April 15, 2010

Jungle (Gym) Fever

Bergen County Swingset Roundup

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Yup. It’s time. Spring has sprung and your little tike is literally scaling walls everywhere you turn. Climbing trees, banisters, flagpoles, he doesn’t discriminate. Seriously, all your kid wants to do is play outside from dawn til dusk and you’re running out of balls and chalk to keep him busy.

You finally admit to yourself that you may just have to cave in and get the swingset, oh, excuse us, “play system” as they are now called.  Shopping for a jungle gym is a right of passage for every suburban mom and we are here to help you navigate.  Think of us as your jungle gym sherpa if you will.  We have done a little homework and can help guide you on your journey to find the perfect play system.

Rainbow Play Systems
Rainbow has been in business for 25 years and has sold over 1 million swingsets.  With 100 different models all built out of 100% North American or Redwood Timber, Rainbow is one of the few “green” systems.  All the wood is water sealed through a 10 step process and installation is handled only by the company’s own trained installers.  All purchases include a lifetime warranty on most of the product and a 5 year warranty on certain accessories.  Time from order to delivery and installation is 3-4 weeks.

Prices from $1,845 to $3,700 and delivery/installation starting at $99

Rainbow Direct- Mahwah
270 Route 17 South
201-818-8908

Eastern Jungle Gym
In business for over 18 years, Eastern Jungle Gyms provides a wide variety of options for your backyard fun. All systems are made from top grade cedar and redwood, creating a jungle gym which is built to last.  The company also takes safety very seriously.  All products have rounded edges and comply with CPSC and IPEMA safety guidelines. Eastern Jungle Gyms are installed by experienced installers and come with a 1 year limited warranty.  Time from order to delivery and installation is 10-14 days.

Prices from $1699 to $4,000 and delivery/installation starting at $99
Mitchell Simon
15 South Dean Street, Englewood
201-568-2108 (speak to Linda or David Simon)

Woodplay Playsets
Since 1975 Woodplay has been committed to building the finest playsets that help children grow and learn.  The company’s playsets are built out of solid Redwood with heavy duty galvanized hardware.  They also created angled safety ladders to help younger children climb onto their swingsets.  Woodplay is constantly innovating their products and creating new add-on combinations.  The company offers a 30 day unconditional guarantee and a limited lifetime warranty on most components.  They will even replace any wooden component suffering structural failure due to warping, rotting or insect damage.

Starting at $2,499 plus delivery and installation
Bergen County Swingsets
334 Route 17 North, Saddle River
201-818-5100

Creative Playthings
Creative Playthings has been selling high quality, good value swingsets since 1951.  All swingsets are built from their own Naturaline 100% Chemical Free Woods or Pine.  They have swingsets for any budget or backyard and for kids of any age.  With limited lifetime warranties on most products and a 10 year warranty on their less expensive line, Creative Playthings stand by their products.  Check out their “Design Configurator” on the company website which helps you build the perfect set to maximize your family’s fun.

Basic Pine Line: $699 to $2,099
Special Pine Series: $2,299-$3,899
Creative Playthings
100-120 West Route 59
Nanuet, NY
845-627-0389

On that note, your sherpa bids you farewell on your journey and happy hunting.  Just remember, it’s a jungle out there.