Customer Reviews for Lifetime Adventure Swing Set

I bought this playset four years ago; unfortunately, we had to recently sell it due to moving to a townhouse. We truly loved the playset and our kids and the neighborhood kids played countless hours on it; my 8 year old son even spent the night in the clubhouse. Looking back, the decision to purchase it was worth every penny. We are going to miss it. I am not the guy who loves to build things, but it was relatively simple to follow the instructions. It took me two days to build by myself with some occassional help from my wife to hold things in place as it was coming together. The third day was spent attaching some ancillary items. The hardest part of the build was putting the rope netting in place. Another important detail is to make sure you are matching the picture to the instructions and the details of the drawing. Lastly, the bolts are designed to last a lifetime, so the way it goes together is really sturdy but time consuming making the build somewhat difficult.

We love this playset but do not love how easily it blew across our yard, taking out trees in the process, and narrowly missing our house. It ended in a heap of twisted metal and broken plastic. The wind was minimal at the time and the sandbox immediately adjacent to the playset did not even have the lid blown off. I watched in horror as the whole thing unfolded; a construction worker next door saw it happen too and came running to make sure everyone was okay. Luckily no kids were on the playset at the time! I do not know if I can, in good conscience, recommend a playset that has the potential to do this. The playset weighs a lot, so the design must be faulty in order to create an uplift that can carry something so big.

We love this playset but do not love how easily it blew across our yard, taking out trees in the process, and narrowly missing our house. It ended in a heap of twisted metal and broken plastic. The wind was minimal at the time and the sandbox immediately adjacent to the playset did not even have the lid blown off. I watched in horror as the whole thing unfolded; a construction worker next door saw it happen too and came running to make sure everyone was okay. Luckily no kids were on the playset at the time! I do not know if I can, in good conscience, recommend a playset that has the potential to do this. The playset weighs a lot, so the design must be faulty in order to create an uplift that can carry something so big.

This playset is awesome and my kids love it! It took me about 10hrs to build and I didn't run into any issues with the assembly other than breaking two plastic caps. It was completely my fault that the caps broke but when I asked Heidi the Lifetime Customer Service rep how I could order more caps and what the cost would be, she said "I apologize for the inconvenience you have experienced." This company is awesome, not only did they apologize for my stupidity, but they also sent me replacement parts free of charge!!

We almost bought the Climb and Slide Playset but decided on the Lifetime Adventure Tower instead because it has more activities. We bought this just in time to assemble it before the cool weather arrived. My wife and I worked together as a team for about six evenings. Our son-in-law helped put the roof on. Halfway through the process we had the part numbers memorized. The instructions were clear and precise. I was pleasantly surprised to see a separate package of spare parts. Yes indeed! The grandkids love it, therefore, so do we! Note: We added the baby swing that's on the end. It does not come with the unit.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We have had this playset in our backyard for about 6 months now. My kids love playing on this. It will be nice when my littlest daughter will be able to climb the ladder more skillfully (she is 18 months.) My only complaint so far is that it's not incredibly little kid friendly. Next summer will be a lot better for her to be climbing the ladder and rock wall. The materials seem like they will last for ever. The area we live in can get very windy. We have had a couple really bad windstorms and it didn't even budge which is awesome! A lot of trampolines will fly down the neighborhood causing damage, which is one of the reasons we decided to forgo a trampoline and purchase a swing set.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We bought this 2 years ago, set it up our selves (mistakeon our part, I suggest paying to have them come build it). My kids played on it for the 1st year non stop and now every so often play on it. The only thing negative I have to say about it is, it's meant for kids 4 or older, or kids that are at least 3 feet tall. The gap between the ropes and bars to climb are difficult for little ones to navigate.

I initially purchased and built this playset last summer for my son. He absolutely loved it, as did his mom and I. Unfortunately, over the course of the winter, we had some pretty bad winds one night and the playset was torn from its anchors and tossed across our yard. As a family, we were heartbroken having to tell our son that his swing set was gone, but after contacting Lifetime, they sent us an entirely new set under warranty. To say that we were impressed is an understatement. Needless to say, when I built this for a 2nd time, I double anchored every pole down so now I'm pretty sure it'll survive anything mother nature can throw at it. I would recommend purchasing the extra set of anchors if you live in wind prone areas as the playset only comes with 2. Overall, we could not be happier with this playset and company!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Our four boys love their adventure tower swing set and would play on it every day if we would let them.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Lots of fun hours to be had on this playground!! I love that it will give them outside activities!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We love this play set. We love the swings and the bar swing. There is a car track up on top of the base of the tower. The steering wheel on top of the tower works good. Slide is fun and fast. The whole structure is sturdy and stable for the kids at play. A really good buy

