Backyard Discovery Belmont Cedar Wood Swing Set with Wave Slide, Play Deck, Rock Wall Ladder, Snack Bar Window, Shaded Picnic Area, Bench, Belt Swings, Trapeze, Sandbox Area, Canopy, Outdoor Playset

I normally don’t do product reviews but know how important they were to me when deciding to spend this much money on a swing set. So, here it goes: We purchased this swing set for about $550 plus tax. We think it is very good quality for that price but would not pay more for it. I saw that it is now about $1,000 and I personally think we would have been disappointed in the quality of the item for that price. My husband and grandpa, both very handy and bearing their own sets of power tools, put this together in about 9 hours. We downloaded the Bilt app, but found the written instructions to be more than sufficient. You need power tools and a few other tools to put this together, so keep that in mind when purchasing. When it is finished, it looks exactly like it is advertised. It is the absolute perfect size for our two year old son, and we foresee him getting about 4 more years of play out of it. It is advertised for up to age 10, but I personally think 6 or 7 years old is about the cut off for the size. The wood is cedar, which my husband says is a wood that should last over time pretty well. It is a little soft when putting the set together, and they split numerous pieces during assembly. Luckily, it didn’t affect the overall sturdiness of the set because most of the split pieces were more decorative than structural. When putting the set together, there was a time when my husband and I both had to be up in the fort area putting it together and putting the tarp on. The boards held our combined weight but you could hear that they were not happy about it, as they kept creaking and it made me worry a little that we were going to bust it before it was even finished. My son always wants me to climb up in the fort with him to play and I do, but the boards still creak quite a bit, when with just he and I. Another thing to keep in mind is that they recommend water sealing the set once a year. Not a big deal, just an added step in the upkeep of a wood swing set. Overall, my son absolutely ADORES this swing set. When I open the blinds in the morning and he sees the set, he immediately starts begging to go outside. We are extremely happy with our purchase for the price we paid for it. It is the perfect size for our 2 year old and will be used a lot over the next few years. Again, I would watch the price and try to get it for as cheaply as possible. It seems the price ranges greatly and we were able to purchase it for about $550.

This took me about 10 hours to put together by myself, and it was not difficult at all. I had downloaded the BILT app and ended up not using it at all. I invested about 45 minutes arranging all the parts in order of part number as I emptied the boxes, and that was well worth it. The ladder pieces feel a bit flimsy when I climbed them to install the awning and toys, but hey, I'm a grown adult and this thing isn't meant to hold me! Being up on the playhouse deck seemed very sturdy. I ran into one missing screw, but I just held off on installing that piece and ended up having a spare that was 1/4" longer, so I used it. I was also a little disappointed that the holes for the grounding stakes weren't pre-drilled, but I can see how some people would want to put them in different spots than recommended in the instructions. Overall, I'm very happy with the set. It's a perfect size for my boys to get at least 5 more years use out of. I love that the swings/trapeze are quick link attachments so they'll be easy to remove and store for winter.

We bought this for my daughter's second birthday after reading many reviews. We were limited on space, so this configuration worked best in the intended area. For the price, the quality is as expected. A couple pieces of wood split during construction, specifically on the rock wall climber which is disappointing. Also, the slide came with a scratch deep enough to cause a small but sharp bump on the sliding side, which needs to be filed down. The slide is not one piece, it comes as two rails and a thick plastic board that gets bent into the rails, which to me was a bit cheap feeling. Overall construction took around 7/8 hours for two adults, and was manageable. The app/video directions were great visually but we found they did not always match the book/manual directions which were more accurate. For example, the numbers on the hardware were different, or certain wood pieces had different pre drilled holes. Therefore we had to cross reference and make an educated guess a few times Overall, our daughter thinks it's great and that's what really matters. Time will tell how the materials hold up through the seasons, and we will be weather sealing it yearly.

