Original Fort 2 Hangout & Swingset

Cedar is one of the best natural materials for outdoor playgrounds because it’s strong, safe, and built to last.

Bonus, is that it looks stylish.

It contains natural oils that make it highly resistant to rot, moisture, and insects—without needing harsh chemical treatments. This means our playgrounds stay durable and low-maintenance, even in outdoor conditions.

Cedar is also dimensionally stable, so it resists warping, cracking, and swelling over time, helping the structure stay safe and sturdy for years of play.

From a safety perspective, cedar has a smooth grain with fewer splinters and doesn’t overheat in the sun like metal or some plastics, making it more comfortable for children to play on.

And just as importantly—it looks beautiful. Cedar has a warm, natural tone that weathers gracefully and, when maintained, continues to look stunning in your backyard. Many families find it a much more attractive option than treated pine.

Finally, cedar is a more sustainable choice. It grows faster than many hardwoods and is a renewable resource, making it better for the environment while still delivering excellent outdoor performance.

In short: cedar gives you a playground that’s durable, safe, low-maintenance, and genuinely enhances your outdoor space.

For Toddlers to 5 Years
Choose a playset with low platforms and gentle slides. Add on a swing with extra support & safety features such as in our baby swing range.

For 5+ Years Olds
These children are generally looking for a few more challenges, so look for higher platforms, climbing walls, and complex activities that keep older kids engaged. These elements can promote play and provide ongoing interest as children grow.

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Our playgrounds are modular - so you can start with the base model, and then add on the higher platforms, monkey bars and tube slide as they children grow!
Or if you have a small backyard - we can adjust to fit your backyard - check out our space saver range. This can then grow if you move to a bigger backyard.

We can arrange customised requests and designs if you allow enough time for your customised request to arrive from the United States supplier (about 6 weeks).

Apart from the options for the playset itself, there are many ways to maximise the fun during playtime - and keep the playground as a never ending imagination zone.

Adding play accessories such as a tic tac toe, telescope, megaphone, flags, different swings, and many other options as you will see on our website - the fun can be never ending!

These keep the play experience fresh and engaging without taking up much additional space.

A minimum of 1.2m around each edge of the playground is recommended. 1.8m is the preferred safety zone.

To try to make this easier to visualise, each playground on our website has the playground size in a diagram on the playground page, and a red safety zone measurement recommendation.

All our products are designed with safety as our number 1 priority.

Playsets should be placed on level ground, away from hazards; including tree branches and electrical wires!

Ideally you should add a soft fall surface under the playset to cushion falls and reduce injury risk.

Regularly check the playset for loose bolts, rust, or worn-out parts to keep it in safe working order.

Children should be supervised on playgrounds, especially younger children.

There is a massive 10 year warranty on the wood & workmanship. The accessories have a standard 2 year warranty.

You do need to seal the wood after installation and every 1-2 years to maximise the playground life-span (as with any wood product) --> making to last multiple decades....

Yes, these are great, they actually do last really well. They have a 2 year warranty, and in most cases, will last many more years than this.

If you are in a windy area, you can maximise their life by taking down over the windy season.