Your at home kids playground
Many of us would have WISHED for an at home playground, especially since all our little ones were banned from the closed off play structures in every neighborhood (damn you COVID).
There are TONS of play structures ready to purchase and assemble at home but if you feel like leaving your creativity some more room, we will give you some useful tips and tricks what to look out for when building your very own kids adventure play paradise (and they will surely love you for that).
First off let’s talk about some of the best structures that you can purchase, that are sturdy and give a lot of room to adventure and to keep those little bees busy while staying in the safety of your home.
The little cedar playhouse and sandbox (6’ x6’) for $3,069 provides so many play options, along with a small indoor area that can be the perfect “club house” for your child and friends. The elevated construction mimik a perfect tree house like scenario and also give another useful area underneath the house that is a great spot for a sandbox. The price is definitely in the higher range due to its many facades but most definitely a great investment and durability for about 6-8 years.
If you are looking to get something for a smaller pocket expense, online retailers like overstock.com offer great deals on outdoor play structures.
For all of you DIY enthusiasts, the main things to consider when building your own structure are height, wood materials (cedar wood is an excellent choice and very sturdy), wood sealer for weather resistance to ensure that your construction will last as long as possible. Really when it comes down to any playhouse/treehouse structure, the options are endless and you can let your creativity flourish.
If you want to get some ideas for your very proudly built playhouse, check out below what we created for Emily’s children in her backyard and you can find the entire before and after project on our landscape project page