This play set has become the highlight of my son’s day! When it was delivered to our house, it arrived on pallets. It is heavy! Assembly was required. It took some time to assemble, but the directions were easy to follow and the set arrived with all necessary parts. The play set is solid and durable. The wood seems to be very good quality. My son LOVES the swing!  I would like to create some shade for the swings and may extend a canopy over them for added protection from the sun. The area for the sandbox is an added bonus. Now he enjoys digging there, in the shade, instead of in our yard.  I like the size of this set-not too big, not too small. It doesn’t take over the entire yard and it is easy to mow around it. Overall, the play set is a huge hit and I see my son using this for many years to come!