Playground Playhouse Plan・3-Sizes

Welcome to the Playground Playhouse Plan, one of Paul’s most beloved designs and for good reason! Offered in three sizes, Standard, Deluxe, and Supreme.  These plans offer flexibility for any backyard and play style. The Standard size delivers cozy charm and solid play potential, while the Deluxe adds a larger deck and room for accessories. The Supreme version reigns supreme as the ultimate in backyard fun, offering expansive loft space, elevated deck areas, and plenty of spots for playing, lounging, or making up stories. All three designs feature sufficient indoor play space, spacious decks, and the classic playhouse feel that has made this plan a family favorite.

These playhouses strike the perfect balance between cozy and adventurous. Each version accommodates slides, swings, rock walls, or sandbox areas underneath. Swings can hang from the deck platform; sandboxes or crawl spaces can be built beneath; decks offer staging space for pretend adventures. With everything you need for creative, active backyard fun packed into one thoughtful plan set, the Playground Playhouse truly delivers on imagination, versatility, and classic playhouse joy.

Features:

• One of our most popular DIY projects with high levels of interactivity and engagement
• 120ft² (Standard), 164ft² (Deluxe) or 275ft² (Supreme)  in usable play space
• Elevated playhouse concept made to be combined with residential playground equipment
  
• Designed to accept high number of backyard playground accessories and attachments
• Instructions include a rock wall, gang plank, bucket & pulley post, ship ladder and swingset
• Gable roof with 1 or 2 awing attachments (Standard & Supreme) provides shelter from the elements
  
• Operating front door and rear escape exit
• 12' swing-set attachment @ 7½' clearance (Deluxe)
  
• 8' max (Standard & Deluxe) to 8' 10" max (Supreme) interior head room
• Made to use real glass shed windows
• Underside can be used as a space space or for storage, with the Supreme size capable of hanging elements
• Designed for children aged 3-12
• 35 page (Standard) to 37 page (Supreme), step by step PDF plan

Plan Category:

🤸🏼 Playground Playset Plans

Dimensions:

Standard:

• 12' Wide
  
• 12' Deep
• 13' 10" Tall
  

Deluxe:

• 16' Wide (w/o swingset)
  
• 28' Wide (w/ swingset)
• 14' Deep
• 13' 8" Tall
  

Supreme:

• 24' Wide
  
• 12' Deep (w/o gang plank)
  
• 24' Deep (w gang plank)
• 16' 6" Tall
  

Framing Details:

• Joists: 2x8 - 16" O.C.
• Walls: 2x4 - 16" O.C.
• Rafters: 2x6 - 16" O.C.

Roofing Details:

• 45° gable roof pitch (Standard) | 35° gable roof pitch (Deluxe & Supreme)
  
• 70 ft² (Deluxe), 95ft² (Standard) and 170 ft² (Supreme) of total roof coverage.  Typically, 10% should be added to the roofing material order to account for waste and overlap.

Lumber List | Standard:

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

Decking:
( 5 ) 5/4" x 6 x 8'
( 2 ) 5/4" x 6 x 10'
( 22 ) 5/4" x 6 x 12'

2x2:
( 10 ) 2” x 2” x 8'

2x4:
( 30 ) 2” x 4” x 8'
( 9 ) 2” x 4” x 10'
( 20 ) 2” x 4” x 12'

2x6:
( 9 ) 2” x 6” x 8'
( 6 ) 2” x 6” x 10'
( 6 ) 2” x 6” x 12'
( 1 ) 2” x 6” x 16'

2x8:
( 1 ) 2” x 8” x 8'
( 12 ) 2” x 8” x 10'
( 4 ) 2” x 8” x 12'

4x4:
( 5 ) 4" x 4" x 8'
( 7 ) 4" x 4" x 10'
( 2 ) 4" x 4" x 12'

Plywood:
( 7 ) 4' x 8' x ½"
( 5 ) 4' x 8' x ¾"

Lumber List | Deluxe:

Decking:
( 5 ) 5/4" x 6 x 8'
( 7 ) 5/4" x 6 x 10'
( 9 ) 5/4" x 6 x 12'
( 13 ) 5/4" x 6 x 16'

2x2:
( 18 ) 2” x 2” x 8'

2x4:
( 42 ) 2” x 4” x 8'
( 11 ) 2” x 4” x 10'
( 18 ) 2” x 4” x 12'

2x6:
( 2 ) 2” x 6” x 8'
( 8 ) 2” x 6” x 10'
( 11 ) 2” x 6” x 12'

2x8:
( 4 ) 2” x 8” x 8'
( 16 ) 2” x 8” x 10'
( 3 ) 2” x 8” x 12'
( 2 ) 2” x 8” x 16'

2x10:
( 1 ) 2” x 10” x 12'

4x4:
( 9 ) 4" x 4" x 8'
( 10 ) 4" x 4" x 10'
( 2 ) 4" x 4" x 12'

4x6:
( 2 ) 4" x 6" x 10'
( 1 ) 4" x 6" x 12'

Plywood:
( 10 ) 4' x 8' x ½"

Lumber List | Supreme:

Decking:
( 7 ) 5/4" x 6 x 8'
( 6 ) 5/4" x 6 x 10'
( 56 ) 5/4" x 6 x 12'

2x2:
( 17 ) 2” x 2” x 8'

2x4:
( 55 ) 2” x 4” x 8'
( 19 ) 2” x 4” x 10'
( 17 ) 2” x 4” x 12'

2x6:
( 16 ) 2” x 6” x 8'
( 13 ) 2” x 6” x 10'
( 11 ) 2” x 6” x 12'

2x8:
( 1 ) 2” x 8” x 8'
( 11 ) 2” x 8” x 10'
( 21 ) 2” x 8” x 12'
( 4 ) 2” x 8” x 16'

4x4:
( 23 ) 4" x 4" x 8'
( 10 ) 4" x 4" x 10'

Plywood:
( 8 ) 4' x 8' x ½"
( 8 ) 4' x 8' x ¾"