A tree swing in the backyard can provide hours of fun for kids during the summer. If you have a large tree, you can get a rope swing kit for under $20 and set up your swing in under one hour.
You really can’t get much easier and cheaper when it comes to kids’ outdoor toys. Not to mention, these weather-resistant swings require no maintenance or special care.
2 Steps to Hanging Your Rope Tree Swing:
In fact, the kit requires no assembly. It arrives fully assembled for you. Simply hang your swing from a tree, and it’s ready to use.
Note: You will need a tree swing hanging kit, which costs about $15-20. The strap allows you to easily hang your swing from a tree branch without harming the tree itself. Plus, it gives you extra length for your swing if you need it.
Disc Seat Colors:
This super simple backyard swing may actually cost less than buying the materials to make it yourself…
Monkey Rope Swing Kit Specs:
- Weight Capacity: 200 lbs
- Material: Hard Plastic Disc Seat, Nylon Rope
- Seat Dimensions: Approximately 13″ diameter for all colors except blue, which measures about 10″ diameter
- Nylon Rope Length: 7-10 feet, depending on the color swing package you choose
- Weight: 1.5 lbs
- 6 Color Options: Blue, Pink, Lime Green, Orange,Yellow, Red
- Get the Kit Here for $15
How to Make a Rope Swing from Scratch:
Instead of buying a rope swing kit, you can make your own swing from scratch. This enables you to choose the size, shape and color of the seat.
The video below explains how to make a rope swing yourself with basic inexpensive materials that you may already have…
Get the Kit Here for $15
If you need a wooden circle or pine round board for the disc seat, you can usually find them at your local home improvement store for about $10. In addition, 50 feet of mildew and rot-resistant nylon para cord typically costs under $5.
