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How To Modify Your Swing Set As Your Children Grow
A playset is no easy purchase. For many families, it’s an investment that they save and budget for accordingly. At Swing Kingdom, we understand this reality and we take pride in building backyard playsets that are easy to modify, so your swing set can grow alongside your children.
All you need are some simple swing set modifications to upgrade your structure! Use this resource as your go-to guide for getting the most out of your family’s childhood playset.
Shop for Swing Set Modifications By Category
As your children grow and become stronger, you can start expanding your swing set to introduce new, more challenging play experiences. Shop for them based on their abilities and types of play features below:
Modifications for Swinging
From swapping our swing attachments to upgrading the size of your swing beam, there are plenty of swing set modifications to explore for kids who love to swing.
Swing Attachments
Swing attachments are the simplest way to modify your playset as your children grow because they are easy to install on your own.
Swing Attachments for Infants & Toddlers:
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| Baby Swings | Infant Swings |
Swing Attachments for Older Children:
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| Dual Riders | Belt Swings | Uni Riders |
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| Cyclone Disks | Web Swings | Tire Swings |
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| Buoy Balls | Trapeze Bars | QB Challenge |
ADA Swings Modifications:
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| Adaptive Swings |
Swing Beams
In addition to updating your swing attachments, you can also swap out your swing beams to make room for more swings or even add some monkey bars!
Beams for Multiple Swing Attachments:
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| 2 Position Cross Beam | 3 Position Single Beam | 4 Position Single Beam |
Beams with Monkey Bars & Multiple Swing Attachments:
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| 2 Position Climber Beam | 3 Position Arched Beam | 2 Lookout Climber |
Shop All Swing Beam Modifications
Modifications for Sliding
Slides are another generally easy swing set modification as your kids age. Discover some of the slides Swing Kingdom has to offer.
Slides (& Accessories) for Infants & Toddlers:
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| Turbo Twister | Avalanche Slide | Waterfall Slide |
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| Clear Lookout Attachment |
Slides for Older Children:
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| Big Avalanche Slide | Big Turbo Twister Slide | Sidewinder Slide |
Modifications for Climbing
As your children start to develop some gross and fine motor skills, climbing accessories become a relevant, achievable swing set modification to explore.
Climbing Accessories for Infants & Toddlers:
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| Access Ladders | Tower Tunnels | Cargo Net Climbers |
Climbing Accessories for Older Children:
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| Ramps with Ropes | Rock Walls | Warp Walls |
Shop All Climbing Modifications
Modifications for Extra Space
After they master climbing, it might be time to add some more space to explore. These swing set tower modifications do just that.
Towers for Infants & Toddlers:
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| Basecamp 35 Tower | Climber 35 Tower | Super 48 Tower |
Towers for Older Children:
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| Super 59 Tower with Jungle Bar | Mega Climber 55 Tower | Mega Climber Deluxe |
Modifications for Extra FUN
No playset is complete without a little extra fun. These swing set modifications are the finishing touches that can take your play experience from good to great.
Creative Accessories
Ramp up the excitement with some accessories and add-ons that will help your kids practice creative play.
Creative Accessories for Infants & Toddlers:
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| Steering Wheels | Clubhouse Walls | Bubble Panels |
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| Sand Boxes | Lemonade Stands | Megaphones |
Creative Accessories for Older Children:
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| Tic-Tac-Toe Panels | Konnect 5 | Fire Poles |
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| Buzzer Beater Hoops | Telescopes |
Playhouses
Explore ground-level playhouses for infants and toddlers, or elevated playset towers for children old enough to climb.
Playhouses for Infants & Toddlers:
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| Kingdom Lodge | Cottage Playhouse |
Playhouses for Older Children:
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| Kingdom Lodge Deluxe | Playhouse Tower with 3 Porches |
Water Accessories for Summertime
Beat the heat and stay cool as your kids play with Swing Kingdom’s summertime water attachments!
Water Accessories for Infants & Toddlers:
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| Swing Beam Water Mister |
Water Accessories for Older Children:
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| Water Slide Adapter | Water Canon |
DIY vs. Professional Installation: Which is Safest?
If you’re considering swing set modifications for your structure, your first question might be how it will work. At Swing Kingdom, safety is our top priority. You might consider yourself to be pretty handy, but our team of design experts are happy to help!
We will deliver and install any updated accessories or add-ons your family wants or needs. Listen to Katie Green’s exceptional experience working with our team to modify her family’s playset as they grew.
Generally, items such as swing attachments, water attachments, and most creative accessories/add-ons can be installed on your own. If you’re not sure, give us a call and we’ll let you know if you can tackle installation on your own, or if you should schedule a time for us to come install it for you.
The very best part about investing in a swing set for your backyard is the years of memories you know it will bring to your family. And if you do it right and invest in a quality-built structure, your beloved playset can take your children from their toddler years into elementary school.
This blog was originally published in March 2017. It was updated in August 2024.
