Any parent looking to turn their outdoor patio into a fun place for their children to play are in luck, because these backyard playground essentials will have your garden looking like a playful park in no time.
While taking your kids to play at the local playground or park is definitely a great way to exert their energy outdoors, the amount of people that often flock to these areas can be overwhelming. That's why building your own personal playground at home is a great way for kids to constantly have an area to run around and exercise in. These backyard playground essentials includes everything from miniature jungle gyms to swings and teeter-totters, allowing children to have fun within the boundaries of their own homes.
31 Backyard Playground Essentials
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Deluxe Domestic Playground Equipment
Svvving Luxury Swings Bring Fun to Fancy Homes
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Jungle Gym Recliners
The Abooba Chair Lets Parents Sit Comfortably While Playing with Their Kids
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Pendant Puppet-Like Perches
Swing Chair by Antonio Arico Makes Your Lounge an Interior Playground
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Snow-Creating Jungle Gyms
The Evian Playground Taps Into Adults' Inner Child
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Sophisticated Suspended Seating
Fermob 1900 Hanging Chairs Turn Backyards into Adult Swing-Sets
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Starry Jungle Gyms
The Playground by Sungkuk Park Glows Day or Night
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Playground-Inspired Furniture
The Swing Sofa by Studio Aisslinger Brings Child-Like Fun Indoors
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Suspended Pod Loungers
Magical Garden Swings
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Sporadic City Swingsets
This Jeff Waldman Installation is for Swingers Who Love Scenery
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Playground-Inspired Furniture
Marleen Jansen Created a Seesaw Table to Make Dinner Time More Fun
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Swing Set Adornments
The Yael & Tal 'Snapshot' Collection Features Miniature People
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Portable Jungle Gyms
The Easy Outdoor Geodescent Space Dome is Fun for Your Kids
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Climable Outdoor Art
Playsculptures by Pieter Kortekaas Encourage Kids to Come Up and Jump On
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Tropical Tire Swings
Recycled Creations' Designs Include Bird Planters & Playground Equipment
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Sculptural Swings
$25,000 ‘Wave' Hammock is a Work of Art
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DIY Amusement Eggs
PlayHive Can Be Easily Built by Parents for an Un-bee-lievably Fun Playground
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Secret Garden Swings
The Droog Design Swing by Marcel Wanders is Whimsically Pretty
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Transforming Teeter-Totters
The SeesawSeat by Dirk van Amstel Ploos is Playful and Practical
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Swings for Adults
No, Not That Kind, Viteo's Swing for Their Home Collection
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Turbine Jungle Gyms
2012Architecten's Wikado Playground is Fun and Eco-Friendly
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Dangling Patio Pods
The Knotted Melati Hanging Chair Keeps You Looking and Feeling Cool
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Gorgeous Garden Swings
Swing with the Plants by Marcel Wanders is Naturally Enchanting
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Playful Public Seating
Street Swings Puts a Little Fun in Pedestrians' Daily Lives
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Supersize Swingsets
The Paolo Salvagione Competitive Swinging Installation is Swingin'
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Green Jungle Gyms
The Nature Energy Park Teaches Children About Renewable Energy
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Tire Swing T-Rexes
Wildlife Creations Uses Imagination to Make Fun Tire Swings
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Playground-Inspired Furniture
Swingers by Neulhae Cho Brings Strangers Together
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Booze Barrel Swings
The Recycled Swing State 'Retired Wine Barrel Swing'
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Plush Playground Seating
The Treppich-Ar Stool Offers a Comfy Seat and a Soft Durable Play Space
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Suspended Garden Chairs
Adagio by Paola Lenti is at Once Playful and Homey
