Buying guide - Saucer swings
Top 10 Questions About Wooden Swing Sets With a Saucer Swing
Ten questions comparing saucer-equipped wooden swing sets by price, published saucer details, included features, age range and capacity, with metal and standalone alternatives.
Sportspower's own listing for the Wildwood wood swing set describes a padded 40-inch saucer that lets up to two kids swing together. The available listings support a comparison by price, published saucer details, capacity and included features, but do not establish one set as the best.
Which wooden swing sets come with a saucer swing?
Five wooden listings include a saucer swing: Wildwood and Amelia at $399.99 each, Ladera at $799.99, Willow Creek at $999.99 and Grand Mesa at $1199.99.
| Wooden swing set | Price | Saucer confirmation |
|---|---|---|
| Wildwood wood swing set | $399.99 | Padded saucer swing |
| Amelia Wooden Swing Set | $399.99 | Padded saucer swing |
| Ladera Solar Wooden Swing Set with Nighttime Lights | $799.99 | Saucer among the swing options |
| Willow Creek Wooden Swing Set | $999.99 | Flying saucer swing |
| Grand Mesa Wooden Swing Set | $1199.99 | Flying saucer swing |
Prices and saucer descriptions are taken from each wooden set's own product listing.
How big is the saucer swing, and how many kids does it hold?
Wildwood publishes a 40-inch saucer for up to two kids; Willow Creek and Grand Mesa publish 29.5-inch saucers. Amelia states up to two children but gives no diameter, while Ladera names a saucer without publishing its diameter or capacity.
“The padded 40" saucer swing lets up to two kids swing together in comfort.”
Wildwood wood swing set feature list
| Wooden swing set | Published saucer diameter | Published saucer capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Wildwood wood swing set | 40 inches | Up to two kids |
| Amelia Wooden Swing Set | Not published | Up to two children |
| Ladera Solar Wooden Swing Set with Nighttime Lights | Not published | Not published |
| Willow Creek Wooden Swing Set | 29.5 inches | One or two kids |
| Grand Mesa Wooden Swing Set | 29.5 inches | Not published |
The table reports only dimensions and saucer capacities stated in each product's feature list.
What else comes with a wooden swing set that has a saucer swing?
Wildwood adds a sling swing and anchor kit; Amelia adds a sandbox, canopy-roofed play deck and 6-foot slide. Ladera adds a rock wall, 8-foot slide, sandbox and bench; Willow Creek adds an 8-foot slide, rock wall and sandbox; Grand Mesa adds those features plus monkey bars.
| Wooden swing set | Features listed beyond the saucer |
|---|---|
| Wildwood wood swing set | Sling swing; vinyl-coated chains; 4-piece anchor kit |
| Amelia Wooden Swing Set | Sling swing; sandbox; canopy-roofed play deck; 6-foot slide; anchor kit |
| Ladera Solar Wooden Swing Set with Nighttime Lights | Belt and blow-molded swings; rock-climbing wall; 8-foot slide; sandbox; bench with table; 4-piece anchor kit |
| Willow Creek Wooden Swing Set | Two sling swings; 8-foot slide; rock-climbing wall; picnic bench; sandbox |
| Grand Mesa Wooden Swing Set | Two sling swings; monkey bars; 8-foot slide; rock-climbing wall; picnic bench; sandbox |
Features are drawn from each wooden set's own listing; sand is not included with the listed sandboxes.
What age range and weight capacity do these wooden swing sets support?
Wildwood lists ages 3 to 8 and up to 3 children; Willow Creek lists ages 3–10, 8 users and 800 lbs total; Grand Mesa lists ages 3–10, 10 users and 1000 lbs total. Amelia and Ladera publish neither an age range nor a weight limit.
| Wooden swing set | Published age range | Published capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Wildwood wood swing set | 3 to 8 years old | Up to 3 users |
| Willow Creek Wooden Swing Set | 3–10 years | 8 users; 800 lbs total; 100 lbs per user |
| Grand Mesa Wooden Swing Set | 3–10 years | 10 users; 1000 lbs total; 100 lbs per user |
These are the wooden saucer sets that publish both an age range and capacity. Amelia and Ladera publish neither an age range nor a weight limit.
