Alpine Backyard Playground Plan

Transform your backyard into an expansive adventure zone with the Alpine Backyard Playground Plan. Spanning 16×32 feet and offering 348 square feet of play space across three levels, this DIY project is designed for families with multiple children or those who love hosting neighborhood playdates. The plan includes detailed instructions for building a swing set, rock wall, gang plank, and ship ladder, ensuring a comprehensive play experience. With seven total entrances/exits and three trap doors, the design promotes interactive play and exploration. The 12-foot swing-set attachment at 7½-foot high clearance adds to the excitement, making it suitable for children aged 3-10.

Constructed to maximize longevity, the Alpine Playground Plan features 2x6 joists, 2x4 walls, and 2x6 rafters, ensuring a sturdy structure. The 45° gable roof pitch provides ample headroom, with 4.5-foot max interior headroom for the 1st and 2nd floors and 8-foot max interior headroom for the 3rd floor. The plan includes a comprehensive 100-page, step-by-step PDF guide, making it accessible for DIY enthusiasts. Whether you're looking to create a pirate ship-themed adventure or a multi-level jungle gym, this plan offers the flexibility and space to bring your vision to life.

Features:

• Three story swing set with a total of 348ft² in usable space
• Includes instructions to build a swing set, rock wall, gang plank and ship ladder
• 12' swing-set attachment @ 7½' high clearance
• 7 total entrances/exits from the 1st to 3rd floor
• 3 total trap doors
• 4.5' max interior head room for 1st & 2nd floors.  8' max interior head room for 3rd floor.
• Designed for children aged 3-10
• 100 page, step by step PDF plan

Plan Category:

🤸🏼 Playground Playset Plans

Dimensions:

• 32' Wide (w/ swing-set attachment)
• 16' Wide (w/o swing-set attachment)
• 21' Deep (w/ gang plank)
• 16' Deep (w/o gang plank)
• 19' Tall

Framing Details:

• Joists: 2x6 - 16" O.C.
• Walls: 2x4 - 16" O.C.
• Rafters: 2x6 - 16" O.C.

Roofing Details:

• 45° gable roof pitch
• 235 ft² of total roof coverage.  Typically, 10% should be added to the roofing material order to account for waste and overlap.

Lumber List:

Make sure to take advantage of any volume discount from your local lumber yard!

Decking:
( 30 )  5/4” x 6” x 8'
( 4 )  5/4” x 6” x 10'
( 124 )  5/4” x 6” x 12'
( 10 )  5/4” x 6” x 16'

2x4:
( 84 )  2” x 4” x 8'
( 24 )  2” x 4” x 10'
( 45 )  2” x 4” x 12'
( 5 )  2” x 4” x 16'

2x6:
( 14 ) 2” x 6” x 8'
( 27 ) 2” x 6” x 10'
( 37 ) 2” x 6” x 12'
( 6 ) 2” x 6” x 16'

2x8:
( 2 ) 2” x 8” x 10'
( 2 ) 2” x 8” x 12'

4x4:
( 9 ) 4” x 4” x 8'
( 4 ) 4” x 4” x 12'

4x6:
( 3 ) 4” x 6” x 10'
( 1 ) 4” x 6” x 12'

Plywood:
( 9 ) 4' x 8' x ½” Plywood Non-PT
( 1 ) 4' x 8' x ¾” Plywood PT