By
Steven John,
who has been writing about gear, travel, apparel, and more since 2011.
His bylines appear at Forbes, The Daily Beast, Insider, and other publications, and he runs the outdoor gear and activity site, Dad Gear Review.
Even in these days of goblin-mode brain rot, when screen time seems to be all the time, a great swing set is more important than ever. The best swing set gets kids outdoors and active, creates opportunities for exercise and shared play, and provides a respite from the phone, tablet, or TV. And if your family wants more than just swings, today’s swing sets are more than simple A-frame structures with swings: You’ll find modular units that can serve as outdoor fitness centers that can be enjoyed by kids from their toddler years right up to and through middle school — and even into adulthood.
