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What Is The Best Swing For My Play Area?

Posted by The Wicksteed Team, 20 Mar 23

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What Is The Best Swing For My Play Area?

If you manage an outdoor play area, you might be looking to add a new and exciting playground swing for your customers. Many of us have fond memories of playing on swings in our youth, and want to share that with the families who visit our playgrounds. If that's you, you'll be pleased to know that we offer a variety of innovative swings here at Wicksteed Leisure.

We take great pride in our heritage of manufacturing playground equipment at Wicksteed. Our unrivalled expertise makes us the perfect choice for your next playground swing, no matter your budget. In this article, we'll be discussing the best Wicksteed swings for a range of play areas.

 

Best Swing For Natural Areas

At Wicksteed, we know that steel equipment doesn’t suit every environment. For a truly rustic playground experience, our range of timber equipment is perfect. The Bird’s Nest Swing includes a strong basket seat that multiple children can swing on at the same time. It’s also an excellent choice for inclusive play equipment, meaning kids are encouraged to play in the spirit of community together in nature. By using timber instead of steel, the Birds Nest Swing is perfect for natural environments like country parks, woodlands or even in schools. 

 

Best Swing for Families

For larger families and even older kids, we needed to develop a more dynamic swing. Our legendary Crusader Swing evokes the feeling of a row-boat by offering lots of space for families and groups. 

Since everybody on the Crusader swings together on a rustic central rope, the set encourages teamwork and co-operation. Made safe by innovative tensioning, the Crusader is a positive playground experience for families and kids alike. 

 

Best Swing for Limited Spaces

Some play areas won't be able to accommodate lots of equipment and need to use their space efficiently; Wicksteed's solution is the Mini Swing. The first thing you'll notice is that the Mini Swing lacks a top bar. It's not just for looks – Using a shortened version of our standard chains, the fixing point is low enough for these to not be classed as swings under the standard, which means the swing saves space without compromising on quality or safety. We designed the Mini Swing with compact play areas in mind and offer many variations to suit your needs. That includes a cradle seat variation for younger children and a basket seat for inclusive play.

 

Best Swing for Large Spaces

On the other hand, you might be blessed with a large space for a play area. If you want to offer an expansive swing into your playground's repertoire, the majestic Hurricane Swing might be for you.

The Hurricane is perfect for older kids looking for a thrill at their local play area. The seats rotate around the centre, making it a good bonding experience as users try to maintain their equilibrium. Available with trapeze handles, button seats, or a mix, the Hurricane is our most innovative and dynamic swing yet.

 

Best Swing with a Wow Factor

If you want to accommodate everyone and dedicate space for a swing with “Wow!” factor, our 5-Point Swing is the ultimate solution. Offering three standard swings, the 5-Point also comes with two other options. The trapeze handle lets kids test their strength together, while the spinner seat gives them the ultimate thrill!

The 5-Point Swing also creates a communal social space within your play area. By encouraging kids and care-givers to gather and keep one another safe, this set can bring new life and maximise play value in your playground.

 

Best All-in-One Swing

Finally, for a swing that can satisfy everybody and bring heaps of fun to your play area, consider the 2 Bay Viking Swing – you can’t go wrong with this traditional playground staple! With the option to choose between cradle seats for infants, flat seats for older kids, and basket seats for inclusive play, the Viking swing set hits every nail on the head. Offering a variety of play opportunities for all, this classic will look great in any playground.

 

Swings from Wicksteed Leisure

Interested in inquiring about any of our swings? We're always happy to chat through your options, no matter your sector or budget. We believe that every child deserves to keep active and make great memories at their local playground. Give us a call, send us an email or submit an enquiry to find out how Wicksteed Leisure can help. Read More

What Is The Best Swing For My Play Area?

If you manage an outdoor play area, you might be looking to add a new and exciting playground swing for your customers. Many of us have fond memories of playing on swings in our youth, and want to share that with the families who visit our playgrounds. If that's you, you'll be pleased to know that we offer a variety of innovative swings here at Wicksteed Leisure.

We take great pride in our heritage of manufacturing playground equipment at Wicksteed. Our unrivalled expertise makes us the perfect choice for your next playground swing, no matter your budget. In this article, we'll be discussing the best Wicksteed swings for a range of play areas.

 

Best Swing For Natural Areas

At Wicksteed, we know that steel equipment doesn’t suit every environment. For a truly rustic playground experience, our range of timber equipment is perfect. The Bird’s Nest Swing includes a strong basket seat that multiple children can swing on at the same time. It’s also an excellent choice for inclusive play equipment, meaning kids are encouraged to play in the spirit of community together in nature. By using timber instead of steel, the Birds Nest Swing is perfect for natural environments like country parks, woodlands or even in schools. 

 

Best Swing for Families

For larger families and even older kids, we needed to develop a more dynamic swing. Our legendary Crusader Swing evokes the feeling of a row-boat by offering lots of space for families and groups. 

Since everybody on the Crusader swings together on a rustic central rope, the set encourages teamwork and co-operation. Made safe by innovative tensioning, the Crusader is a positive playground experience for families and kids alike. 

 

Best Swing for Limited Spaces

Some play areas won't be able to accommodate lots of equipment and need to use their space efficiently; Wicksteed's solution is the Mini Swing. The first thing you'll notice is that the Mini Swing lacks a top bar. It's not just for looks – Using a shortened version of our standard chains, the fixing point is low enough for these to not be classed as swings under the standard, which means the swing saves space without compromising on quality or safety. We designed the Mini Swing with compact play areas in mind and offer many variations to suit your needs. That includes a cradle seat variation for younger children and a basket seat for inclusive play.

 

Best Swing for Large Spaces

On the other hand, you might be blessed with a large space for a play area. If you want to offer an expansive swing into your playground's repertoire, the majestic Hurricane Swing might be for you.

The Hurricane is perfect for older kids looking for a thrill at their local play area. The seats rotate around the centre, making it a good bonding experience as users try to maintain their equilibrium. Available with trapeze handles, button seats, or a mix, the Hurricane is our most innovative and dynamic swing yet.

 

Best Swing with a Wow Factor

If you want to accommodate everyone and dedicate space for a swing with “Wow!” factor, our 5-Point Swing is the ultimate solution. Offering three standard swings, the 5-Point also comes with two other options. The trapeze handle lets kids test their strength together, while the spinner seat gives them the ultimate thrill!

The 5-Point Swing also creates a communal social space within your play area. By encouraging kids and care-givers to gather and keep one another safe, this set can bring new life and maximise play value in your playground.

 

Best All-in-One Swing

Finally, for a swing that can satisfy everybody and bring heaps of fun to your play area, consider the 2 Bay Viking Swing – you can’t go wrong with this traditional playground staple! With the option to choose between cradle seats for infants, flat seats for older kids, and basket seats for inclusive play, the Viking swing set hits every nail on the head. Offering a variety of play opportunities for all, this classic will look great in any playground.

 

Swings from Wicksteed Leisure

Interested in inquiring about any of our swings? We're always happy to chat through your options, no matter your sector or budget. We believe that every child deserves to keep active and make great memories at their local playground. Give us a call, send us an email or submit an enquiry to find out how Wicksteed Leisure can help. Read More