Traditional playgrounds are known for standard equipment such as metal slides, basic swing sets, and merry-go-rounds. Today, ...

Backyard playground sets sold online at Costco and Lowe's are being recalled due to an entrapment hazard, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). More than 5,000 playground ...

The earliest swing sets, which date all the way back to the fifth century B.C., were nothing more than slabs of wood tied to a tree—the most basic of designs. Today, however, the outdoor staple has ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Outdoor play is a great way for children to enjoy warm summer months and move their bodies. Physical activity is so important in kids’ development. When children run, jump, climb ...

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 ...

There are a lot of swing sets out there. Swing sets with slides, climbing ropes, monkey bars, slides, forts — and there are many different setups. Do you want a wooden playset? Or maybe a plastic one?