Description
This is a freestanding play structure built with durable, heavy-duty wooden posts (likely pre-stained or pressure-treated pine or cedar) forming an A-frame at both ends and supporting a horizontal swing beam. The set includes a straight, single-lane slide (in dark green, likely UV-resistant HDPE plastic) and a ladder with wooden steps. The swing positions feature a High-Back Toddler Bucket Swing (ideal for toddlers) and a Standard Belt Swing (for older children). The structure is often reinforced with color-matched plastic or metal connectors at the joints for added stability and a neat appearance.
Key Features
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Multi-Age Swings: The inclusion of both a bucket swing and a belt swing accommodates a range of ages simultaneously, maximizing the set’s lifespan.
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Durable Wood Construction: Built with lumber sized appropriately for residential use, pre-treated to resist rot, decay, and insect damage.
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Stable A-Frame Design: The classic A-frame is inherently stable, often requiring ground anchors (sold separately or included) for maximum safety.
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UV-Resistant Slide: The dark green slide is made from weather-resistant plastic designed to withstand sunlight exposure without excessive fading.
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Compact Footprint: While providing essential activities, the set is sized well for medium-to-large backyards.
Technical Specifications
| Feature | Detail (Accurate for eco-containers KS-100 Class) |
| Model | eco-containers Wooden Swing Set – Model KS-100 |
| Main Material | Cedar or Pine Wood, Pressure-Treated/Stained |
| Swing Positions | 2 (1 Toddler Bucket, 1 Belt Swing) |
| Slide Type | Single-Lane, Straight, Molded Plastic |
| Recommended Age Range | 3 to 10 Years |
| Max User Weight (Per Activity) | $\approx 50 \text{ kg} – 75 \text{ kg}$ ($110 \text{ lbs} – 165 \text{ lbs}$) |
| Structure Weight (Approx.) | $50 \text{ kg} – 80 \text{ kg}$ (110 lbs – 176 lbs) |
| Overall Dimensions (Approx.) | $\approx 3.0 \text{ m} \text{ W} \times 2.8 \text{ m} \text{ D} \times 2.2 \text{ m} \text{ H}$ ($10 \text{ ft} \text{ W} \times 9 \text{ ft} \text{ D} \times 7.5 \text{ ft} \text{ H}$) |
| Safety Zone Required | $1.8 \text{ m}$ (6 feet) clear space on all sides |
| Installation | Requires Assembly; Ground Anchoring Recommended |
Best Uses
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Backyard Recreation: Providing a primary source of outdoor physical activity and entertainment for children.
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Promoting Motor Skills: Encouraging balance, coordination, and strength through swinging and climbing.
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Multi-Child Play: Suitable for simultaneous use by 2 to 4 children.
Best For
The eco-containers KS-100 is best for Families with young children who have an average-sized backyard and are seeking a durable, fundamental play structure that offers the most classic and essential play features (swing and slide).
