The Best Playground Equipment 2026

1. Little Tikes WhirlyBounce Rider

Ask children to name their three favorite playground activities and they'll probably answer the bouncer, teeter-totter and merry-go-round. Now your little dynamos can enjoy all three of these energy-burning activities in one innovative playground set known as the Whirly Bounce Rider.

Features: Big bouncing action with a durable, inflatable ball Teeter-totter thrills for one child on the pivoting arm Merry-go-round fun with rider-controlled rotation The stay-put base can be weighted with sand for even more stability Use indoors or out Award Parents Choice Silver Honor Award

2. Little Tikes SwingAlong Castle

Give your child endless opportunities for enchanted play with this award-winning castle! Even the tiniest knights and princesses will enjoy the Little Tikes SwingAlong Castle. The gently sloping slide is built for soft landings, while the easy-climb ramp offers more active play for beginning explorers. A play telescope swivels all the way around in search of excitement. To add to the fun, there is a captain's wheel for imaginative role playing and portholes for playing peek-a-boo! For all of the features this castle offers, this set is an exceptional value!

Awards Won: 2004 Parents' Choice Approved Award 2004 iParenting Media Award Key Benefits: Keeps up to 3 children (ages 1-4 years) busy and entertained Encourages active and imaginative play Swing has a 3-point safety belt to ensure your little one's security Easy-climb ramp helps kids develop motor skills Slide gently slopes for soft landings to protect kids Features & Specifications: Inside or outdoor play set Overall dimensions: 50.24" long x 58.54" wide x 41.25" high What's Included: Castle-themed structure Toddler swing with seat belt for safety Easy-climb ramp Deck Steering wheel Telescope (swivels 360 degrees) Slide Assembly: Instructions are included Comes with hardware: 9 red bolts, hub pin, 14 red nuts, 2 yellow nuts, wrench Includes bolt and nut to attach the telescope and support for swing Assembly takes less than 20 minutes (estimated time) Safety Information: Place on level ground not less than 6' (1.8m) from any structure or obstruction such as a fence, garage, house, overhanging branches, laundry lines or electrical wires Warranty: 1-year warranty for consumer purchasers 3-month warranty for daycare or commercial purchasers Little Tikes will replace any defective parts during the warranty period For questions about this swing set, please call customer service 1.800.321.0183

3. Macgregor 4-Piece Junior Ball Combination

Your little athlete will have a ball with this junior 4-piece set! With a football, soccer, rubber basketball and playground ball with a baseball look, this set has everything your little sports fan needs.

Junior-size sewn PVC football Size No. 4 sewn soccer ball Size No. 5 rubber basketball Playground ball in baseball look

4. little tikes 8-in-1 adjustable playground (colors may vary)

this sturdy plastic playground set can be set up 8 different ways without any hardware. it offers plenty of climbing, crawling and sliding activities, and 2 slides allow younger and older kids to play together at the same time. for indoor or outdoor use. recommended for ages 2 to 8. . this is an oversize item. a flat shipping charge will be added at checkout. includes curbside delivery only. 175lx45wx65d".SKU:ADIB00001R3OL

little tikes 8-in-1 adjustable playground (colors may vary)

5. Little Tikes Timbertop Treehouse and Swing Extension

Little Tikes Timbertop Treehouse and Swing Extension

Treehouse-style climber has 2 levels for play Includes the hardware to attach up to 2 swings (swings and wood sold separately) Oversize Items This is an oversize item. It is shipped through a freight company and will arrive at your curbside about 7 to 14 business days after leaving our warehouse. The freight company will contact you in advance to schedule a delivery date and time. The item will be delivered to the curbside of your address. We recommend that you have help available to move it to its final location. Before you sign for the delivery, it is important to inspect the packaging for any potential damage that may have occurred while in transit. It is normal for the packaging to show some wear. However, if there is extensive visible damage, refuse delivery of the order and contact a Customer Service associate by calling 1-800-966-6546. Please have your order number available when you call. Please note: Oversize items cannot be shipped to Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorates and territories, or APO/FPO addresses. At this time, delivery is limited to street addresses in the 48 contiguous states.

6. Little Tikes Playcenter 4, Primary Colors

The bright shades of red, yellow and blue on this commercial-grade play system will fill the playground! Whether you're looking for a play structure for a day care, preschool, playground or large backyard, this activity center for kids 2-7 is so much fun to play on.

