Backyard Discovery Beachfront Cedar Swingset vs Backyard Discovery Skyfort II Playset

Both are cedar Backyard Discovery sets with a wave slide, belt swings and a trapeze, so the choice comes down to size and layout. The Beachfront is the smaller, simpler build with a shaded sandbox and a snack bar, and its 4.6 rating from 330 owners backs that up. The Skyfort II is a much larger clubhouse set with a wood roof, crow's nest, 10-foot slide and full-length monkey bars, but its 3.1 rating from 2,000 owners is a warning. Buy the Beachfront for younger kids and tighter yards; buy the Skyfort II only if you have the space and want the castle layout.

• Choose the Beachfront Cedar Swingset if you have a smaller yard, younger children, and want a sturdier-feeling set with a shaded sandbox and snack bar.
• Choose the Skyfort II if you have a large flat yard and want a tall clubhouse with a wood roof, crow's nest, 10-foot slide and full-length monkey bars.