Small Backyard Playsets

Finding the best playset for a small yard isn’t an easy task! There are so many options to choose from, and it can be a lot to look through. Small backyards require a little extra planning, as you want to make sure the swing set fits and doesn’t look out of place.

If you are unsure about where to start your research, don’t worry! We’ve put together a list of the ten best small backyard playsets. We highlighted the size, features, and anything else that makes these playsets stand out, so you’ll be sure to find the perfect option for your family.

Backyard Discovery Dayton Playset

If you’re looking for a playset that has it all but doesn’t take up much space, Backyard Discovery’s cedar wood playset is one of our favorite choices. With swings, ladders, a slide, a rock wall, and much more, this playset offers no shortage of things to do for your children.

If you have more than one child playing in your yard, this playset offers the space and variety that you might be looking for. Tiny yard? No problem! This playset has dimensions of 87 x 196 x 94 inches and only weighs 146 lbs. Making it one of the smallest options available.

If you’re working with limited space but looking for endless fun, this playset is a great option.

As you assemble your playset, make sure you have some extra hands on deck to help. The packaged set weighs 146 pounds, which is a lot for one person to handle. For 2 people, this playset only takes around 3 hours to assemble.

Equipment: Covered upper fort, wave slide, two swings, rock climbing wall, and trapeze bar.

Material: Cedar  

Warranty: 1 year full warranty, 5 year limited warranty 

Dimensions: 87 x 196 x 94

Recommended age: 3 – 10 years

Backyard Discovery Oakmont Playset

Want a playset that can do it all? Well, the Oakmont Playset is a great option for any small backyard! With an upper fort, lower fort, a colorful canopy, snack station, a slide, and swings, this playset is sure to offer hours of fun for your children.

If your yard isn’t terribly small, this playset would fit in wonderfully. It’s slightly bigger than the Dayton playset, measuring at 135 x 168 x 103 inches and weighing 211 pounds. 

If your kids often have friends over, this playset is a great way to ensure that everyone has space and something to play with!

For 1-2 people to assemble (we recommend asking for help since the product is so heavy), this playset can take up to 7 hours to assemble!

Equipment: Covered upper fort, lower fort, wave slide, two swings, trapeze bar, snack station, rock climbing wall, and sandbox.

Material: Cedar  

Warranty: 1 year full warranty, 5 year limited warranty 

Dimensions: 135 x 168 x 103

Recommended age: 3 – 10 years

Backyard Discovery Tucson Playset

If you don’t want to decide between choosing a playset that fits your budget and one that your kids will love, it may be time for you to look at the Tucson Playset by Backyard Discovery. Not everyone can afford to spend thousands of dollars on a playset, and this playset offers a slide, canopy, swings, and a snack area for just under $500.

The Tucson playset is a great value buy, and truly gives you your money’s worth.

Parents just want the best for their kids, but some parents don’t want to shell out thousands of dollars for children’s entertainment supplies. This playset is perfect for those parents who are looking to spend less than $500. With dimensions of 211 x 87 x 113 inches and a weight of 230 pounds, this swing set doesn’t sacrifice price for size and functionality.

For 2 people, this playset will take around 8 hours to set up!

Equipment: Wavy slide, covered upper fort, trapeze bar, two swings, snack station.

Material: Cedar 

Warranty: 1-year full warranty, 5-year limited manufacturer warranty

Dimensions: 211 x 87 x 113

Recommended age: Designed for kids 3 – 10 years old

Backyard Discovery Mount McKinley Playset

The Mount McKinley Playset offers a double rock wall, slide, deck, sandbox, canopy, and so much more. Let the explorer in your child shine with the telescope and pirate’s wheel installed on the playset. This playset is a little bit bigger than some of the others on this list, however, it will still fit well in a small or medium-sized backyard. To be safe, you may want to measure the space in your yard before purchasing this playset. The Mount McKinley Playset measures in at 186 x 150 x 119 inches with a weight of 308 pounds.

This option is ideal for parents who don’t mind spending a little extra money to give their kids more variety in their play equipment. If you have a little bit of extra space in your small backyard, this playset would be a great option as well.

