Sky Sentry Swingset Plan

The Sky Sentry swingset plan was designed to get straight to the fun and maximize play space for a no compromising backyard playground experience. It's open concept layout and 7' standard deck height allows for framing and attaching up to eight different accessories and add-ons.  A 3rd level crow's nest elevates children over 15' in the air to catch a good glimpse of the neighborhood.  Also included are instructions to frame a 12' swing set attachment.  Don't forget to also add a tire-swing underneath.

If you're looking for an elevated playset concept, but also want a playhouse to go along with it, check out our Elevated Adventure Plan.  For a smaller open concept playset, see our Red Summit design.

Features:

• Elevated 8x12 platform is designed to accommodate numerous playground accessories and attachments.
• 7' main deck height accepts standard residential playground equipment (5' and 7' deck height residential playground equipment is industry standard)
• 128ft² of usable play space
• 3rd level crow's nest
• Blueprints include framing instructions for:
  - Rock wall
  - Ship Ladder
  - Bucket & pulley
  - 12' wide swing set
• Additional open areas in the railing accommodate additional accessories such as cargo nets, fire poles, slides, etc.

• Open gable roof design allows more cooling airflow while keeping out the elements

• 12' long swing-set attachment in rear

• Elevated design allows play area underneath

• Designed for children aged 2-12

• 44 page, step by step PDF plan

Plan Category:

🤸🏼 Playground Playset Plans

Dimensions:

• 8' Wide
• 12' Deep (No swing set and rock-wall)
• 30' Deep (With swing set and rock-wall)
• 16' Tall

Framing Details:

• Joists: 2x8 - 16" O.C. (Main Platform)
• Joists: 2x6 - 16" O.C. (Crow's Nest Platform)
• Rafters: 2x6 - 16" O.C.

Roofing Details:

• 45° gable roof pitch
• 120 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 ask about and take advantage of any volume discount from your local lumber yard!

Decking:
( 34 ) 5/4” x 6” x 8'
( 6 ) 5/4” x 6” x 12'

1x8:
( 4 ) 1” x 8” x 8'

2x2:
( 88 ) 2” x 2” x 3'

2x4:
( 15 ) 2” x 4” x 8'
( 4 ) 2” x 4” x 10'
( 8 ) 2” x 4” x 12'

2x6:
( 38 ) 2” x 6” x 8'
( 6 ) 2” x 6” x 10'
( 13 ) 2” x 6” x 12'
( 1 ) 2” x 6” x 16'

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

2x12:
( 4 ) 2” x 12” x 8'

4x4:
( 12 ) 4” x 4” x 8'
( 1 ) 4” x 4” x 10'
( 2 ) 4” x 4” x 12'

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

6x6:
( 4 ) 6” x 6” x 10'

Plywood:
( 5 ) ½" Plywood Sheets

Hardware List:

• (20 lbs) GRK 3” R4 Screws
• (10 lbs) GRK 2½"” R4 Screws