The Company
In the early 1980's, the only "quality" playground products available for the backyard were very expensive, pre-cut wooden swing sets. Very few, if any other alternatives were available at that time.
Swing-N-Slide, established in 1985 as America’s first do-it-yourself wooden playground manufacturer, has achieved its vision of bringing compliant, fun and value-packed products to both the residential and commercial playground markets.
As one of the leading consumer playground equipment companies in the United States, Swing-N-Slide designs, manufactures and distributes do-it-yourself play sets to home centers, hardware stores and play set retailers across the nation. Using its expertise in thermoforming and metal fabrication, Swing-N-Slide manufactures every play set with quality and pride.
Swing-N-Slide’s commitment to safety and quality has been the cornerstone of its program to provide children and their families with the safest, most reliable play sets available in the market. With the development of do-it-yourself kits, Swing-N-Slide provides the customer unparalleled value and the unique opportunity to tailor their play set to fit their family's needs and budget.
Our Vision
Our vision is to design, manufacture and market products which deliver value, fun and functionality to residential and commercial properties.
Innovation of Swing-N-Slide
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1988 - Introduced the EZ Frame Bracket
• First Do-It-Yourself Kit
• Great Alternative to Metal Swing-set
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1990 - INNOVATION – Designed the First Plastic Slide
• Cooler than metal slides
• Lighter weight, easier to install
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1992 - Designed First Residential Tube Slide
• Finally Playground fun in the Backyard!
• Twisting, thrilling
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1994 - Designed First DIY Commercial Play Line – TUFF KIDS
• First Do-It-Yourself kit for Commercial settings
• Affordable alternative
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1999 - INNOVATION – First Climbing Rock Wall
• First simulated rock wall for residential use
• Realistic Texture and color
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2001 - IMPROVING on INNOVATION – Designed the First SpeedWave Slide
• Deep waves and modern “scoop” design
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The PlayCore Companies
PlayCore, Inc. is one of the leading playground equipment and backyard products companies in the world specializing in the design, manufacture and marketing of commercial and consumer outdoor playground equipment.
The commercial play divisions market modular and custom playground systems and components to municipalities, schools, parks and other playground systems users. The consumer divisions manufacture kits for wooden swing sets and climbing units, plastic slides and related products.
The other recreational products manufactured by the company include mini-playgrounds, sandboxes, basketball and soccer equipment, picnic tables, picnic benches and site amenities such as benches, litter receptacles and bicycle racks.
PlayCore is owned by Irving Place Capital (“IPC”), a leading private equity firm focusing on middle-market investments.
