Costway
Costway 700lb Giant 60'' Platform Tree Swing for Kids and Adults
The verdict
This platform swing is sturdy, spacious, and well-made for the price, holding up well over time with kids and adults alike, though assembly requires care and it's best suited for younger children rather than larger kids.
What parents love
- • sturdy and holds adults comfortably
- • spacious enough for multiple kids
- • durable over time and weather
- • great value for price
- • vibrant color
- • assembly instructions clear with app
Worth knowing
- • missing or incomplete hardware shipments
- • not suitable for larger kids
- • assembly takes significant time
- • wood can split if over-tightened
- • slight creaking sound
Beyond the listing
Reviewers appreciate the large size and quick assembly, with sturdy construction and good padding that feels safe. However, some users noted durability concerns, including threads pulling out within a week and potential quality differences compared to competing brands, and the wide footprint makes fitting it on standard swing set spacing challenging.
Holds up elsewhere
- quick and easy assembly
- large spacious platform
- thick foam padding on frame
- water-resistant and cleans well
- adjustable height straps
- sturdy metal construction
Comes up as a drawback
- threads pulled out after one week
- not durable as some competitor models
- very wide footprint fits most swing sets
- reduced length when assembled
- short hanging straps on some units
Safety check — clear
We cross-checked this product and its manufacturer against CPSC recall notices, NHTSA child-seat recalls, FDA recalls and the AAP's safe-sleep criteria on August 31, 2026, and found no active recall or safe-sleep concern. That is a check of the public recall record, not a test of the product.
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