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We have had our playground set from lifetime product for around ten years. With five kids of ages it is great to have a product that can stand the test of time and still look just as great as the day we bought it. Even the swings are in excellent condition

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] After 3 years of daily use from dozens of neighborhood kids (ages 1-25) the swing set still appears almost brand new and continues to be fun for our entire family.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My 10 and 13 year old kids absolutely love this playset! We've had it about 5 years, and it still looks like new. My 13 year old son has autism and loves to swing. The problem is, he is 130 pounds and can really get a swing set rocking. Not this thing! It's so sturdy, I don't worry one bit about it supporting his weight. My daughter loves too!

I feel bad rating this with 1 star because I really give it a 4 overall. Except I want people to be away! My parents bought this set for the grandkids. My kids okay with it all the time. And have complained and cried when walking up or down the slide that it's hot! Well today when all the kids were playing my 2 year old nephew climbed up the slide and started screaming. We ran over to grab him off and to my horror the pads of his feet were raw. The slide burned his feet so bad! We ran him in and soaked them but decided he needed medical attention. He has 2nd degree burns on both feet! Had to be put under given morphine and had his feet scrapped and wrapped. He goes to the burn unit tomorrow! He can't walk for 4-6 weeks! Guys this is so so scary! And burns are nothing to mess around with. The saddest part is today's high was 77 degrees in Utah. The slide got that hot! Please please be cautious! Wet the slide wear pants. Don't let your babies get burned!!!

We purchased this playset a little over a year ago, and we have loved every minute of it. Here are some of my favorite features. Room to swing: My little kids are too short to do much with the trapeze swing, so we have the two regular swings and a baby swing up all at once. I was worried that the swings would be too close together and we would have bumping issues, but there’s plenty of room for all three of my kids to swing at the same time. Propeller swing: One of my very favorite features! When my 1-year-old wasn’t big enough to climb up to the clubhouse platform, she could play on the propeller swing by herself, and I didn’t worry about her since it’s so close to the ground. The bigger kids love this one too. They pile on and ask a parent to swing them back and forth (similar to a tire swing), or they use it as a “hang out” spot. Small footprint: We picked this playset over other playsets by Lifetime because our backyard is skinny. This one fits nicely with plenty of room around it, and I think that it has more fun features than some of the playsets with larger footprints. Slanted metal ladder: I like this ladder because it is easy for little ones to climb up. My 1 ½ year old can now do it herself. There are other more challenging ways for the bigger kids to climb up, like the rock wall and the cargo net, but this simple ladder is the one that’s used most often at our house. Sturdy: When we’d had our playset for only a few months, a tornado touched down in a nearby town, and our neighborhood experienced extremely high winds. Garbage cans, house siding, fences and trampolines were flying through the air but this playset didn’t budge, even without being cemented into the ground. We are looking forward to years and years of fun on this Lifetime clubhouse playset!

We have owned this swingset for 5 months now. I had done reseach for probably six months making sure this is what we needed. Was worried most about the curved ladder and little kids but kids as young as two can do it. I do stand close by most times to be sure they don't need help. I also love this swingset as I can climb up to the top to be with them and I can also swing with them and they also love that. Well worth it. We opted to have someone put together for us and it only took them half a day.

We bought this product with a few hesitations and we were proved wrong! Our first concern was if it was going to be hard to climb up the green metal ladder for our 3yr old son and 2yr old newphew. They both can climb it great and have yet to have a fall! Second I feared they would be bored with it. I was wrong again! I was super surprised just how much they have enjoyed the little car tracks on top the platform. They take their cars out their and play for literally hours. My 6yr old girl loves it and I thought she was the one who would be easily bored with it. I have been super happy with the shade the top provides because we have no trees in our yard and thankfully it keeps them and the platform cool and out of the sun! My only complaint is the slide can get pretty hot in the summer sun! My kids like to use their water toys to water it down and go down in their swimsuits, but again it does get very hot as a caution! All in all we have been very very happy with the quailty and the fun it provides!