When it comes to finding a full-feature playset, this one can’t be beaten!

For 2-3 people, the playset can take around 9 hours to set up.

Equipment: Double wide rock climbing wall, 6.5-foot rope ladder, two swings, trapeze bar, top covered fort, ladder, steering wheel, telescope, and binoculars.

Material: Cedar  

Warranty: 1-year full warranty, 5-year limited warranty

Dimensions: 186 x 150 x 119

Recommended age: 3 – 10 years

Gorilla Playsets 01-1064-Y Outing Wood Swing Set

With the Gorilla Playsets Outing Swing Set, your child can be a ship captain, archaeologist, or even a gymnast! With so many fun features, this playset allows your child to bring their wildest dreams to life.

With a sandbox, trapeze bar, slide, rock wall, and so much more, there’s no shortage of things to do on this playset.

As a mid-range playset, this set is a little pricier than other smaller playsets. If you’re willing to splurge a little, this is one of our favorites. This playset also fits best in a smaller yard with a little bit of extra space, as it measures in at 150 x 180 x 126 inches with a weight of 363 pounds.

For the size of this playset, assembly is fairly easy. For 2-3 people, assembly takes around 7 hours to complete.

Equipment: 2 trapeze swings, 2 regular belt swings, rock climbing wall with rope, wave slide, safe entry ladder, built-in sandbox, upper fort area, captains wheel, and microscope.

Material: Cedar

Warranty: Gorilla is a great playset brand and is known for its excellent warranty. This set includes a 10-year limited warranty and a 1-year full warranty.

Dimensions: 150 x 180 x 126

Recommended age: Best for 3 – 11 year olds

Gorilla Playsets Chateau Tower Wooden Swing Set

This playset is ideal for kids between ages 3-11. It can handle 800 pounds of weight, so fitting all their friends on the playset won’t be a problem for your kids.

This playset has so many options. A rope ladder, slide, picnic bench, and tic tac toe board are just a few of the awesome features of the Chateau Wooden Swing Set.

If you have the budget for the best of the best, this playset is definitely worth looking into. Cheap? Not quite. However, the number of features you get for the price is exceptional if you’re ready to spend a little more.

If your kids have the other kids in the neighborhood over often, this playset is perfect for accommodating the crowd!

This playset is quite a bit bigger than the others, yet it will still fit well in a small or medium-sized yard. It has a weight of 689 pounds and dimensions of 168 x 168 x 132 inches. Because of this, we recommend enlisting some help while assembling. This playset takes around 6-8 hours to set up.

Equipment: Enclosed tube twist slide, side-winder slide, two swings, glider swing, rock climbing wall, monkey bars.  

Material: Cedar

Warranty: 10-year limited warranty, 1-year full warranty.

Dimensions: 168 x 168 x 132

Recommended age: 3 – 11 years

Swing-N-Slide Ranger Wooden Swing Set

If you’re not looking for the bells and whistles of a larger playset and all your kids care about are the swings this swing set is a great option. This set offers a trapeze bar, as well as two swings on a wooden frame. Durability is a promise with this rust-resistant chain and sturdy wooden structure.

If you’re looking for a standard swing set that doesn’t take up much space, this is perfect. The dimensions are 104 x 92 x 82 inches and the weight is 97 pounds. Also, if you already have other equipment and you just want to add some swings, you’ll find that this is an ideal option.

We recommend that you have two people who help assemble. With two people, this simple swing set can be assembled in 2 hours or less!

Equipment: Two standard swings and one trapeze bar.

Material: Cedar 

Warranty: 1-year full warranty, five-year limited warranty

Dimensions: 104 x 92 x 82

Recommended age: 3 – 10 years

Step2 Naturally Playful Adventure Lodge Swing Set

If a wooden playset isn’t quite what you’re looking for, the Step2 Lodge Play Center is one of the best small plastic playsets.

With two traditional swings, a glider swing, a slide, and a tower, this playset is packed with plenty of fun options.

This would be a great playset for parents with young children. With a size of 201 x 88.5 x 102.5 inches and a weight of 208 pounds, this smaller playset is ideal for children between 36 months and 8 years of age.

