11 Free Wooden Swing Set Plans

Here's a plan for a classic swing set that includes a simple wooden frame and enough room for two swings. This free swing set plan includes a list of materials you'll need and step-by-step building directions with plenty of color photos.

Basic Wooden Swing Set Plan from HGTV

This couple set out to make a playset for their kids based on a popular style you can buy for thousands at the store. Their blogs take you through each part of building the playset including full plans for an attached swing set. There are diagrams, photos, and more to help you along the way.

How to Build Your Own Playground from View Along the Way

Popular Mechanics has a free swing set plan that is built partially form a kit with certain aspects like the frame and attached fort built from the purchased lumber. Using a kit can be a great shortcut and ensures that you get the swing set done in a weekend. The free plan includes a materials list, building instructions, and lots of color photos.

Easy Wooden Swing Set Plan from Popular Mechanics

Here's a free swing set plan that's meant to be attached to an existing playhouse but would be easy to modify for a stand-alone swing set. The free swing set plans include a materials and tools list, diagrams, and step-by-step directions.

How to Build a Swing Set from Ana White

 This free swing set plan will build you a clubhouse with swings, slide, climbing wall, and a play area. The plans make it easy to customize if you want to make any changes. All steps and blueprints are available as a downloadable PDF file.

DIY Clubhouse Play Set from RYOBI Nation

Here's a 3-part swing set plan that goes into lots of details on how to build this freestanding swing set and make it safe and look great for the kids. This set is built from all pressure-treated wood and is done for under $500. You'll find photos, diagrams, tools, and cutting list as well as written instructions.

Freestanding Swing Set Plan from All Thumbs DIY

Build the kids a homemade backyard swing set with these free plans from Mother Earth News. Part of the free plan includes diagrams, photos, materials list, and written directions.

Homemade Backyard Swing Set Plan from Mother Earth News

Here's a plan for a swing set that will make quite a statement in your backyard with its A-frame shape. A materials list, written directions, finishing directions, and color photos are all included in this free swing set plan from HGTV.

Modern A-Frame Swing Set Plan from HGTV

DIY Network has designed this swing set that has a single swing but also a climbing wall and a secret fort off to one side.  This A-frame swing set is for more advanced woodworking and will take about two days from start to finish.

Combination Swing Set, Playhouse, and Climbing Wall from DIY Network

Over at Instructables, you can find a homemade playset plan that includes two swings, a slide, and some elevated areas to play on. From planning to adding the finishing touches, this homemade playset plan will walk you through the building process. 

Homemade Playset from Instructables

If building a swing set sounds like too much of a project, consider building an old-fashioned tree swing. This free plan from Mother Earth News will step you through how to build one with written directions and diagrams.

Tree Swing Plan from Mother Earth News