It is low to the ground and where it connects in the center of the top rod is not sturdy at all.  If I didn't already erect the entire swing I would have sent it back, but it was to much trouble to take it all apart again.  3 people definitely CAN NOT sit on this swing.  It bends in the center with 2 people sitting on it.  Not happy with the item at all.  And I never received the awning to go with it.  Very frustrating.