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Backyard Discovery Tucson Swing Set vs Backyard Discovery Canyon Creek Swing Set

Both are cedar Backyard Discovery sets, but they are built for different families. The Canyon Creek is the stronger playset: a wave slide, a web swing, a lower playhouse with a toy kitchen and a picnic area, and much better owner ratings. The Tucson is the simpler, lower-set option with a covered deck, an 8-foot straight slide, a sandbox and a trapeze bar. Buy the Canyon Creek if your kids are old enough to climb and you want years of varied play. Buy the Tucson if you want a compact, straightforward set for younger children.

  • Choose the Tucson if you want a simpler, lower-profile cedar set with a sandbox, a picnic table and a trapeze bar for younger kids.
  • Choose the Canyon Creek if you want the most play value for the space: a wave slide, a web swing, a clubhouse and a play kitchen, with far better owner ratings.

Prices

  • Backyard Discovery Tucson Swing Set: $488.00 at Walmart (last seen Nov 10)
  • Backyard Discovery Canyon Creek Swing Set: $549.99 at home furniture and carpet (last seen Nov 9)
  • Difference: the Backyard Discovery Tucson Swing Set is $61.99 cheaper than the Backyard Discovery Canyon Creek Swing Set at the latest prices (Nov 9 and Nov 10)
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Backyard Discovery Tucson Cedar Wooden Swing Set

Backyard Discovery Tucson Swing Set

Backyard Discovery Tucson Cedar Wooden Swing Set

3.8(1,860 ratings)
$488.00at WalmartChecked 10 h ago
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Pros
  • Cedar frame with a factory stain
  • Sandbox and picnic table included
  • Trapeze bar adds a third swinging option
  • Pre-drilled, pre-cut lumber speeds assembly
  • 5-year limited warranty
Cons
  • Lower owner rating than the Canyon Creek
  • Straight slide is less exciting than a wave slide
  • No playhouse or toy kitchen
  • Full assembly still needs two adults
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Backyard Discovery Canyon Creek

Backyard Discovery Canyon Creek Swing Set

Backyard Discovery Canyon Creek

4.6(366 ratings)
$549.99at home furniture and carpetChecked Nov 9
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Pros
  • Highest owner rating of the two
  • Wave slide, web swing and two belt swings
  • Clubhouse and playhouse with toy kitchen, telescope and chalkboard
  • Taller rock wall for older kids
  • BILT app guides assembly
Cons
  • Long assembly, 10 to 14 hours with two adults
  • Large footprint, roughly 15 by 12 feet plus a use zone
  • No stated warranty in the listing
  • Oversized-item returns can carry a steep shipping fee

What separates them

Backyard Discovery Tucson Swing SetBackyard Discovery Canyon Creek Swing Set
Owner rating3.8 out of 5 from 1,860 ratings4.6 out of 5 from 366 ratings
Slide8-foot straight slide8-foot wave slide
SwingsTwo belt swings plus a trapeze acrobat barTwo belt swings plus a web swing
Play spacesCovered play deck, sandbox, picnic table with benchUpper clubhouse with telescope, chalkboard and steering wheel; lower playhouse with toy kitchen and picnic area
ClimbingStep ladder and rock wallFlat-step ladder and a taller rock wall
Stated age rangeMinimum age 3Listed 0 to 10, minimum age 4
AssemblyPre-drilled, pre-cut, pre-stained lumber; two adults10 to 14 hours with two adults; BILT app instructions
Warranty5-year limited warrantyNot stated in the listing

Price history

$1,499.00$488.00
Nov 7Nov 11
  • Backyard Discovery Tucson Swing Set: lowest $488.00 on Nov 11 at Walmart.
  • Backyard Discovery Canyon Creek Swing Set: lowest $549.99 on Nov 9 at home furniture and carpet; $1,499.00 on Nov 11.

Prices at every store

Backyard Discovery Tucson Swing Set

  • WalmartNew

    In stock

    $488.00Free shippingChecked 10 h ago
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  • Backyard DiscoveryNew

    In stock

    $549.00Free shippingChecked 14 h ago
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  • Johnny's Backyard San AntonioNew

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    $599.00Checked 14 h ago
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Backyard Discovery Canyon Creek Swing Set

  • home furniture and carpetNew

    In stock

    $549.99Free shippingChecked Nov 9
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  • WalmartNew

    In stockSold by Backyard DiscoveryReturns: Sold by a Walmart Marketplace seller; returns go to the seller under the seller's returns policy.