This playset is small, but it still takes around 6-7 hours for 2 people to set up. So be sure to schedule a Saturday or Sunday to complete the setup.

Equipment: Two-story clubhouse/fort area, rope ladder, two swings, steering wheel, basketball hoop.

Material: Plastic

Warranty: This set is equipped with a 3-year limited warranty. Since it is plastic, it is much lower maintenance than a typical metal or wooden playset.

Dimensions: 201 x 88.5 x 102.5

Recommended age: This is best for younger kids. The recommended age is from 3 to 8 years old.

Creative Playthings (Playtime Series Swing Set)

The Creative Playthings playset offers great variety at an affordable price.

This model offers a slide, rock wall, monkey bars, swings, a picnic bench, and believe it or not, so much more! The possibilities are endless for your child to engage in dramatic play.

If making a little extra space in your yard is worth all the features this playset comes with, it would be a great option for your small or medium-sized backyard. The dimensions are 62 x 17 x 60 inches and it weighs in at 727 pounds.

This playset takes 2 people around 6-8 hours to assemble.

Equipment: Ground level clubhouse with hardtop roof, top clubhouse, two swings, trapeze bar, two rock-climbing walls, arched climber, steering wheel, wavy slide

Material:  Cedar

Warranty: 10-year limited warranty on all wood and a 1-year warranty on all other parts.

Dimensions: 62 x 17 x 60

Recommended age: Designed for kids 2 – 12 years old.

Gorilla Playsets Five Star II Space Saver

Another ideal option for a smaller yard is the Gorilla Playset Five Star II Space Saver.

While it is one of the smallest and takes up the least space, it has no shortage of fun things to do. With a sandbox, two swings, a slide, and a little deck to play on, this playset will offer hours of fun for your children.

Since this is a smaller playset, this playset would work best in a very small yard. If you’re looking to save some money, you’ll find that setting up a smaller playset will help you achieve that goal as well!

It takes around 5-7 hours to install this playset!

Equipment: Upper fort area, belt swing, trapeze bar, wave slide, sandbox, tic tac toe, chalkboard, ladder.

Material: Cedar

Warranty: 10-year warranty on wood, 1-year on all accessories

Dimensions: 120 x 162 x 126

Recommended age: 3 – 12 years old

With so many different playset options, it can be overwhelming trying to make a decision.

Even a small playset is a pretty big investment when it comes to children’s play equipment, so you’ll want to be sure that you make the best choice for your family. Here are some tips for finding the best small playset for your backyard:

Now, all of these playsets are suitable for smaller yards. However, some are more compact than others. If you have a very small yard you may want to consider measuring the space that you plan to put the playset in.

Once you have a better idea of the space available, you can look at the dimensions and make the best choice. How upsetting would it be to purchase a playset, only to discover it’s too large for your space? Make sure to measure it out to avoid this mistake!

Most kids have their favorite piece of playground equipment to play on.

Before deciding on a piece of equipment, get a good feel of your kids’ interests. If your child only likes to play on swings, save yourself some money and go with a set with just swings! If your child loves to climb, make sure the playset has a rock wall, ladder, or a rope.

You don’t want to invest in a playset that your kids will lose interest in quickly. 

Here are some of the features you can commonly find in smaller playsets.

• Slide
• Swings
• Rock wall
• Upper deck
• Sandbox
• Pirate wheel
• Telescope
• Rope ladder
• Climbing rope

If your kids like all these features, look for more of a full-feature set!

This is a very important step to consider.

If you’re going to splurge on a playset, the last thing you want is for your child to outgrow it a year after you get it. Some playsets are better suited for young children or toddler-preschool age. Most larger playsets are better suited for older children.

Make sure that you read the appropriate age for the playset before purchasing it.

Choosing a playset is a personal journey that’s going to reflect yours and your kid’s unique needs.

Make sure you do your research before making a decision so you can be sure your money is well-spent. The personal playground you choose is sure to bring lots of fun, laughs, and memories for years to come!

Let us know if you have any questions and be sure to share your favorite choice in the comments below.