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Adjustable Teeter-Totters
The Balance Seesaw Ensures Fair Play
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Four-in-One Furniture Designs
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Modernized Outdoor Furnishings
Duffy London for Encompass Furniture is Playfully Sophisticated
Subtle Swing-Like Seating
The Ninna Armchair by Carlo Contin is Playful and Sophisticated
Prefabricated Playgrounds
The Play Modern Cuba and 2cuba Playhouses are Built With Minimal Tools
Classroom-Free Academies
The Vittra School Does Away with Traditional Educational Architecture
Crab Leg Escritoires
The Polichinelle Desk is Many-Appendaged for Multiple Needs
Convertible Oscillating Seats
Swing Chair Transforms for Repose Preference and Weather Protection
Thermo-Chromatic Tables
The Jay Watson 'Linger a Little Longer' Set Remembers Your Presence
Adaptable Modular Desks
The Table by Samuel Wilkinson Keeps Working Places Tidy
Pendant Puppet-Like Perches
Swing Chair by Antonio Arico Makes Your Lounge an Interior Playground
Vibrant Scribbled Stools
The Wired Stump Outdoor Furniture by Peter Jakubik Looks 90s-Inspired
Battleship Furniture
The War Craft Collection is Made from USS North Carolina's Reclaimed Teak
Snow-Creating Jungle Gyms
The Evian Playground Taps Into Adults' Inner Child
Functional Gamer Furniture
The Nintendo Controller Coffee Table Boasts Fully Functional Controls
Fluorescent Elastic Chairs
The Furniture by William Lee is Bright and Comfy
Daringly Realistic Dollies
The JC Toys Newborn Dolls are True to Life
Offbeat Jungle Gyms
Monstrum Playgrounds Creates Ridiculously Imaginative Recreation Areas
Puppet-Playing Seats
Thea by Maria Baldo Benac is Made with Imaginative Children in Mind
Personified Chair Art
Bert Loeschner's 'Monobloc' Collection Features Lawn Furniture
Saucer-Embedded Furniture
The Tea for One Table by DESIGNK is Cute and Quirky
Puppy Human Love Seats
The Dog House Sofa Keeps Your Pet Within Reach
Playground-Inspired Furniture
The Swing Sofa by Studio Aisslinger Brings Child-Like Fun Indoors
Anarchistic Furniture Collections
These Frank Flavell Designs Inspire Different Interaction
Luxuriously Levitating Loungers
The 'Zero Gravity Hammock Chair' Can Swing in All Directions
Multifunctional Futon Furniture
Karup Hippo Gets Rid of a Frame for More Flexibility
Comfy Color-Blocked Seaters
The Iris Sofa by DIZANJO Exudes a Playful Spirit
Fighting Game Mini Figures
Julian Fong Crafts Custom LEGO Toys Inspired by Street Fighter
Stool-Bench Hybrids
The Hockerbank by Johanna Dehio is a Multi-Purpose Furniture Piece
Swinging Art Exhibits
Ann Hamilton Creates a Dazzling 55,000 Square-Foot Playground
Playful Re-Defined Public Spaces
Artist Thor ter Kulve Betters Existing Outdoor Objects in Holland
Fluorescent Yarn Playgrounds
The Nike Flyknit Collective Installation is Sturdy and Stimulating
Chilly Rainbow Igloos
Engineer Student Daniel Gray Takes On Challenge Set by Girlfriend's Mother
Playground-Inspired Furniture
Marleen Jansen Created a Seesaw Table to Make Dinner Time More Fun
Food Packaging-Weaved Furniture
Dala by Stephen Burks is an Eco-Friendly Outdoor Collection
Drum-Inspired Seating
The Rope Stool by Minki Kim Was Modeled After Traditional Korean Instrument
Contemporary Modular Sofas
This Studio Segers for Indera Tailor-Made Sofa Unites Form and Function
Asymmetrically Bold Couches
The Apollo Sofa by Tatiana Bortkevic is Inspired by Architecture
Purposefully Dented Seating
The Crash Bench by Liliana Ovalle Looks like a Meteor Hit It
Camp-Inspired Installations
The Off the Grid Exhibit Boasts Creative Alternatives to Outdoor Needs
Alienesque Armchairs
The Aqua Lounge Chair Embodies an Extraterrestrial Form
3D Printed Reverse Furnishings
The Inside Out Collection by Minale-Maeda is Downloadable
Relationship-Inspired Furniture
Konstantinos Pamporis Studies Love While Using Chairs
Remixed War Bunkers (UPDATE)
The Albanian Concrete Mushroom Project Renovates Never-Used Havens
Playful Landmark Prints
These Citius Travel Solutions Ads Make Tourism Fun for Tots
Snaking Modular Seating
The M² Bench by Studio Segers Encourages Outdoor Gatherings
Crisp Papercraft Perches
The Air Rocking Chair is Not the Flimsy Furnishing it Appears to Be
Commemorative Circular Seating (UPDATE)
The ‘Round & Round’ Bench is Reworked
Cheerful Rainbow Installations
'FriendsWithYou' Unveil 'Happy Rainbow' in Hong Kong
Lunging Bedside Tables
The Incunabular Side Table Embodies a Dynamic Asymmetry
Organically Structured Swinging Seats
Felix Guyon Designs Furniture That is Comfortable Yet Modern
Snaking Carbon Fiber Seating
Mathias Bengtsson's Spun Bench Weighs Just Under 10 Pounds
Portable Jungle Gyms
The Easy Outdoor Geodescent Space Dome is Fun for Your Kids
Upside-Down Basket Stools
The Emu Ivy Pouf is an Outdoor Seat, Ottoman and Light Fixture
