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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…
How Much Weight Can a Swing Set Hold?
Maybe you’re in the market to buy your kids a playset. Maybe you’re just concerned about your existing one. Either way, you should be conscious of your playset’s weight limit. If you’re wondering how much weight a wooden, metal, or plastic swing set can hold, good for you! You’re thinking about your kids’ safety. At 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…
Parents: When is the Best Time to Buy a Playset for Your Kids?
As a parent, one of the greatest joys is watching your children play and have fun. Playsets are a popular addition to many backyards, providing hours of outdoor entertainment for kids. However, with so many different types of playsets on the market, it can be challenging to decide when to purchase one. In this article, 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…
New Playset Accessories
Transform your kids’ playset from ordinary to extraordinary with new playset accessories from Rainbow Play! Choose from a bounty of bells and whistles such as binoculars, sandboxes, bubble panels, penthouses, tic-tac-toe panels, and countless other exciting additions! We offer new playset accessories for both Rainbow Play Castles and Clubhouses, as well as universal options for 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…
What Playset Features are Great for Older Kids?
Although it’s easy to understand why playing is so important for a young child’s development, providing active ways for kids to play is just as crucial as they get older. Play — especially active play — strengthens a child’s agility, stamina, balance, and cognitive functions while providing necessary physical fitness. If your child seems to Read more…