Various activities are appropriate for certain age groups. Things that encourage imaginative play, or less physically demanding, such as playhouses, gear panels, etc., are more appropriate for children 1 - 4 years of age. Playground equipment is generally divided into 3 age groups. This will be one of the first and most important questions you will need to know before purchasing a playscape structure. There will be an occasional bump or bruise, but much of playground safety depends upon adult supervision.
Visibility is a big issue.
Swings, however, must be set in concrete. As long as the 6' fall zone rule is followed, yes. But we do not want to locate it so close that it encourages kids to climb or harm the tree, or so that a child may fall onto the tree or it's roots. We do, however, want to take advantage of shade the tree may provide, especially in warmer climates. Wood structures 1.