Playing Outside

Encourage outdoor fun with active play! Discover playsets, swings, and accessories that inspire kids to explore, climb, and create lasting memories.

Three girls race around a tree outside.
05Oct

How to Get Kids Off Screens And Outdoors

In today's age of video games, social media, and streaming services, it can be a challenge to get kids off of their screens. Media-free excitement is becoming hard to come by. So how do we encourage our kids to go outside and play? In this guide...
a boy playing on a playset
08Dec

A Playset Makeover For Every Season

As a little kid, one of the most exciting things about playing outdoors is getting to explore the world around you. When a playset is added to the mix, that excitement is multiplied. Learn how to give your children a playset makeover to keep them...
a girl swinging on a swingset
01Nov

Outdoor Health and Wellness Activities For Kids Disguised in Playsets

There’s no greater health and wellness activity for kids than simply getting outside and being in nature. But in the digital age of iPads and smart TVs, getting your kids off the couch can be a challenge. What better way to get them outdoors than...
Commercial Slides
12Sep

Best Playground Games to Try with Your Kids

As adults, we all remember carefree summer days when we played with our siblings and friends into the wee hours of the evening. However, times have changed. In our digital age, most children spend several hours a day indoors watching TV, playing video games, and...
children playing on playset
12Jun

Playground Rules and Regulations That Encourage Fun and Safe Play

Playgrounds are the perfect place for children to explore and let their imaginations run wild. Feeling the fresh breeze as they swing or slide through the air is truly euphoric. However, without proper playground rules and regulations, children may put themselves at risk or become...
young girl looking up from swing
14Mar

Benefits of Outdoor Play for Children’s Health

The importance of spending time outdoors and being physically active is more important for kids than it has ever been before. The number one health concern that parents have for their children today is childhood obesity. According to the American Heart Association, one in...
Josh March American Ninja Warrior
08Nov

Interview with Coach Josh March: Swing Kingdom’s Ninja Warrior

Did you know that we have a Ninja Warrior in the Swing Kingdom family? It's true! This past year, Swing Kingdom formed a partnership with Josh March, obstacle course racing (OCR) athlete and American Ninja Warrior contestant. He's been one of the inspirations behind
26Sep

Healthy Trend: Fitness Play for Kids

When adults think about exercising a gym may come to mind, rows of treadmills or a section for free weights. Like adults, children also need exercise. But exercise for children is a little different, kids “workout” through fitness play! In an effort to encourage healthy...
group of children on cargo net climber
27Feb

Swing Set Essentials You Need For A Guaranteed Good Time!

We all know the feeling of presenting your child with a brand new toy and then watching him play for hours . . . with the box it came in! It goes to show that children don’t always need the most expensive toys with all...