Playground-Inspired Installations
Carsten Höller Places a Three-Story Slide in the NYC New Mu
Wooden Volcanic Furniture
The Janina Loeve Tettonica Stool and Table are Nature-Inspired
Climable Outdoor Art
Playsculptures by Pieter Kortekaas Encourage Kids to Come Up and Jump On
Eco Community Centers
Evergreen Brick Works is a Social Enterprise Fostering Nature in Toronto
Repurposed Luggage Furniture
James Plumb Design Transforms Discarded Suitcases into Drawers
Skinny Brightly-Streaked Seats
The Shipley & Halmos Art Stool is Simple and Decorative
Kid-Friendly Cafes
The Phill Restaurant by Nuca Studio Features a Whimsical Concept
Galactic Elixir Vessels
The Evian Star Wars Bottle Design is Out of This World
Light-Powering Playground Installations
Swing by Moradavaga Harnesses Kinetic Energy
Funky Harem-Like Furniture
The Carpanelli Glamour Collection Has a Modern Middle Eastern Flare
Butt-Worthy Furniture Exhibits
Paris Design Week's Now: Le Off! Showcased Some Impressive Seats
Pirate Sailboat Toy Houses
The Red Beards Revenge Pirate Ship Playhouse by PoshTots is Life-Size
Swing Set Dining Rooms
Relive Your Childhood with 'Eat & Play Table and Chairs' by Rodrigo Caula
Funky Funhouse Architecture
The Factoria Joven Skate Park is Bright and Complex
Igloo-Shaped Pavilions
The 'Iglounge' is a Warm Party Haven
Color-Altered Seating Cubes
The Thumbs Up! LED Cube Will Light Up Your Party
Durable Outdoor Abodes
The North Face Dome Tent is Built to Withstand the Harshest Conditions
Bare-Boned Day Beds
Watching the Ships Roll In by Marie Dessuant Has Romantic Undertones
Hanging Basket-Like Beds
The Swingrest by Daniel Pouzet is Sophisticated and Cozy
Shiny Ever-Changing Stools
The Luna Seo Furniture Has Many Personalities
Recycled Machinery Playgrounds
The 'Kinderparadijs Meidoorn' Fun Zone Winds Kids Up
Fruit-Shaped Patio Furniture
The Igloo Apple Day Bed Lounger Brings New Meaning to the 'Big Apple'
Bodkin-Backed Seating
The Treated Chair by Aldo Bakker Rearranges a Leg as a Backrest
Factitious Fabric Furniture (UPDATE)
'Stitching Concrete' by Florian Schmid Makes Hard Look Soft
Turbine Jungle Gyms
2012Architecten's Wikado Playground is Fun and Eco-Friendly
Perpetually Rainy Playgrounds
The Waterfall Swing Doesn't Dampen the Swinger's Fun Time
Tech-Inspired Dollhouses
Roominate Inspires Little Girls to Pursue Dream Jobs Associated With Men
Provocative Playground Portraits
‘Lullaby' by Willy Vanderperre Tells a Twisted Story
Emergency Refuge Igloos
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Infant Sensory Playgrounds
The MAXI-ooh! is an Innovative Learning Area for Babies
Galactic Pool Toys
This DIY Lightsaber Pool Noodle is Kid-Approved
Minimalist Leaf-Inpired Furniture
The Bjorn Dahlstrom Chairs Has a Precise Structure
Playful Plywood Stools
The Woodini by Bakery is a Piece of Avant-Garde Home Decor
Comfy Sandbag Bunkers
The Cozy Shelter by Lambert Kamps Has an Unexpected Gentle Interior
Playground-Inspired Furniture
Swingers by Neulhae Cho Brings Strangers Together
Unitive Y-Shaped Seating
The Air Bench Can Expand in Every Direction to Accommodate More Sitters
Neon Light Swings
Artist Su-Mei Tse Uses Illuminated Tubes for Everyday Sculptures
Baby Gym Rat Videos
The Olvarit Commerical Launches with Babies Hitting the Weights
Salty Snack Pool Toys
The Urban Outfitter’s Pretzel Pool Float is Carb-Loaded
Idea-Inspiring Animal Toys
The Sergio Guijarro + Miriam Tochijara Baooab Helps Boost Creativity
Grand Slam Garden Furniture
Tie-break is an All-Weather Chair Made from Tennis Nets
Eco-Friendly Toy Subscriptions
Little Pnuts Sends Your Children an Exciting Surprise Each Quarter
Uneven Soccer Fields
The Puckelball Playground Redefines How Swedes Play Football
Chromosome-Constructed Parks
The Trepy Playground is Complex Enough to Encourage Physical Activity
Clothes Pin Seating
The Riva 1920 Moletta Bench Provides Playful Furniture
Shelterless Light Shows
Fanny Allie Crafts a Lit-Up Silhouette of a Homeless Person Resting
Guerilla Playground Games
The Sidewalk Tetherball Stopped Surprisingly Few Playful Pedestrians
Complex Urban Jungle Gyms
The Empty Pavillion by McLain Clutter is a Confusing and Beautiful
Suspended Garden Chairs
Adagio by Paola Lenti is at Once Playful and Homey
DIY Animated Jar Lids
The ‘House to Home’ Site Shows How to Make Playful Containers
Eccentric Oval Seating
Parts of the Dear Mars Sofa Appear to Orbit Around the Object
Swatter-Like Sun Screens
The Plantae System Provides Patterned Shadows and Privacy for Outdoor Use
Impromptu Playgrounds
These Pop-up Parks are Beautifying New York One Block at a Time
Couture Water Bottle Designs
The Diane von Furstenberg Evian Collaboration is Sleek and Whimsical
Galactic Girly Toys
These 'My Little Star Trek Ponies' are an Unlikely Remix
Adjustable Teeter-Totters
The Balance Seesaw Ensures Fair Play