Customer Reviews for Backyard Discovery Skyfort II All Cedar Swing Playset

We did a lot of research before purchasing this set, and we are very happy with it. We have 5 kids ages 2-9 and our oldest is about 5ft tall. We wanted something that kids of all ages could use that wouldn’t be too flimsy for lots of kids, and that our oldest could still use. This thing is sturdy! We replaced the middle bar thing with another swing. we often have 3 kids swinging on this at one time, and the set doesn’t move at all. My husband is 6’2” and can stand upright in the upstairs of the main tower. At the same time, I don’t feel like it is unsafe for our 2 year old. It did take quite some time to put together, but the sheer amount of bolts on this thing really gives me peace of mind.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My kids love there playset. It's great quality and with proper care it will last forever. Thank you backyard discovery for making great products

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We purchased this for our daughters 2nd birthday and she loves it! We feel good knowing the set is safe and amazing quality and love watching her imagination run fold in her own little playground. Looking forward to having this set for many many years! 10/10 would buy again!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Keeps the kids happy for hours on end.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought this at the beginning of summer for my 6,5 and 2 year old. It definitely was higher than I had anticipated and I’ve had to be very careful with my kids in it. Monkey bar area is very high and is about a 3-4 ft drop from hanging for my older kids. However it is a great swing set for them to grow into. I put together almost exclusively by myself within 5 days with the help of my kids (haha). Only complaint with instructions was to very closely pay attention to pilot holes for directionality. Had to undo several steps on a few occasions. And the markings on the boards were VERY faint. Difficult to read which pieces were what for building. Kids love it and I have been very happy with it!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We ordered this for three features, the picnic table/playhouse, the monkey bars and the swings. Our kids (5 and 7) love this so much. The crows nest is a huge hit. They love to play pretend house and boat, they eat lunch on the picnic table. The lower area is a great for with just a few tarps attached. It's amazing! So pleased with this high quality playset! (As an aside, the building of the playset was a lot of hard work. My handy husband spent 37 hours (with the help you see here). A great lesson for our kids in how hard work and perseverance is needed to complete great tasks.)

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We bought this in June for our grandkids and they absolutely love it! When they’re not climbing and swinging, they’re hanging out in the clubhouse up top or at the picnic table. It is a beautiful addition to our yard as well. We’ve gotten so many compliments on how it’s such a nice-looking swingset. It took us a couple of weekends to assemble - we had all the parts laid out and organized on the ground beforehand. In the evenings when we’re out back sitting on our patio it’s almost like a centerpiece in the yard against the sky. It’s big enough to where our grandkids and the neighbor kids can enjoy it all at once, and it’s held up pretty good so far. It’s been a great investment!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We love it, the kids love it! It was a bit difficult to follow the instructions and sort through all the lumber and hardware when building yourself and some of the pre drilled pieces were drilled a bit off but overall with many hands and a good chunk of time we were able to get the job done and now enjoy this awesome play set!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought this a few months ago and my granddaughter loves it!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This fort has great directions and goes together easily with some time invested. The wood is a little fragile in some spots but a good buy overall!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Husband and I bought this and put together ourselves(easy with directions but time consuming) for our girls 8 & 4. They loved it and have so much fun imagining all sorts of adventures in the fort or sandbox! Highly recommend

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Purchased this for the grands and they absolutely love it.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought this set earlier this year and its awesome! It looks great, the kids love it. However there was an obscene amount of different hardware that absolutely could have been more standardized rather than having 30 kinds of screws, 30 kinds of bolts. Assembly is not at all user friendly because of this. You spend 3/4 of the time trying to find the right pieces for each step. Also, it took enough time sorting all the pieces, wood and hardware, that they ended up sitting out for a few days until I could start and throughout assembly. During this time quite a few planks started to warp, crack, some way worse than others. It wasnt so bad at first so I started putting it together, by the end of it I'd wished I'd made a warranty claim but by that time I just wanted to get it finished. It looks good, the kids have fun, but assembly was made way more difficult than it could be, and the quality of the lumber was not great especially for the price.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We bought this for our daughters birthday and she cannot stop playing on it. All the parts came with the order and it was easy to assemble, just took some time. High quality product that will bring years of memories!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We replaced a smaller swing set with this and are thrilled with it! Our granddaughters love it! It was not difficult to put together as it has thorough instructions. The variety of swings, the slide, the climbing wall and so much more makes it to be so fun for the grands. We love that the slide is one piece. We are very pleased with it and can't wait to have years of memories made on it!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I was able to fulfill my own childhood dream of getting this for my son. I always dreamed of getting a playset like this when I was a child, but was never able to. So I got this for my son. It took about 3 days for my husband and I to put together (FYI he’s a mechanic and familiar with power tools and following instructions). It came in 4 boxes, and the pieces were not organized at all. I had to act an inventory person collecting all necessary pieces from each box, while my husband was in charge of installation. Sadly, 2 weeks after it was finished, we had a spontaneous wind storm that blew the whole thing over. We filed an insurance claim, and replaced it. It took about 2 days the next time around- we knew what we were doing this time, and we were able to save some sections from the first one which saved time. We anchored the next one with 4 cement footings. No problems with the second one. Despite all this hardship with it, my son loves it, and we don’t regret getting it at all. Very happy with this purchase.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Wonderful playset.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We bought this for our grandchildren and they love to play on it! Ages 8 and 2 1/2. We did seal off the monkey bars so our little one doesn't fall off. The 8 year old can still access the bars from the other end. Love this set and so do our grandkids!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought this for my three little boys birthday present and it has been a hit ever since!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We bought this in august for my kids and they absolutely love it! They think we go to the park everyday! There are so many features that they can use now and so many they can grow into!

