Last updated: August 18, 2026
Use of this website
The information on BackyardPlayWise.com is provided as general guidance about backyard play equipment and outdoor play at home. It does not replace the assembly and safety instructions that came with your equipment, the advice of a qualified installer, or the rules that apply where you live.
Safety information
Where we give safety figures such as fall height, use zones, surfacing depth or age suitability, we take them from published Consumer Product Safety Commission guidance and name the publication. Those handbooks are the authority, not our summary of them. Manufacturer instructions for your specific model take precedence over any general figure, and adult supervision remains necessary regardless of how equipment is set up.
Local rules
Whether you need a permit, how far equipment must sit from a property line, whether fencing is required and what structures are allowed at all are decided by your county or municipality and, where applicable, your homeowners association. Check them before you build or buy. Nothing published here grants permission or overrides a local requirement.
Installation
We do not install equipment and we cannot assess an installation from a distance. Anchoring, footings, deck or wall attachments and ground preparation should follow the manufacturer instructions and, where you are unsure, be carried out or checked by a qualified installer.
Accuracy
We take care with our content, but we cannot guarantee that all product and specification information is always complete or current. Always check the manufacturer and retailer information before you buy or build.
Liability
We are not liable for any damage resulting from the use of the information on this website. You use our guidance at your own discretion.