    $1,499.00Free shippingChecked 14 h ago
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    $1,499.00Free shippingChecked 14 h ago
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    $1,499.00Free shippingChecked 14 h ago
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Specs compared

SpecBackyard Discovery Tucson Swing SetBackyard Discovery Canyon Creek Swing Set
colorBrownBrown
MaterialCedarCedar
Minimum Age3 Years4 years
AssemblyFull Assembly Required10–14 hours with two adults.
Assembled Width87.0—
Assembled Depth211.0—
Assembled Height113.0—
Assembled Weight213.85—
Packaged Width21.85—
Packaged Depth91.73—
Packaged Height6.61—
Slide Length8ft.—
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SpecBackyard Discovery Tucson Swing SetBackyard Discovery Canyon Creek Swing Set
Warranty5 Year Limited Warranty—
Age range—0 - 10 Years
Number of swings—2
Swing set type—Wood Swing Sets
Assembly req—Y
Items included—Slide, Clubhouse, Rock Wall
Age group—Child
Maximum recommended age—10 years
Minimum recommended age—0 years
Brand

What reviewers say

Backyard Discovery Tucson Swing Set

  • 3.8 / 51,860 ratings

Ratings average around 3.8 out of 5 across a large pool of buyers. Most praise the play variety, cedar construction and the covered deck; the loudest complaints are about assembly time, missing parts and occasional wood or hardware defects.

What people mention
  • AssemblyCriticisedBuyers say building it takes a full day or more and the instructions are hard to follow in places.
  • Play varietyPraisedOwners like that swings, slide, rock wall, sandbox and picnic table keep kids of different ages busy.
  • Build qualityMixedMany call the cedar solid, but others report split boards, warped pieces or uneven stain.
  • HardwareCriticisedSome buyers report missing or wrong bolts and brackets, which stalls the build.

Backyard Discovery Canyon Creek Swing Set

  • 4.6 / 5366 ratings

Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 366 ratings, the Canyon Creek is well liked for its range of activities and cedar build. Owners say assembly takes a full day or more.

What people mention
  • AssemblyMixedOwners say it takes a full day or more and goes faster with two people and the BILT app.
  • Build qualityPraisedReviewers describe the cedar as sturdy and holding up through seasons.
  • Play valuePraisedKids move between the slide, swings, rock wall and clubhouse without getting bored.
  • Parts and deliveryCriticised

Questions and answers

Which is better for younger kids?
The Tucson. Its minimum age is 3, and the covered deck, sandbox and picnic table suit toddlers and preschoolers. The Canyon Creek's minimum age is 4 and its taller rock wall and clubhouse favor older children.
Which has more to do?
The Canyon Creek. It adds a wave slide, a web swing, an upper clubhouse with a telescope and chalkboard, and a lower playhouse with a toy kitchen and picnic area. The Tucson is simpler.
Which lasts longer?
Both use cedar, which resists rot. The Tucson states a 5-year limited warranty; the Canyon Creek does not state one. The Canyon Creek's higher owner rating suggests better long-term satisfaction.
Is the Canyon Creek worth stepping up to?
For kids aged 4 and up, yes. You get more play spaces, a better slide and swing, and much stronger owner ratings. Choose the Tucson only if you want a simpler set for younger children.
How much space does each need?
The Canyon Creek footprint is roughly 15 by 12 feet, plus a safety use zone. The Tucson measures about 87 inches wide by 211 inches deep, so it is the narrower of the two.
How hard is assembly?
The Tucson ships pre-drilled, pre-cut and pre-stained, so two adults can build it in a day. The Canyon Creek takes 10 to 14 hours with two adults, though the BILT app walks you through it.

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Backyard Discovery
Swing style—Belt, Web
With Slide—Yes
For Climbing—Yes
With Fort—Yes
Named features—wave slide, clubhouse, play kitchen, picnic are…
Footprint—roughly 15 × 12 feet, plus use zone.
Playground—Swing Set
Some buyers report missing or damaged pieces that held up the build.