Molly's Swingset Plan

Get swinging and climbing in style with Molly’s Swing Set Plan, a perfectly sized backyard playset built for kids who love to hang out, literally! With two elevated walkways, hang points for rope swings or climbing accessories, and a multilayered centered platforms to climb up or cross, this design encourages aerial play that still feels safe. It’s a top pick for energetic children who want to explore heights, and hang from ropes or rings in complete confidence.

This plan is full of spots to add climbing ropes, a swing set, monkey bars, or a cargo net; perfect for mixing and matching accessories to match your little one’s style. The deck is elevated enough for daring climbs or see-saw moments, yet not overly tall for toddler use. Simple to build and playful by design, Molly’s Swing Set is a dream come true for kids eager to invent their own horizon in your backyard.

Features:

• Three story playset with a total of 120ft² in usable play space
• 24' of room for swing attachments or monkey bars
• Duel 12' swing-set attachment @ 7' 9" high clearance
• Seven 14" x 21" shed window openings
• 3rd story balcony
• 1st level can be used as a sand box
• Room for a slide and ship ladder
• 4' head room on 1st story | 4' 4" head room on 2nd story | 7' 5" max head room on 3rd story
• 36 page, step by step PDF plan
• Designed for children aged 3-10

Plan Category:

🤸🏼 Playground Playset Plans

Dimensions:

• 30' Wide
• 13' Deep
• 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
• 70 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:
( 18 )  5/4” x 6” x 8'
( 1 )  5/4” x 6” x 10'
( 45 )  5/4” x 6” x 12'

2x2:
( 4 )  2” x 2" x 3'
( 26 )  2” x 4” x 8'

2x4:
( 7 )  2” x 4” x 8'
( 28 )  2” x 4” x 10'
( 41 )  2” x 4” x 12'

2x6:
( 7 ) 2” x 6” x 8'
( 10 ) 2” x 6” x 10'
( 12 ) 2” x 6” x 12'
( 4 ) 2” x 6” x 16'

2x8:
(1) 2” x 8” x 8'

4x4:
( 15 ) 4” x 4” x 8'
( 2 ) 4” x 4” x 10'

4x6:
( 4 ) 4” x 6” x 12'

Plywood:
(3) 4' x 8' x ¾" Plywood