Nostalgic Fun: The Best Wooden Tree Swing Sets for Adults
Everyone knows how much fun a tree swing can be. But if you thought that swings were for kids, think again. Back in the day, many dads (and kids) took a bunch of scrap wooden planks and extra rope and built a swing. Today, as adults, you get to enjoy a variety of wooden tree swings that bring back the fun of childhood in swings designed for adults. Here, we have compiled a list of some of the best wooden tree swings for adults so you and your friends and family can get swinging this summer.
Here’s the classic wood tree swing look that you’ve been looking for. With a few modifications however, the Wood Tree Swing Seat from PELLOR is far more safe, comfortable, advanced, and elegant than the homemade swings of childhood. This tree swing is designed and engineered to be a solid fixture in your backyard for years to come.
The seat of this tree swing is designed to be non-slip, helping to prevent the most common injuries from tree swings: slipping off while in midair. The ridges and the gentle curved design make for comfortable sitting or standing, and the generous seat width (17.7 inches) and sturdy design can support an adult weighing up to 220 pounds. Soft, weather resistant ropes round out the timeless look. The swing is adjustable to various heights.
NOSTIFY Nostalgic Outdoor Wood Swing for Adults
Remember feeling the breeze in your hair and that awesome moment when you’re weightless at the apex of the swing? Relive the fun again with the NOSTIFY Nostalgic Outdoor Wood Swing for Adults. Go ahead and and feel like a kid again without worrying about whether or not the swing will support you. With this product, you can stay swinging well into your golden years!
The base of this wooden tree swing is a sturdy and functional flat seat and unlike many similar products, the wood is intentionally left unstained and unpainted so you can customize it exactly how you like. This means that your swing can be stained to match your deck… painted a solid color, the colors of the rainbow… you could even go bold and paint designs on the seat. Or, you could leave the wood raw to develop a weather worn patina. For even more fun, attach battery powered string lights to the soft, weather-resistant ropes to jazz up the look of this timeless design.
This tree swing features a flat seat that’s 17.3 inches wide, ensuring enough room for both kids and adults up to 300 pounds. The swing is adjustable to various heights.
Chic but Shabby Wood Tree Swing for Adults
The description of this tree swing has quite a ring to it! With such a name, you would expect that the Wood Tree Swing for Adults from Chic but Shabby has a modern yet imperfect look to your landscape that would add plenty of flourish. Think boho chic and you get the idea.
Even beyond the intended outdoor use, this tree swing set can also be used indoors. The seat of this tree swing is a deep, rich mahogany color, sporting a distinctive look that accompanies both tasteful modern design and the luxurious preferences of traditional homes. The cream-colored macrame ropes and tassels are a unique touch that gives this swing a more feminine appeal. The cast iron rings at the top add elegance. Is there a more perfect wooden tree swing for a photo shoot? We don’t think so!
The width of this tree swing set is a very generous 24 inches, allowing for amazing comfort for adults up to 230 pounds. This swing is best hung on a level support such as a pergola or porch, although adding ropes above the cast iron rings makes the swing adjustable to hang easily from tree branches.
Swurfer Curved Maple Wood Board Tree Swing
Sometimes a tree swing is all about exuberant fun and not just lazy swinging, not that there’s anything wrong with lazy swinging with a cocktail in hand. The Swurfer Curved Maple Wood Board Tree Swing is the original tree swing that takes its inspiration from surfing.
The baseboard resembles a surfboard, providing that iconic curved shape and a wide, stable stance. Unlike a surfboard, though, this swing offers something to hold on to. Wooden dowel handles give you control and stability. Much more than just an object of fun, this backyard addition can actually be a way to develop core strength while having some serious fun.
The maple wood design of the Swurfer tree swing both promises a fun experience and remains durable for years to come. The wood itself is somewhat flexible, which also creates enough give to make each movement more powerful. You can’t help but smile when you plant your feet on the board and start getting a feel for this awesome wooden swing.
This tree swing set is 32 inches wide by 11 inches deep. It also has a 6 inch dip from the top of the edges to the sunken center in the middle. This large surface area allows for steady foot placement and a wide stance that makes this swing ridiculously fun.
Sometimes swinging in the backyard is best done with friends. Instead of setting up multiple individual swings, you can look towards the capabilities of the porch swing style Amish Casual Treated Porch/Tree Swing with Cupholders from the CAF Store. This wide swing bench can support up to 800 pounds. The deep seats (27”), generous width (60”), and rollback design provide plenty of comfort for multiple people who want to enjoy swinging together.
Huge bonus: this swing has two built-in cup holders - so no more trying to grab or set down a beverage while swinging.
This beautiful bench swing comes in four colors as well as unfinished should you want to paint or stain it to match your decor. With proper care, this swing is an investment into many enjoyable years of front porch, pergola, or tree swinging.
Note: while wooden tree swings for adults are intended to be used outdoors, they will last much longer if they are brought in for the winter and sealed for “swinging season.”
Here you have some great options for the best tree swings for adults for enjoying lazy summer afternoons, late-evening conversations, or even boosting your fitness.