The Acorn

A first playset built to last

Compact, sturdy, and just right for the little ones — two belt swings, a small fort deck, and a 6-foot wave slide. Designed to fit smaller yards without compromising on real-cedar quality.

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$1,895 · self-install kit

Installation

Recommended ages2 – 8
Capacity4 kids
Footprint13' × 18'
Total height9' tall
Safety surface zone19' × 24'
Shipped weight480 lb
What's included

Every detail of the The Acorn.

  • Two belt swings
  • 6-ft wave slide
  • Cedar fort deck
  • Climbing ladder
  • Ground anchors included
  • Galvanized steel hardware
  • Ground anchor kit included
  • Full assembly manual + video
  • Pre-stained UV cedar finish
Built to last

The playset that's still standing when they're driving.

Big-box playsets use pressure-treated pine and powder-coated steel — they look fine until the second Tennessee winter. We use kiln-dried Western Red Cedar — naturally rot- and insect-resistant, no chemicals near where kids put their hands and mouths. It develops a beautiful silver patina if left untreated, or holds its warm color with a clear UV sealer every 2–3 years.

Western Red Cedar

Kiln-dried in our shop, hand-selected for grain. No pressure-treatment chemicals. The same wood used in high-end fencing and shingles for a reason.

Safe by design

Built to CPSC home-playground recommendations and ASTM F1148 standards — documented fall heights, use zones, and torqued hardware. Every set ships with the paperwork, but the real test is that we'd put it in our own yard.

10-year warranty

On every wood component. 5 years on hardware, 1 year on slides and accessories. Same warranty whether you self-install or we do — your kids will be playing on it for years.

Ready when you are

Tell us about your yard. We'll do the rest.

Whether you've already picked a model or you want us to design something from scratch around your yard — start a conversation. Send a few photos, we'll respond within one business day with a real ship-date window for your build.

hello@johnsoncityplaygrounds.com
One-business-day response
(423) 555-0199
Monday – Saturday, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. ET
1247 Buffalo Trail
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