I bought this set about 6 months ago for my young children and fully expect that it will last until my kids are grown and bring their kids to play on it. Assembly takes significant time but is not terribly difficult if you have a few people there to help.

I chose this product for its powder-coated steel frame. I am not a fan of wood because of its high maintenance and splinter risk. This product is awesome. I have had it for 2 1/2 years and it has not fade and T he rope ladder is in great condition. My 3 and 5 year old enjoy imagining it as a pirate ship and a castle. Thank you for such a high quality product.

My son bought this play set for his young children when he moved into our home. They loved it. We live in a high wind area and at first worried about whether it could withstand the strong gusts of wind. Made it through one year without any problems. My older grandchildren loved to play on the swing set as much as the little ones. It doesn't tip when heavier kids swing very high. Love that. The only problem is he took the swing when he moved. I'm going to have to invest in a Lifetime play set myself now.

My husband and I purchased this play set for out granddaughter two years ago for her 5th birthday. At the time she was so very happy and said it was the best present ever! She is still saying it as she and the neighborhood children all love to play on it.she live in a 4 season climate and it gets every kind of weather but has held up beautifully. My husband is constantly amazed every time we go to visit and the set not only appears new but still feels like new. We thought it was a bit pricey at the time we got it but did not want wood due to the possible splinters and deterioration over a few years. We can't say enough great things about this play set because it has made both our granddaughter and us very happy and we expect it to for years to come.

I purchased the Adventure Tower Play set six months ago. My grandkids love it. I put it by our pool so they can slide down the slide into the pool. They have a ball with it. We live in Arizona so I installed a mister system on it. It keeps it cool so they can play in the heat of the day. When they are done playing the tower holds their pool toys. I'm so happy I bought this. I would highly recommend this play set. Instructions for assembly were easy to follow. I am a Grandmother...my son and I put it together.

We bought this as a longterm gift for our three grandchildren who are now 3, 2 and almost 1. They love it now and I think it will last until the 3 year old is a teenager. Very sturdy construction and built to last. I'm sure it will outlast the wooden playsets that I considered during my shopping research!

I just bought the adventure tower for my kids last week and they absolutely love it. It's well built and very sturdy and good quality. I paid the extra money for lifetime to assemble it and I'm glad I did their are a lot of pieces.

This play set is absolutely perfect for our growing family. The material is so sturdy and durable. The assembly video was very helpful and it took a full day to put together with two people. The colors are fun and inviting for children yet still look cohesive in our backyard. Some of the favorite features for our children are the playhouse where they can draw with chalk, look through the binoculars and drive the "pirate ship" and the monkey bars. This play set allows for lots of imaginative play. Our children are 5 and 4 and can use all of the features of the playset and can still grow into for years to come. The size of this playset is large but manageable for those who have open space in their backyard. Overall it is perfect for our growing family and can be used by children of all ages. I would absolutely recommend this to anyone looking to have a lifetime playground in their backyard.

My kids love this set! I have a 5 year old who is a pro with all the amenities, and a 1 year old who loves the swing and the slide. It's very sturdy and looks/feels like it will last a long time!

Easy to assemble!

This is one heavy duty play set. It’s hard to line up bolts unless on perfectly flat ground. Boxes weren’t labelled for setup. Other than a couple minor inconveniences, they play set is great and hope it last until the kids are all grown up.

To start we purchased this set because it required less routine maintenance as compared to the wooden sets sold at various big box stores. It also had a nice mix of elements/features, and when inspecting similar lifetime sets found locally we found them to be well built with a nice finish. The delivery came in about 2 weeks on an extra long pallet, 3 times the length of a a standard pallet. The delivery company was ABF, and the driver took great care in unloading the set, and encouraged us to inspect for damage. A standard pallet Jack could not move the set, so the pieces were off loaded individually. Overall we found the instructions to be good, and we didn’t have to use any of the provided spare parts. A level area to start is key, or find a method to have each leg be made level. Additionally, we found a response from lifetime to a posted question online regarding the placement of the set in relation to the recommended depth of mulch. This is important as the set is not to be placed on top of the mulch, and the instructions do not address this well. We had 2-3 adults aid in assembling at various points, and it definitely cannot be easily assembled solo. The set could be put together in a weekend 10-12 hours, possibly less time with more aid. Overall not a hard build, but definitely time consuming. I would classify myself as an advanced DIYer/ civil engineer professionally.