Tree swings are one of the simplest yet memory creating toys one could imagine. There is no one way to make a tree swing, which is why it is such a great toy. We have compiled twenty-five of the best swing ideas there are so you can choose the best one for your family. From DIY swings to the newest and most advanced store-bought swings, there is sure to be one on this list that you love.
1. The Classic
The classic rope swing is classic because of its simplicity. You can buy one of these swings from a store, but you can just as quickly put one together with materials you probably have in your garage. Kids will have hours of fun on this swing, and it is perhaps one of the safest tree swing designs there are.
2. Handle Swing
These swings work best in situations pictured where there is a soft landing if you lose your grip. They are fun because they change the dynamic of the swing with your hands being the fulcrum. While these are popular over water, they also work over other soft landing spots like hay.
3. Tire Swing
Tire swings are fun because of how versatile they are. They can be hung vertically or horizontally, sat or stood on, and can even handle more than one rider. If you have the right connections, a tire swing will cost you little to nothing.
4. Hammock
A hammock is a hammock, but it can also be a swing. It can be used for multiple people by setting it up normally, but hanging both ends from a tree limb creates the perfect swing for one.
5. Chair Swing
Chair swings like this are meant more for floating in the breeze than swinging for fun. This is the perfect swing for an adult who wants to spend some time outside reading or taking a nap.
6. DIY Swing
This DIY tree swing is more of a traditional swing that you can make by yourself. The tutorial is easy to follow, and the swing looks comfortable and like it will be loads of fun.
7. Single Rope Swing
A single rope swing like this DIY model is easy to make, and a lot of people probably already have materials lying around the garage. A swing like this is a lot of fun because it has no movement restrictions, so you can go North, South, East, and West, or spin around in circles.
8. Saucer Swing
These commercial swings are safer and easier to buy at a store than to make yourself. They are comfortable and fun, especially for younger kids, so they deserve mention.
9. Recycled Chair Swing
This is an excellent idea to repurpose an old chair and make it fun for the whole family to enjoy. It doesn’t look too challenging to do, and it creates multipurpose seating that will support kids or adults.
10. Log Slab
The log slab rope swing is similar to the single rope swing above but more natural. If you have the right tools, this is one of the most straightforward rope swings to make, and you get the pleasing aesthetic of a natural look too.
11. Pallet Swing
If you are going to do a DIY swing, why not go with one the whole family can enjoy at once? The Merry Thought has all the information you need to put together a swing where memories will be made.
12. Airplane Swing
Dunn Lumber offers plans for this fantastic airplane swing. This design is not just a hit with the kids; it doubles as décor for your yard that can stay long after the kids have stopped using it.
13. Bouncy Swing
Can’t decide whether you want a swing or a trampoline? With this hybrid swing from Naughty Mommy, you won’t feel the need. Of course, this swing has less bounce than a traditional trampoline, but plenty of fun is to be had on this swing.
14. Skateboard Swing
HomeMade Modern has put together plans to make this sleek looking skateboard swing. Having the skateboard platform makes it just as fun to stand on this swing as it is to sit.
15. Porch Swing
Get inventive by installing a porch swing on your tree. No rule says you need to hang your porch swing from the porch, and you may find that suspending it from a tree gives the perfect amount of shade and ambiance.
16. DIY Kid-Safe Swing
There is no reason babies shouldn’t be able to join in on the fun. This DIY plan from kidsomania is easy to follow and shouldn’t take more than half an hour to put together.
17. Make Your Own Pallet Chair
These plans from homedit show you how to take a standard pallet and turn it into a homemade chair before hanging it from a tree. This one takes a little work, but the results are worth the effort.
18. Water Swing
This idea from Ziggity Zoom is one of the coolest swings you will find literally and figuratively. Kids will have hours of fun on this swing, which is easier to make and more durable than it looks.
19. Recycled Clothing Swing
This is an odd one, but this swing made from recycled jeans is a little neat. Not only do you keep a pair of jeans out of a landfill, but this swing made for toddlers will keep them from falling out.
20. Horse Tire Swing
The horse tire swing is a popular DIY tree swing that repurposes an old tire to make something kids will love.
21. Regatta Boat Swing
Some swings are best left for the professionals, like this regatta boat swing made for two kids but strong enough to hold an adult.
22. Milk Crate Swing
If you are lucky enough to find a milk crate in today’s day and age, you can fashion it into a safe and comfortable DIY swing. This swing is comfortable and safe for the kiddos but, even though the instructions don’t call for an actual milk crate, you should use that as the benchmark for the plastic box’s durability.
23. See-Saw Swing
A seesaw swing is an excellent option for families with multiple kids; instead of sharing, they can swing together. This DIY tutorial is meant for a traditional swing set but is easily adaptable for a tree swing.
24. Dual-Level Tire Swing
What’s better than a single tire swing? A double tire swing! This fantastic double tire swing was the brainchild of Stone Cottage Adventures, and as you can see, it offers plenty of opportunities for fun for the whole family.
25. Tire Swing Bucket Seat
This final idea comes from Cupcakes and Castles and showcases another way to recycle a tire into a swing. This version takes a little more work and some tools to cut the rubber, but the bucket created gives smaller kids a chance to stretch out in the swing, and the raised edges will make kids feel a little safer in the swing.
Swing for the Trees
There are so many fantastic ideas out there it was almost difficult to choose twenty-five. Many of the list ideas have slight variations that make them different, from the rope’s placement to adding some flair with paint. Hopefully, this list has given you some inspiration to build one of these designs or find your own. One thing is sure, no matter which path you choose to take, your kids are going to love it.
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