We have an only-child and amidst this covid-quarantine time after having moved to a brand new state, this set gave our 6yr old much interactivity. I scoured reviews regarding my concern with her size versus the set..but all has served perfectly. Even though she is 6 (going on 7), she's tall and always mistaken for a grade or two older...and I believe she will still get many more years. There have only been 2 max 6yr olds up top, so I can't speak to how extra durable it may be..just that it's been great for the kids. My 190lb husband was able to sit up there after hopping himself up.. adults just cannot use the stairs..you'll quickly hear the creaking if you try. haha One step did come split, but luckily it was the bottom one, so we didn't fret. However, the manufacturer gave instructions on how to contact them to get replacement pieces, so there's that option. DEFINITELY USE THE BILT APP! (Ty reviewers!) It was fantastic.. clear and concise. You just have to be careful to look at ALL THE HOLES so make sure you're installing it the correct position. I think we were experiencing fatigue towards the end and we didn't pay full attention..screwed a couple pieces in incorrectly. Luckily we were able to turn it all around easily, though. And lay out all the pieces in their piles to expedite the process..you'll need every minute you can spare! With 2 adults, I'd say it did take us around 10hrs to complete. Some people complained about the awning not being wide enough.. that is my opinion, as well..but not a deal breaker at $558.48 +tax. The awning is sufficient enough to cover the table, however. I think we got lucky on the price, bc this set has swings and slide and table and monkey bars and a covered tower (and you can have a sand box).. We're thankful we found it bc there's so much to do!

***update*** my daughter who loves slides won't go down this stupid slide because of the poor design which make kids sit then slide over bolt heads!!! This product comes in 2 boxes. Bought this for six hundred, it seems the price fluctuates alot . Personally feel this product shouldn't be more then 4 hundred..... wood seems very cheap to me. The slide is the dumbest thing I've ever seen . It comes in 3 pieces which must be assembled with wooden supports. The way the monkey bars attach is ridiculous, kids cannot enter the main structure from them . To me this seems more dangerous for younger or weaker childern as they likely will fall off. Also it's attached to one of the thinner boards with short bolts so seems less safe/sturdy then it possible could be . The awning over the picnic table is about a foot short , provids no shade ! Useless! Eveything about the main structure/play house area seems small to me. Feel like its suitable for kids 3-6 size wise and that it would be difficult for most kids over 8 to comfortably sit on the sand box "benches " . My daughter is almost 4 and i just do not see this being something she'll comfortably play with when she 8-10 . Climing wall/ladder is ok. Swings are good quality . Looks attractive. Steering wheel and spyglass are fun. Took us(2 adults ) about 15 hours spread over 3 days to fully assemble . Paper instructions were suitable ,app instructions were nice but not needed. There is room for improvement in the instructions . Lots of little thing which could be done in advace. I am actually pretty disappointed in this purchase. I only bought a prepackaged playset because of covid-19 my kids need something fun to do outside and not being able to have my family help me build one from plans .

My kids loved this thing. The instructions are a pain due to having a plethora of different sized bolts, screws, etc. But if you lay everything out and organize it took my dad and I 6 hours to put together. We are really pleased with it overall.

This playset is alright for the money but still not suitable for kids up to 10 years old. Our 3 year old daughter loves it. Our 7 year old son likes it but he is probably at the maximum height for using this. His cousin that is 7 and their friends all have a hard time navigating around it and will likely outgrow it quick. We just set it up and the few complaints I have are the monkey bars leading to nowhere and the slide seems very cheap. You do not need 3 people or even 2 to put this together. It will be easier with two. But I put it together almost entirely alone. Even the slide. The slide is a joke on how it attaches at the end of building this and uses 3 large screws that will stick out and potentially ruin clothing or hurt little kids trying to use it. I decided not to do that and headed to lowes to buy a small strip of something and make my own transition for it. I used item 1074073 polyesterene stop which eas under $6 for an 8 foot strip and cut it to 1 foot 3 and 9/16 inches. Then drilled 3 holes for the screws and drilled the tops slightly bigger to sink the screw heads in. Now there is a smooth transition and the slide isn't going anywhere. The screws were leftover from the build and you just need to use some short ones so they do not stick out the other side. Overall, I would not buy this product again. When we move, we will sell this and get the Costco playset instead. A few pieces of wood had some nasty splits in them and a lot of the wood split when screwing it in although most of it was the fault of myself or my power tools and not taking the time to pre drill holes. Let's be honest though, they should've predilled more holes for us anyways. My tip for anyone doing this would be to look ahead and see what boards want you to hammer in the t nuts to them instead of going back and forth like the digital instructions make you do. Good luck!

Purchased for my Spiritual community, and years later in the Florida heat, and rain has held up great!!