How much do wooden swing sets with a saucer swing cost?
The five wooden saucer sets run from $399.99 for either Wildwood or Amelia to $1199.99 for Grand Mesa; Ladera is $799.99 and Willow Creek is $999.99.
Are there cheaper metal swing sets with a saucer swing?
Yes. Four of the five metal saucer sets, $249.99 to $299.99, cost less than every wooden saucer set; the $499.99 Triple Swing and Saucer costs more than the $399.99 Wildwood and Amelia but less than the $799.99-to-$1199.99 Ladera, Willow Creek and Grand Mesa.
| Metal saucer swing set | Price |
|---|---|
| Super Saucer Metal Swing Set | $249.99 |
| Swing and Saucer Metal Swing Set | $259.99 |
| Sportspower Starlight Metal Swing Set with LED Swings, Saucer Swing, 5ft Slide and Bonus 4pc Anchor Kit | $269.99 |
| Sportspower Comet Metal Swing Set with LED Light Up Saucer Swing, 2 Swings and 5ft Slide | $299.99 |
| Sportspower Triple Swing and Saucer Metal Swing Set | $499.99 |
Metal saucer sets are ranked from lowest to highest published price.
How many kids can a metal saucer swing set hold?
Published total capacities range from 3 children on the Swing and Saucer to 7 on the Triple Swing and Saucer. Each of the five metal sets limits users to 100 lbs each.
| Metal saucer swing set | Maximum users | Maximum per user |
|---|---|---|
| Super Saucer Metal Swing Set | 5 | 100 lbs |
| Swing and Saucer Metal Swing Set | 3 | 100 lbs |
| Sportspower Starlight Metal Swing Set | 5 | 100 lbs |
| Sportspower Comet Metal Swing Set | 5 | 100 lbs |
| Sportspower Triple Swing and Saucer Metal Swing Set | 7 | 100 lbs |
Capacities are the figures published in the five metal-set descriptions.
Can I buy a saucer swing on its own?
The separately listed Deluxe Saucer Swing Set costs $153.99 and includes its own frame. It is rated for ages 3–10 and 220 lbs total across a maximum of 2 users.
How big is the Deluxe Saucer Swing, and does it attach to another swing set?
The Deluxe Saucer Swing Set measures 86" × 70" × 73" and has a calculated footprint of about 42 sq ft. Its listing describes a powder-coated steel frame and does not state that it attaches to another Sportspower swing set.
| Product | Assembled dimensions | Footprint |
|---|---|---|
| Deluxe Saucer Swing Set | 86" × 70" × 73" | ≈ 42 sq ft |
The assembled dimensions are published by Sportspower. The footprint is length × width, calculated here rather than published by the manufacturer.
The listing presents the Deluxe Saucer Swing Set as a complete product with its own powder-coated steel frame. It does not identify another Sportspower swing set to which it can attach.
What do these swing sets' listings say about anchoring and where to set them up?
A 4-piece anchor kit is listed for Wildwood, Ladera, Starlight and Swing and Saucer, and an anchor kit without a stated piece count for Amelia. Willow Creek, Grand Mesa and Deluxe Saucer Swing instead publish a quoted safety instruction about surface placement, cited in this listing's safety information.
“Sportspower swing sets should always be assembled on a secure, level, outdoor surface away from fences, trees, branches or other items with potentially dangerous protrusions”
Safety information published on the Willow Creek Wooden Swing Set, Grand Mesa Wooden Swing Set and Deluxe Saucer Swing Set listings
A 4-piece anchor kit is listed with Wildwood, Ladera, Starlight and Swing and Saucer. Amelia's listing also includes an anchor kit but does not publish a piece count.