How Much Room Do You Need Around a Swing Set

To plan for maximum safety, the Consumer Product Safety Commission recommends 6 feet of clear space around all sides of the playset. If you choose to have swings, however, the recommendation is to have clear space equal to twice the arc of the swings to both the front and back of the playset.

How wide does a swing set need to be?

First, we recommend selecting an appropriate space for the swing set. The playset plans for the Classic A-Frame specify a finished product that is about 12 feet wide, 8 feet tall and 8 feet deep. It should be installed on fairly level ground, and there should be about six feet of clearance from obstructions.

How far does a swing need to be from a fence?

Locate play equipment at least 6 feet from any structure or obstacle, such as a house, fence, sheds, trees or poles. Swings should be further away from structures to the front and rear of the swings—a distance equal to twice the height of the top bar from which the swing is suspended.