Water Tower Playset Plan

The Water Tower Playset Plan transforms your backyard into a quirky, industrial chic playground packed with character. Modeled after a classic town water tower, it features a tall cylindrical silo with a wraparound deck at mid height, ladder access, and room for a slide or rope net descent. The elevated platform evokes rustic charm while offering adventurous play that's ideal for imaginative water stops, watchtower missions, or skyline lookout fun.

Designed for versatility and customization, this structure includes a tower base with space underneath for a sandbox, storage, or shaded play zone. Thoughtful detailing like open decking, railings, and multiple access points makes it safe, engaging, and well-suited to accessory add-ons. It's a bold and playful design that fits right in with Paul’s Playhouses’ village style and novelty play structures, especially perfect for creative kids who love a little height and a lot of fun in their outdoor adventures.

Features:

• Two story playset with 15 ft² on the 2nd level and 28 ft² at the base
• Includes instructions to build a ship ladder, water tank and railing
• 5' high launch platform
• Designed for children aged 2-9
• 30 page, step by step PDF plan

Plan Category:

🤸🏼 Playground Playset Plans
🏘️ Town & Village Playhouse Plans

Dimensions:

• 5' Wide
• 6' Deep
• 14' Tall

Framing Details:

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

Roofing Details:

• 45° gable roof pitch
• 12 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:
(7)  5/4” x 6” x 8'
(2)  5/4” x 6” x 10'

Framing:
(5)  2” x 4” x 8'
(2)  2” x 4” x 10'
(4)  2” x 4” x 12'

(3) 2” x 6” x 10'
(4) 2” x 6” x 12'

(4) 4” x 4” x 10'

Trim:
(3) 1” x 10” x 12'

Balusters:
(29) 2” x 2” x 3'

Plywood:
(1) ½” Plywood Non-PT