The earliest swing sets, which date all the way back to the fifth century B.C., were nothing more than slabs of wood tied to a tree—the most basic of designs. Today, however, the outdoor staple has ...
From left, Kara Smith, 9; Vanessa Thomas; Sofia Thomas, 5; Tiffani Smith, 8, and Tristan Thomas, 1, enjoyed an afternoon out on their playset. Pros: Convenient for busy parents, says Jack Bowser, ...