If you’re looking for ways to encourage outdoor time for your kids while keeping them active and entertained, install a playground set in your backyard. Keep in mind, though, that it’s important to prioritize safety in order to prevent accidents and injuries.

Do:

Choose a set with smooth surfaces and recessed hardware.

Select colors that match your home and landscape and colors which reflect the light and heat.  Colors that appeal to a child’s imagination.

Purchase a set which requires little or no maintenance.

The time and expense for all wooden sets to be power washed and stained every two years distracts from the fun and enjoyment of play time.  Vinyl clad sets can be wiped off or hosed down by the owner and you are ready to play again!

Inspire imagination. 

Send out a picnic with a theme and add a couple fun hats! Fireman, Pirates, Teachers and Store Keepers all love to slide, climb and swing!

Set rules.

Make sure your kids and their friends know the ground rules of your backyard playground set. For instance, no more than one person at a time should use each swing, and kids should take turns on the slide. Instruct your children not to jump off any equipment or roughhouse with one another while playing. 

Supervise playtime.

Install the playground set in a section of your yard that’s clearly visible from your back windows. This will help you keep an eye out on your kids in the event that you have to go inside to answer the door or use the restroom.

Increase the entertainment value of your backyard with playground sets from Cricket on the Hearth. For over 50 years, they’ve provided swing sets, wood stoves, and fireplaces to clients throughout Rochester, NY. Call (585) 385-2420 to get a quote on playground or hearth products, and visit them online to learn about their current specials.