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Are Metal or Wood Swing Sets Better?
If you’re thinking about buying a swing set for your children, you’re probably considering a lot of different factors, such as cost, ease of installation, safety, durability, warranty, and more. While these are all important things to consider, nothing makes a bigger difference than material type. Specifically, wood versus metal swing sets. Swing set materials Read more…
What Playset Features are Great for Older Kids?
There are several options that are great for older kids. We always say that a Rainbow Play System is a play set that your kids grow into, not out of. You can start out with a Pkg II (which is the main structure of the play set with the Swing Beam) and then upgrade as Read more…
How Do I Restore an Old Playset?
Without proper maintenance, even the best of playsets can wear out as they get old, needing to be restored. Canopies get sun damaged and ripped, wood can become dried out, rotted or splintered, and plastic slides and accessories can get brittle and faded. Of course, the best way to avoid deterioration is by regularly inspecting Read more…
What Type of Swing Set is Best for Your Kids?
When you’re young, there’s nothing quite like a space in the backyard to call your very own. The best swing set for kids is one that’s always there to welcome their imaginations and keep them safe. While they’re all awesome in their own way, not all swing sets are made the same… or made of Read more…
Backyard Fort & Playhouse Designs
Every child needs a fort! When blankets and pillows just aren’t cutting it, it’s time for an upgrade — one that’ll leave everyone smiling from ear to ear. Check out a few of these Rainbow playsets that make one-of-a-kind backyard forts and playhouses: The Ship Pkg II with 360° Spiral Slide (93A) Sea captains beware! Read more…
What are Good Rules for Playset Safety for Kids?
Playsets are a great way for children to use their imaginations and get energy out. Because kids typically spend a lot of time playing make-believe, playsets give them space to play and create imaginative realities. Whether they’re blasting off into space on a swing, pretending the playset is a pirate ship, or tunneling through the Read more…
In the Know with Rainbow: Understanding the Great Cunninghamia Lanceolata Tree
In the Know with Rainbow Rainbow Play Systems: America’s Most Trusted Name in Residential Play Equipment Understanding the Great Cunninghamia Lanceolata Tree, Also known as China Fir. Named after Scottish surgeon Dr. James Cunninghame (died ca. 1709) who worked for the East India Company in Amoy, China. The Cunninghamia Lanceolata is native to areas of Read more…
Swing into Spring: Getting Your Playset Ready for the Season!
Caring for your Rainbow Play Systems Swing Set Winter weather can take a toll on any outdoor swing set, but now that the days are getting warmer, children are ready to spend more time outside! Here at Rainbow Play Systems, children’s safety is our top priority, so we have provided an important yearly checklist to Read more…
The Best Swing Sets for A Small Yard
Having a compact yard doesn’t need to get in the way of your children having fun and spending time outside. There are fortunately ways to be creative with your outdoor space and swing sets that are designed specifically for small yards. The swing set experts at Rainbow Play Systems are happy to answer your questions Read more…
Yard Preparation for a Swing Set Site
So you’ve decided to move forward with buying a swing set for your yard. How exciting! As you wait for your new swing set to arrive, one of the most important things you’re going to have to decide is where in your yard the new swing set will go. So you don’t have to worry Read more…