There’s something pretty magical about a backyard swing set. It’s not just a bunch of swings and a slide—it’s a spaceship, a castle, and a pirate ship, all rolled into one. Investing in a place where ...

For kids, there are few things more satisfying than a sunny day spent outside, and the right swing set can turn your own backyard into your child's go-to place to burn off some energy. "While having ...

It seems like only yesterday I said to my toddler, “If you use the potty, we’ll get a swing set!” My then almost 3-year-old son looked at me with wide eyes as we both imagined the hours of excitement ...

Lists serve as great reminders of what is right at your fingertips. Here in Weekend Times, we’ve come up with a few lists of our own. Our occasional feature, “10 Things,” highlights some of Northeast ...

Backyard play sets or play centers have come a long way from the swing sets, slides and teeter-totters that most of today's parents grew up with. Many of today's play sets include rock-climbing walls, ...

"What do you want to do with the swing set?" I asked the other day. "Sell it," said the 12-year-old. "Do whatever you want with it," said the 16-year-old. "I'm tired of mowing around it," said my wife ...

Make this summer a lot more fun with a sturdy wooden play set on sale during Wayfair's annual Way Day sale. The free shipping is a huge savings all on its own. By Stan Horaczek Published Apr 29, 2025 ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... With elaborate backyard amenities such as outdoor kitchens and garden rooms on the rise, it was only a matter of time before kids got in on the action.

First daughters Malia and Sasha Obama got a big surprise after school Wednesday: a brand-new swing set. They squealed with delight upon seeing it, a spokeswoman for the first lady said. President ...

Zumbrota police chief, Patrick Callahan, tells Valley News Live the swing set appeared to be a homemade wooden structure that "wasn't 100 percent complete." Meanwhile, earlier this month in Comfrey, a ...

A mum's beautiful house has been dubbed every kid's 'paradise' - and it features an indoor swing set, nets strung from the ceiling and a wooden slide. Maneku, from Japan, recently took the internet by ...