Strapping Steamroller, Road Roller Playset Plan

Rev up the fun with the Road Roller Playset Plan, a caricaturesque steamroller playset that lets kids feel as mighty as a real construction machine. With its bold cylindrical drum that kids can crawl through, twin exhaust stacks, headlights, front grill, and an elevated driver’s cab, this design captures construction-play nostalgia while dominating the backyard. Whether they’re “flattening” sidewalks or commanding heavy machinery, this roller brings classic vehicle fantasy to life.

The roller includes two step ladders leading to the cab, plenty of interior play space (around 60 sq ft), and an optional slide exit at the rear for a smooth “flattened roadway” escape. It’s built to last with rugged detailing, and the playful design ensures hours of imaginative play for children who love trucks, tools, and big machine adventures.

Features:

• 80ft² in usable play space
• 5' slide exit in rear
  
• Left and right ship ladder entrance/exit
• Many details such as headlights, exhaust stacks, front grill, ladders and more!
• Large front roller can be crawled through
• Designed for ages 3-10
• 51 page, step by step PDF plan

Plan Category:

🚂 Vehicle Playset Plans

Lumber List:

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

Decking:
( 68 ) 5/4” x 6” x 8'
( 6 ) 5/4” x 6” x 10'
( 18 ) 5/4” x 6” x 12'

2x4:
( 49 ) 2” x 4” x 8'
( 11 ) 2” x 4” x 10'
( 9 ) 2” x 4” x 12'

2x6:
( 10 ) 2” x 6” x 8'
( 3 ) 2” x 6” x 10'
( 3 ) 2” x 6” x 12'

2x8:
( 2 ) 2” x 8” x 8'

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

2x2:
( 3 ) 2” x 2” x 8'