Wisconsin Council of Safety Setting up Your Child's Swingset Buy sturdy equipment that will grow and change as your children become older. Consider modular equipment that can be bought, installed, replaced or upgraded in phases.
Stability is very important.
Install the swing set legs in concrete below ground level to avoid a tripping hazard. However, if you use anchoring devices that usually come with the equipment, all pegs should be well below ground level and little or no slack should be in the chain or cable. Cap any exposed screws or bolts. They should also have an extended exit surface parallel to the ground so children can regain their balance and be in an upright posture at the bottom of the slide. Equipment choice should be based on each child's abilities, interests and physical size.