We opted to have the assembly team build the set for us - the team was actually one guy and he spent about 12 hrs building it - my 2yo loves it - we’re so happy with our purchase.

Very pleased with the play set thus far (completed building it in early April 2023). The written instructions were quite detailed and accurate, however, we often referred to the video to ensure our orientation was correct. The written instructions were not as easy to determine the orientation of the pieces that were to be assembled. Also, and this was a real problem that all four of us who were involved in its construction experienced, and that is the identifying part numbers on the wood. The markings were so poor that we often had to choose our pieces by comparing them to the drawings in the instructions (guesstimate). I would strongly suggest to those responsible for improving the building experience by the consumer to seriously consider improving the markings on the wood. Faded black ink on dark brown wood is not at all easy to read; what's more, some pieces were not stamped at all! On a more positive note, the BILT app was amazing!

I bought this 8 months ago it’s been great for my daughters they spend hours playing on it no issues. Instructions are easy to follow. Comes with everything you need

This was a gift to our son for his birthday (and several birthdays to follow. We assembled it over the majority of two days with only minor issues. It has been up for 3 days now and our son has spent hours of playing on it.

I did lots of research to find a play set that had all of the features I wanted for my grandsons. This one fit all of my requirements! Fortunately my son-in-law is very handy. He had some assistance from friends with the initial structure then completed by himself. Instructions were detailed and accurate. We LOVE it!

Takes an enormous amount of time to assemble but in why end it is worth it- it is epic!

Purchased this playset from Sam’s and from purchase to set up was perfect. Playset delivered and installed within 2 weeks of Christmas with no issues. The techs even replaced a broken piece without me having to do anything! Kids enjoy playing on the set just wish it had a 2 person glider instead of the handle bars and it is smaller than the picture but overall a great purchase with no regrets,

The Backyard Discovery Sky for 2 is a fantastic addition to any backyard that provides hours of fun and imaginative play for kids. This playset is designed with safety in mind, featuring sturdy and durable construction that ensures your kids can climb, swing, and slide to their heart's content without any worry. The set includes a sturdy fort with a colorful canopy, two swings with adjustable heights, and a slide that provides a thrilling ride for kids. The swings are made with soft-grip chains that prevent pinching and the slide has high walls and a wide base to ensure a safe landing. One of the best things about the Sky for 2 is that it is designed to grow with your children. The swings have adjustable heights, so they can be raised as your kids grow taller. The fort is also spacious enough to accommodate multiple kids and can be used for imaginative play, such as playing house, pirates, or anything else they can imagine. Overall, the Backyard Discovery Sky for 2 is an excellent investment for any family looking to provide their kids with a fun and safe outdoor play experience. It is well-built, easy to assemble, and provides endless opportunities for active play and imaginative exploration. Your kids will love it, and you'll love that they're getting exercise and fresh air while having a great time.

My parents and I coordinated the purchase of the Skyfort II for my three kids (10, 7, and 5) this past Christmas. Best purchase ever. Even in less than great weather, my kids are clamoring to get outside. That’s right it’s 2023 and my kids want to be outside. My 10 year old is pushing 80 pounds and this equipment is holding firm under his weight on the swing. It’s held up against much larger kids as well. There is no or only barely noticeable twisting or buckling that I had seen on some of our earlier and cheaper play sets. It’s held me as I sat in the fort part of the structure without so much as a creaking of wood and I’m well over 200 pounds. I will say we did pay to have it professionally installed and it was worth it. My kids love it. My wife and I love it. Everyone that’s come to our house love it. I cannot recommend the Skyfort II highly enough.

We really wanted a playset that had swings and monkey bars, so we were glad we found this one! It’s been great so far, took a couple days to assemble but the kids love it and it seems like it will be great for years to come.