Looney Lodge Playhouse Plan

Let your little ones and toddlers explore a world of whimsy with the Looney Lodge Playground Plan, a caricaturesque playset designed specifically for ages 2 to 6. With a charming crooked aesthetic, asymmetrical layout, and elevated platform about two feet high, this plan is perfect for introducing young explorers to safe, imaginative backyard adventures. The design includes a working door, five peek‑through windows, stair access or slide, and an elevated hideaway perfect for tiny tea parties or toy display.

Built for fun and easy construction, the Looney Lodge combines playful style with accessible DIY building steps. Its open layout and light footprint make it suitable for both indoor and outdoor spaces. With about 132 square feet of total play area—including room for a slide, swing set, gang plank, and rock wall—it delivers dynamic toddler play circuits in a gentle, engaging package. This joyful project is beloved by families seeking a safe, whimsical starting point for creative outdoor play.

Features:

• Asymmetrical layout for a whimsical and childlike aesthetic
• 42 ft² in usable space
• (5) 16" x 20" window opening
• (1) Single, 16" x 42" door
• 6' 7" Max interior head room
• Designed for toddlers aged 1-4
• 29 page, step by step PDF plan

Plan Category:

🧸 Young Children Plans
💫 Whimsical Playhouse Plans

Dimensions:

• 6'  Wide (excluding steps)
  
• 8' Deep
• 9' 2"  Tall

Framing Details:

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

Roofing Details:

• 40° asymmetrical gable roof pitch
• 60 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:
( 22 ) 5/4” x 6” x '
( 5 ) 5/4” x 6” x 10'
( 9 ) 5/4” x 6” x 12'

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

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

2x2:
( 4 ) 2” x 2” x 8'

4x4:
( 2 ) 4” x 4” x 8'

Plywood:
( 3 ) ¾" Plywood Sheets