An Easy Way to Level the Ground for a Swing Set

Build a swing set at home for greater convenience.

Setting up a swing set for the family is a fun fixture to add to your personal space. This creates an area for you and your family to relax after a long day or on the weekends without having to travel to the park. To successfully install the swing set, the ground must be level to prevent any tilting once the swing set is set up. Some advise to set the swing set in a bed of concrete underneath the sand for greater stability. The easy way is to simply use sand to level the ground.

Things You'll Need

• 2-by-4 lumber
• Deck screws
• Level
• Shovel
• Sand

Instructions

1. Create a stick out of 2-by-4 pieces of lumber that is equal to the width of the area you plan to install the swing set. Use deck screws to attach these pieces and use a level to ensure the entire stick is on the same level.

2. Make a border to enclose the play area using extra pieces of 2-by-4 lumber.

3. Dig the higher end of the space with a shovel so that the degree of unevenness is less than 2 inches from the lowest point to the highest point. If the incline is not steep, you do not have to excavate the area.

4. Pour enough sand to fill in the lower space of the swing set area so that it is even with the higher end. Continue to fill the space an additional 1 foot above the untouched soil.

5. Check to make sure the entire area is level with the use of the level stick you created. Add sand to the areas that require modification and proceed with the installation of the swing set.

References

• LevelGroundPool.com: How to Level Out Your Ground With Sand For Your Above Ground Pool

Resources

• Overstock.com: How to Install Swing Sets