Commercial Playground Swings

Benefits of Playground Swings

Swings are not only extremely fun but also play a crucial role in developing motor skills. While swinging, children improve their agility, balance, coordination, and spatial awareness, which are essential for judging distances and safely navigating through traffic. The swinging motion also strengthens the arm, leg, and core muscles, as well as bone density when jumping off. Additionally, playing on swings can enhance:

• Sensory experiences: Swings offer a variety of sensory experiences, such as the wind in their face, the feeling of weightlessness, and the sound of the chains creaking.

• Social interaction: Swings allow children to play and interact with one another, fostering social skills and teamwork.

• Versatility: Swings can be used by children of different ages and abilities, making them a popular and inclusive playground feature.

• Promotes exercise: Swinging is a low-impact form of exercise that helps build strength and coordination while also being enjoyable for children.

• Vestibular stimulation: Swings provide a repetitive, rhythmic motion that stimulates the inner ear, leading to improved balance and coordination.

• Therapeutic value: Swings can be a therapeutic tool for children with special needs, helping with physical and emotional development.

The motion of swinging requires younger children to anticipate cause and effect and manage rhythms. The height and speed of swinging trains children's judgement of distance and height. All these essential cognitive abilities are crucial for a child's development through childhood.

Customisable Swings for a Unique Playground Experience

No two locations are the same, and every playground deserves its own character. We offer commercial swings for playgrounds in many different designs and materials, allowing you to build the best site for your unique community and its playground users. Our swings are a traditional playground structure with great flexibility in terms of colour and aesthetics and can be customised to match the needs of your area, theme or desired style. The possibilities are endless, with multiple colours, configurable frame options, and many customisable seats. Contact your local playground consultant for more information on the extended range of options for configurable playground equipment.

How to Choose the Right Playground Swing

There are a few things to consider when contemplating freestanding playground equipment, such as commercial swing sets.

Age and abilities of users

Choosing swings for your public playground depends very much on the key user group and the shape and size of your playground area.

Types of Frames for Swings

The types of swing frames you choose can add an additional element of excitement and novelty to your playground. Although traditionally shaped in the form of an A, modern swings are not limited to this setup and come in a larger and more fun variety.

• A-Frame: Available in 6.5 feet and 8 feet height with posts of hardwood or hot dip galvanised steel.

• Portal frame: Vertical posts of hot dip galvanised steel or powder coated on a pre-galvanised steel base. Swing frame end connectors and crossbeam of hot dip galvanised steel or powder coated on hot dip galvanised steel base.

• Cocowave Pendulum swing: Available in multiple options: untreated Robinia wood, brown pigmented or green coloured version, rope or stainless steel chain suspensions, wood inground or steel footings.

Types of Seats for Swings

Seats create the most incredible opportunity for choice and individuality – as a single stand-alone or in a combination that best fits your needs. We offer standard swing seats, duo swing seats, baby seats, toddler seats, You & Me seats and bird nests with various diameters.

• Standard seat: The standard seat is a classic design that is made from durable commercial-grade materials. It is a great choice for all ages and provides a comfortable and secure place to sit and swing.

• Duo seat: The duo seat is designed for two riders and features two seats that are side by side. This is a great option for children who want to swing together or for parents who want to swing with their child.

• Baby swing seat: The baby swing seat is designed for infants and features a secure harness that keeps the child safely in place while they swing.

• Toddler seat: The toddler seat is designed for young children who are too big for a baby swing seat but not yet ready for a standard seat. It features a secure harness and a smaller seat size to ensure a comfortable and safe ride for the child.

• You & Me seat: The You & Me seat is designed for two riders, with one rider facing forward and the other facing backwards. This is a great option for parents and children or for friends who want to swing together while facing each other. It typically features a secure harness and a comfortable, ergonomic design that allows for a fun and enjoyable ride and is one of the staples in inclusive playground equipment.

All of our products are available with either hot dip galvanised chains or stainless steel chains, with anti-wrap suspensions as an option to prevent the chains from becoming tangled. Selected products with lower carbon emissions are available in Greenline versions, made mainly from post-consumer ocean waste.

Need help finding the perfect swing?

Browse through the selection on our product site or be inspired by some fantastic projects we have developed worldwide. At KOMPAN, we are always ready to support you. You can contact us if you have questions about swings or other products. We are also happy to talk you through commercial playground safety regulations.