set is complete perfection for the littles who are just learning to develop their gross motor skills. Priced at a cost new parents will appreciate, the smiles and giggles the Hide and Seek Swing Set is sure to bring are 100% worth the short amount of time it requires to assemble.

Get the Hide and Seek Swing Set from Wayfair for $230

Selling at a bargain price without compromising on features and fun, the XDP Recreation All-star Outdoor Playground comes highly rated on Amazon. From the slide to the glider, the options are plenty and even kids with differing sensory needs will appreciate the calming saucer swing. Maintenance free, but built to last, the steel alloy frame can hold up to 700 pounds.

Get the XDP Recreation All-star Outdoor Playground from Amazon for $296

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