What age range is the Chateau Swing Set for?

Gorilla lists it for ages 3 to 11. Younger kids need help climbing to the 6-ft platform.

How much space do I need?

The set is about 19 ft wide and 14 ft deep. Gorilla recommends a 6-ft unobstructed safety perimeter around the playset.

How many kids can use it at once?

The total weight capacity is 800 lb, so several children can play together. Check the manual for individual seat limits.

What comes with the set?

It includes the wooden tower with canopy, Alpine Wave Slide, two belt swings and a trapeze bar. Swings hang on 58-in chains.

Is the wood treated for outdoor use?

The frame is cedar, which resists rot and insects naturally. The canopy is UV-protected vinyl.

How hard is assembly?

Expect a full day or more with two adults. Owners consistently flag the build as the toughest part.

Where is the Gorilla Playsets Chateau Swing Set cheapest?

At Home Depot, for $2,049.76, as of our latest check.

What do buyers say about the Gorilla Playsets Chateau Swing Set?

Rated 5 out of 5 from 118 ratings.

Where can I buy the Gorilla Playsets Chateau Swing Set?

8 stores we checked sell it, including Home Depot, Wayfair, Kit Super Store, Gorilla Playsets, Extreme Kids World.

Gorilla Playsets Chateau Swing Set

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$2,049.76at Home DepotObserved at 9:08 AM

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Gorilla Playsets Chateau Swing Set

Best price now

$2,049.76at Home DepotObserved at 9:08 AM

Compared across 8 stores. Prices are checked against each store and labelled with when.

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Lowest price today: $2,049.76 at Home Depot (checked Nov 9, 2026).
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Our take on the Gorilla Playsets Chateau Swing Set

The Chateau is a wooden backyard playset built around a raised 6-ft platform with a vinyl canopy, an Alpine Wave Slide and a trapeze bar plus two belt swings. It is aimed at families with kids roughly 3 to 11 who want a full fort-and-swing setup rather than a bare swing frame. Its 800 lb total capacity and cedar construction put it in the sturdier end of wooden playsets, though it is a large footprint and a multi-hour build. Owners of Gorilla sets generally rate the wood and hardware well and note the assembly effort as the main trade-off.

Best forFamilies with kids aged 3 to 11Backyards with room for a 19-ft-wide footprintBuyers who want a fort, slide and swings in oneHouseholds wanting a wooden set that ages well

Pros

Raised 6-ft platform with canopy gives shade and a lookout
Alpine Wave Slide adds a faster, wavier ride than a straight slide
Trapeze bar plus two belt swings covers swinging and climbing
Cedar frame with UV-protected canopy holds up outdoors
800 lb total weight capacity suits several kids at once

Cons

Large footprint needs a clear safety perimeter around it
Wooden playsets take many hours and two people to assemble
Tower height means adult supervision for younger kids
Swing chains are fixed length, so height is not adjustable per child

Gorilla Playsets Chateau Swing Set prices at every store

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Gorilla Playsets Chateau Swing Set price history

Lowest price we've seen: $2,049.76 on Nov 9 at Home Depot. Tracked across 8 stores since Nov 9.

What reviewers say

5 / 5118 ratings

Owners rate the Chateau highly and praise the solid cedar build, the slide and the overall play value. The recurring complaint is assembly time and the space it takes up.

What people mention

Build qualityPraisedOwners describe the cedar frame and hardware as solid and long-lasting.
AssemblyCriticisedBuyers say putting it together takes many hours and at least two people.
Play valuePraisedThe slide, swings and trapeze keep kids busy across a range of ages.
FootprintMixedThe set is big and needs clear space around it, which some yards cannot spare.
CanopyPraisedThe vinyl canopy gives shade on the platform and holds up in weather.

Specifications

Primary Type: Swing Set
Slide Type: Alpine Wave Slide™
Subtype: Chateau Swing Set
Individual Seat Capacity: Individual weight capacities (Look to manual for details)
Maximum Weight Capacity: 800 lb
Total Weight Capacity: 800 lbs
Age Range: 3 to 11 years

Questions and answers

What age range is the Chateau Swing Set for?: Gorilla lists it for ages 3 to 11. Younger kids need help climbing to the 6-ft platform.
How much space do I need?: The set is about 19 ft wide and 14 ft deep. Gorilla recommends a 6-ft unobstructed safety perimeter around the playset.
How many kids can use it at once?: The total weight capacity is 800 lb, so several children can play together. Check the manual for individual seat limits.
What comes with the set?: It includes the wooden tower with canopy, Alpine Wave Slide, two belt swings and a trapeze bar. Swings hang on 58-in chains.
Is the wood treated for outdoor use?: The frame is cedar, which resists rot and insects naturally. The canopy is UV-protected vinyl.
How hard is assembly?: Expect a full day or more with two adults. Owners consistently flag the build as the toughest part.
Where is the Gorilla Playsets Chateau Swing Set cheapest?: At Home Depot, for $2,049.76, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the Gorilla Playsets Chateau Swing Set?: Rated 5 out of 5 from 118 ratings.
Where can I buy the Gorilla Playsets Chateau Swing Set?: 8 stores we checked sell it, including Home Depot, Wayfair, Kit Super Store, Gorilla Playsets, Extreme Kids World.