There's still time—before the cold weather sets in—to install one of the best swing sets into your backyard for the kids. See which ones our editors prefer in 2025.

Now swing sets are elaborate and include slides, sand pits, monkey bars, climbing rocks and more and are made of expensive wood. As a result, the cost has gone up, too.

3. A Slide Another classic, a slide is always a fun addition to a swing set. Slides provide your kids with a fun and thrilling experience that they can adapt using their imagination when playing a ...

Credit: Debbie Egan-Chin The average cost for a set for older kids with a tower and slide, three swings and a rock wall is about $3,000, says Steve Katz, manager at the store.

The kind of swing set that President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama added Wednesday to the White House South Lawn had been previously recalled, more than once, for safety concerns.