The O'Connor Swing-Set plan is one of our mid-sized playground blueprints. Designed for kids aged 3-12, this plan comes in both the standard 8✕17 size and the deluxe 26✕29 size. This playset is perfect for a family of 2 or more and parents with a drive to build something cool!
The O'Connor is modeled to be more in the mainstream, pre-assembled style of backyard playgrounds, with the caveat of being totally DIY with step by step illustrations and instructions. Made up of two levels and a gable roof, the O'Connor swing set plan totals 96 square feet of play space and includes a 12' swing-set, as well as a rock wall and gang plank. A great backyard project for active children!
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Features:
- One of our most popular projects with high levels of interactivity and engagement
- Two level swingset with a total of 96 ft² (standard) or 177 ft² (deluxe) in usable space
- Includes instructions to build a rock wall, gang plank and ship ladder
- 12' swing-set attachment @ 7½' clearance
- 4 (standard) or 11 (deluxe) total entrances/exits on the 2nd level
- 8' 5" Max interior head room
- Designed for children aged 3-12
- 49 page (standard) or 67 page (deluxe), step by step PDF plan
Plan Category:
Dimensions (Standard):
- 29½' Wide (w/ swing-set attachment)
- 8' Wide (w/o swing-set attachment)
- 17' Deep (w/ rock wall & gang plank)
- 6' Deep (w/o rock wall & gang plank)
- 13½' Tall
Dimensions (Deluxe):
- 23½' Wide (w/ swing-set attachment)
- 26½' Deep (w/ rock wall & gang plank)
- 11' Deep (w/o rock wall & gang plank)
- 13½' Tall
Framing Details:
- Joists: 2x6 - 16" O.C.
- Walls: 2x4 - 16" O.C.
- Rafters: 2x6 - 16" O.C.
Roofing Details:
- 45° gable roof pitch
- 96 ft² (standard) or 166 ft² (deluxe) 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 ask about and take advantage of any volume discount from your local lumber yard!
Decking:
(32) 5/4" x 6 x 8'
(16) 5/4" x 6 x12'
Framing:
(7) 2” x 4” x 8'
(4) 2” x 4” x 10'
(9) 2” x 4” x 12'
(20) 2” x 6” x 8'
(6) 2” x 6” x 10'
(7) 2” x 6” x 12'
(2) 2” x 8” x 8'
(5) 2” x 8” x 12'
(3) 4” x 6” x 10'
(1) 4” x 6” x 12'
(2) 4" x 4" x 10'
Plywood:
(4) 4' x 8' x ½” Plywood
(1) 4' x 8' x ⅝” Plywood
Hardware List:
- (10lbs) GRK 3” R4 Screws
- (15lbs) GRK 2” R4 Screws
- (Optional) GRK 4” RSS Screws
Lumber List (Deluxe):
Decking:
(17) 5/4" x 6 x 8'
(16) 5/4" x 6 x 10'
(20) 5/4" x 6 x 12'
Framing:
(19) 2” x 4” x 8'
(5) 2” x 4” x 10'
(12) 2” x 4” x 12'
(28) 2” x 6” x 8'
(14) 2” x 6” x 10'
(16) 2” x 6” x 12'
(3) 2” x 8” x 8'
(5) 2” x 8” x 12'
(2) 4" x 4" x 8'
(9) 4” x 4” x 10'
(1) 4” x 6” x 8'
(3) 4” x 6” x 10'
(1) 4” x 6” x 12'
Balusters:
(30) 2" x 2" x 3'
Plywood:
(6) 4' x 8' x ½” Plywood
(1) 4' x 8' x ¾” Plywood
Hardware List:
- (20lbs) GRK 3” R4 Screws
- (2lbs) GRK 2” R4 Screws
- (Optional) GRK 4” RSS or Timber Screws
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