   
Plastic Swing Sets
Plastic Swing Sets: Built To
Last
 Plastic or vinyl swing sets are usually made from a tough and durable
plastic vinyl that will outlast your children's play years and then can be resold or given to other relatives
for their children. Probably the most recognizable name in plastic swing sets is Little Tikes but there are many other companies that make vinyl
outdoor adventure sets as well.
Plastic swing sets run the gambit from those modest small
models that hold a swing or two and a slide to large adventure sets with rope ladders, climbing walls, swings,
rings, towers or elevated play houses, built in picnic tables or sandboxes, Ships wheels and telescopes and even
basketball hoops.
These swing sets often called adventure sets have plenty of
things for children to do and encourage them to let their imagination go playing pirate, forest ranger or princess
in a tower as well as many other invented games.
Age Level
More often than not plastic swing sets will easily hold the
weight of children up to 10 or 12 and often are recommended for children up to 10. However, in reality in most
cases, peer pressure and advertisements usually influence the children so most over the age of 8 are embarrassed to
be seen playing on plastic swing sets regardless of the number of activities or how well built the play set may be.
However, when not around their friends somewhat older kids still seem to enjoy these well-made swing
sets.
Benefits Of Plastic Swing
Sets
 There are many benefits to a plastic swing set that you won't find in
wooden or metal swing sets and these benefits include:
- Plastic swing sets usually won't fade and don't
need constant painting and maintenance even when exposed to extreme weather conditions. The best made of these
swing sets have been known to last for two or more generations.
- These swing sets are made from a material that is easy
to mold and therefore usually has rounded corners which makes them safer for toddlers and young school age
children. Children are simply not going to be injured by sharp corners or splinters. However, young children
still need to be supervised because they can still take spills and tumbles.
- Usually don't get hot like metal swing sets so there is
little risk of your children getting burned from sliding or climbing on hot metal.
- Plastic swing sets vary in price but are usually more
affordable than wooden or metal swing sets. That doesn't mean they are cheap, many of the larger ones run
$4000.00 or more. But you usually get a ton of activities with these swing sets for a lower
price.
Disadvantages of Plastic Swing
Sets
Plastic swing sets do have some disadvantages these
include:
- Lack the cool factor. Many kids find themselves using
these swing sets less often starting around 8 due to the fact that they seem a "little kiddish" to them
and they feel too grown up to play on plastic swing sets.
- Some of the lesser known brands are cheaply
made so you really need to do your homework to ensure that they are going to last and be worth the money you
pay.
In most cases, plastic swing sets will last
your child many years and allow them to enjoy many adventures. They are an excellent choice for families on a
budget.
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