We got this play set for our kids (5 and almost 2) this spring and may have already recouped the value of it. They play on it as much as we allow. The addition of the baby swing was well worth it for our toddler as well. It's nice to have something else entertaining the kids instead of us!

Before I started building it I inventoried all the pieces and wasn't missing anything. I'm fairly handy but I'm thorough and had about 20 hours into the project. It goes together pretty smoothly, but make sure you take the time to get it level and plumb before you start to save you a headache later. I'd also recommend putting ground cloth down under the sandbox when you're in the early stages of building...it's a lot harder to get under once the building is finished.