Features: Equipped with 3 physical activities: 1 slide and 2 climbers Equipped with 4 cognitive activities: fireplace panel encourages role-play, molded in graphics (hands) foster tactile play, spinner panel enhances gross motor skills and bubble panel emphasizes imagination in children The Playcenter 4 is great for child development including but not limited to role/imaginative play, socialization, cognitive and building motor skills Assembled dimensions 11'L x 16'W x 6.6'H Unit is perfect for outdoor play Great for someone who is concerned about safety; the unit is in full compliance with all of the standards required for commercial systems This play systems require a proper fall zone, or safety surface, to be installed around the unit About Fall Zones A Fall Zone is the space needed surrounding each apparatus for a child to safely land or exit. Typically it would be about 6-8 feet from the end of the unit. There are two basic types of surfacing materials considered to be acceptable for playground surfacing, unitary and loose-fill. Unitary materials are generally rubber mats or a combination of rubberlike materials held in place by a binder that may be poured in place at the playground site. Loose-fill materials include, but are not confined to, sand, gravel, and shredded wood products. Important Shipping Information Please note that these systems are made-to-order and take 6 to 8 weeks from initial order to arrive There are numerous large, heavy boxes It is recommended that you have at least one other person to help move these boxes The freight company will contact you in advance to schedule a delivery date and time; we recommend that you have help available upon arrival. Before signing for delivery, inspect the package for any potential damage that may have occurred while in transit. It's normal for the packaging to show some wear; however, if there is extensive visible damage, refuse delivery of the order and contact us by calling 1-800-966-6546 with your order number ready. Oversize items cannot be shipped to Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorates and territories, or APO/FPO addresses.

7. Little Tikes Playcenter 4, Natural Colors

The natural earthy tones on this commercial-grade play system will fill the playground with fun! Whether you're looking for a play structure for a day care, preschool, playground or large backyard, this activity center for kids 2-7 is so much fun to play on.

Features: Equipped with 3 physical activities: 1 slide and 2 climbers Equipped with 4 cognitive activities: fireplace panel encourages role-play, molded in graphics (hands) foster tactile play, spinner panel enhances gross motor skills and bubble panel emphasizes imagination in children The Playcenter 4 is great for child development including but not limited to role/imaginative play, socialization, cognitive and building motor skills. Assembled dimensions 11'L x 16'W x 6.6'H Unit is perfect for outdoor play Great for someone who is concerned about safety; the unit is in full compliance with all the standards required for commercial systems This play system requires a proper fall zone, or safety surface, to be installed around the unit About Fall Zones A Fall Zone is the space needed surrounding each apparatus for a child to safely land or exit. Typically it would be about 6-8 feet from the end of the unit. There are two basic types of surfacing materials considered to be acceptable for playground surfacing, unitary and loose-fill. Unitary materials are generally rubber mats or a combination of rubberlike materials held in place by a binder that may be poured in place at the playground site. Loose-fill materials include, but are not confined to, sand, gravel, and shredded wood products. Important Shipping Information Please note that these systems are made-to-order and take 6 to 8 weeks from initial order to arrive There are numerous large, heavy boxes It is recommended that you have at least one other person to help move these boxes The freight company will contact you in advance to schedule a delivery date and time; we recommend that you have help available upon arrival. Before signing for delivery, inspect the package for any potential damage that may have occurred while in transit. It's normal for the packaging to show some wear; however, if there is extensive visible damage, refuse delivery of the order and contact us by calling 1-800-966-6546 with your order number ready. Oversize items cannot be shipped to Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorates and territories, or APO/FPO addresses.

8. Chicco Happy Garden Peapod Rocker

Accomodates 1 -3 children, wide comfortable footrest, made for indoor and outdoor use

Chicco Happy Garden Peapod Rocker features: Can be used indoor or outdoor Accommodate 1-3 children at a time One child can sit in the center and rock alone, two can teeter totter on the ends or three can hop on Handles are studded even for the smallest hands Footrest is wide and comfortable

9. Sedona Wooden Play Center

Maintenance free Dura wood, colorful metal dowels, premium playground lumber

Features: Pre-assembled ladder saves assembly time Maintenance-free Dura wood, no cracking, warping or splinters Colorful metal dowels Safety hand grips Rock climbing wall Wave slide Cargo net Premium playground lumber One or two person glider One person swing Tent canopy Parts have pre-drilled holes and top ladder is pre-assembled Complete set ready to take home in one carton Aresenic free Assembled dimensions 12'-11" x 10'-10" x 8'-1", slide is 8' long A 6' safety zone of unobstructed, obstacle free space around the permimeter of the unit is recommended Important Shipping Information This is an oversize item shipped via a freight company; it will arrive at your curbside within 7 business days after leaving our warehouse. The freight company will contact you in advance to schedule a delivery date and time; we recommend that you have help available upon arrival. The freight company is only responsible for unloading this item and bringing it to your curbide. They will not install it, bring it to your backyard or anywhere else. Before signing for delivery, inspect the package for any potential damage that may have occurred while in transit. It's normal for the packaging to show some wear; however, if there is extensive visible damage, refuse delivery of the order and contact us by calling 1-800-966-6546 with your order number ready. Oversize items cannot be shipped to Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorates and territories, or APO/FPO addresses.

10. Hedstrom Cedar Gables II Wooden Gym Set

It's easy to assemble and entertains kids for hours on end! This Cedar Gables II Wooden Gym set has 2 slides for double the fun, a fort, Rocket Rider and so much more. Made of pre-cut, pre-drilled premium playground lumber, it's guaranteed to last for years.

Ready to assemble, durable cedar gym 5-foot high deck with wooden roof and 4-foot high deck with canopy 8- and 10-foot slides Climbing rope ladder 2-passenger Rocket Rider Sling swings Overhead monkey climber Climbing handles Steering wheel Telescope and connecting 5-foot ramp with safety cleats Made in Canada