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JUNGLE TOWER (SAFARI SERIES, $2,089)

Sometimes, all you need for a good bit of fun are a couple of classic belt swings hung at 8 feet tall, a smooth flowing 8-foot Alpine slide and a 4-foot deck. Swings and add-ons include a knotted rope, glider, toddler seats or trapeze bars and rings as your kids age. This set is perfect for those looking to unwind after a workday and catch up with their kids while pushing them on swings, and it’s one of the simplest sets for a childhood’s worth of fun. Tip: For longevity, apply a child-safe, oil-based transparent sealer stain every two to three years to keep up this and other stained playsets.

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6’ COMBO 2 WITH FIREPOLE (PLAYHOUSE SERIES, $7,809)

With a towering 6-foot-tall deck, this combo set features a 12-foot slide, a 9-foot-tall swing beam and three levels of play with a base picnic table or sandbox and a third-level skybox with a lookout. It can have up to six stations where you can add periscopes, spotlights or a ship captain’s wheel. Plus, a firepole is a nice touch and lets your children safely explore their adventurous sides and bolster their courage. It’s a great playground for your kids to let their imaginations run wild with you, one another or friends.

“They love to gather, whether it be up top in the playhouse or underneath at the picnic table,” says Adamic. “It’s big enough where you can put four adults at that picnic table.” Tip: Before buying this set, scout out the most level area in your yard. If your yard is hilly, this modular set and the Outback series ones can be modified with extended ladders and swing sets to help compensate for the slope.

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