Swing sets can be made of a number of different materials, but a wood swing set is clearly the best.
Plastic swing sets may cost less, but lose their beauty and even crack as they sit around in the yard year after year. Rusting, denting or bowing are common problems with metal swings sets, although metal will tend to last a long time. Wood on the other hand may splinter or rot. But if you buy your swing set with the right kind of treated wood, then those problems are infrequent if they occur at all. And wood has one additional major advantage. No other swing set will look as exquisite in your backyard. A wood swing set is more than a toy, it is a fantastic part of your landscaping.
What else do we like about wood? In virtually all cases you can install this swing set easily. Most come pre-boxed and ready to set up. All it takes is a few tools you in all likelihood have around the house. Everything else is already pre-drilled and fitted. There are even sets that can be customized for surfaces that are not level. And you don't have to start out with a large set. Most are expandable so you can add to them every year.
And if you are wondering what kind of wood to get, we think treated Cedar swing sets are the best pick.