Challenger Playset - High quality and durable swingsets made in the USA by American craftsman.

Making Backyards Fun Since 1997

Challenger Fort / Swingset

We offer wood choices, design customization, and quality born in the spirit of Made in the USA.

Our designs offer:

All hardware is heavy duty 1/2" or 3/8" carriage bolt or hex bolt.
Heavy duty coated deck screws. (Not nails)
Optional sandbox area or add a picnic table.
Designed for durability, strength, and peace of mind.
We pre-assemble some sections for easy installation. Approximate build time 4-6 hours for a fort with three swing positions.
All wood a-frame design with 4" x 6" swing beam. No metal brackets.
Easy to move. Breaks down into movable pieces and easy to reassemble.
The Challenger begins as a base fort with a 3 swing position swingset add-on, 10' wave slide, canopy top, and ladder.
Easy to follow do-it-yourself plans for an add-on picnic table, an inclined rock wall, monkey bars, and an accessory arm are also included for
Choose pressure treated pine or redwood for your family playset. All grown and harvested in the USA

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The Challenger Fort Design Features:

Best Value! Priced as shown with 3 position swings set, ladder, wood roof, rock climbing wall, and 10' wave slide.
5' deck height with the ability to add more climbing features in the future.
5' x 5.5' platform deck gives your kids over 27 sq ft of elbow room.
Almost 6' headroom from deck to peak of roof.
Top rail is 8' high. Peak of roof is 11' high. Conforms to most deed restrictions.
Swingset add-on mounts at 7-1/2' for lots of swing action.
Multiple add-ons available. Call for more information
Available in pressure treated pine or 100% heart redwood.
Made and grown in the USA
Price starts @ $2075 for pressure treated pine. $2695 for 100% Heart Redwood. Delivery and Installation - $425

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recommended minimum use area

Challenger Fort with no swings and 10' slide

Challenger Fort with two swings and 10' slide

Challenger Fort with three swings and 10' slide

Challenger Fort with four swings and 10' slide

There are several options on the internet for forts and swingsets. As a consumer be aware of what you buy. Most are from well known companies that teach you how to make a safe fort/ swing set combination. These professional companies utilize information taken from the Consumer Product Safety Commission Playground Safety Handbook and the ASTM. Home made systems, although designed with the best intentions, are made with entrapment areas, exposed bolts, inferior hardware, or are just plain under engineered. All of the designs offered here voluntarily meet or exceed all safety standards set forth by the American Society for Testing and Materials and the CPSC.

The Story behind our Challenger Swingsets

The Challenger was born in Houston, TX. ("Space City USA") While American astronauts and the endeavors they represent inspired me, I named this one for challenges in space and on the ground, after all, the essence of life is purpose and what is purpose without challenges? Once you see your child rocket through the galaxy, swing through the jungles of the Amazon, or find treasure in the sandbox, it will be easy to see how a playset can help your children develop imagination skills, confidence, coordination, and physical agility. This playset plan is the most versatile and provides the best options for add-ons that appeal to older climbers.

Several years ago our esteemed leader wrote four do-it-yourself books teaching the average parent how to make a top quality playset at home. Since the introduction of the plans 9 years ago, 1000's of happy families around the world have made their own swing set based on these plans. The quality of the design prompted a feature on the Challenger plan as well as the cover shot in a Better Homes and Garden book called "Playsets" and the plans are also featured on the "This Old House" website. Locally he is better known for his custom playsets, outdoor furniture, and treehouses.

Over the years he has declined to make his DIY designs for the general public, preferring to make custom designs. After much poking and prodding, Jack at www.jacksbackyard.com has finally agreed to let us manufacture his do-it-yourself designs and offer them to the public provided we make them with the same quality and commitment to craftsmanship that he would offer if he built them himself.

The real story of the Challenger Fort from Jack

281-345-1997

Houston and Surrounding Areas

512-345-1997

Austin and Surrounding Areas

E-mail: jack@playsetservices.com