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\u201cYou could hear the wind in the leaves, and on that wind traveled the screams of the kids on the playground in the distance, the little kids figuring out how to be alive, how to navigate a world that was not built for them by navigating a playground that was.\u201d<\/em>  –  John Green<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Outdoor play is a vital part of the childhood experience and what better place to experience it than in your own backyard?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Children who spend ample time playing outdoors gain multiple physical, social, emotional, and intellectual benefits. Therefore, if you have a private backyard<\/a> of any size, designing a fun backyard playground is a must.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Scroll through our gallery to see dozens of fun DIY backyard playground ideas suitable for kids of all ages. Whether you start with a premade playset or design a DIY backyard play area from scratch, you\u2019ll be on your way to having the best kid-friendly yard on the block.<\/p>\n\n\n

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1. Swing Sets for Timeless Fun<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Swing sets offer a blend of fun and physical activity. Incorporating them into your backyard can create a focal point for children’s play. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Choose from wooden or metal sets to match your backyard’s aesthetic and consider adding features like tire swings for added fun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"Wooden<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Wooden
Source: @strongarm_of_the_lawn via Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Source: @925eats via Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

2. Creative and Cozy Playhouses<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If given a choice, many a kid would rather have a playhouse than a swing set. A playhouse is a mini-retreat for an imaginative child; a perfect place for reading books alone or hosting tea parties with friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A playhouse can also be integrated into a play structure, either at ground level or elevated with a sandbox tucked beneath. Backyard ideas for play house design can mimic the exterior of your main home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Or you can go another direction entirely. Design a charming cottage for a creative little girl, or make a small red barn\u2014a perfect touch behind a farmhouse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Playhouse
Source: @cars.castles.capes via Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Wooden
Source: @wino_woodworker via Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"White
Source: @askashmash via Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Autumn
Source: @hautepepperbites via Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Playhouse
Source: @jenna_omurchu via Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Colorful
Source: @paulsplayhouses via Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Elevated
Source: @lifespan.kids via Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A tree house is another great type of backyard playground shelter. Watch this video for tips on locating the perfect tree to hold your treehouse:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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