Climbing Bars (Monkey Bars)

Yes. The PlayStar Climbing Bars Kit functions as a backyard monkey bar kit for swing sets and playsets. It includes the climbing bars, brackets, hardware, and instructions needed to build the overhead monkey bar activity shown.

The kit includes 4 steel climbing bars, brackets, hardware, and illustrated instructions. Lumber is sold separately.

No. Lumber is sold separately. This kit requires three 2 x 4 x 8 boards to build the overhead monkey bar structure.

Yes. PlayStar offers the Climbing Bars Kit PS 7766 which includes 4 climbing bars, brackets, and hardware to build a monkey bar attachment. We also offer individual climbing bars through KT 77661 Climbing Bars for larger custom monkey bar projects.

Yes. The climbing bars included in the Climbing Bars Kit are the same bars sold separately in the KT 77661 Climbing Bars package.

The climbing bars are approximately 24 inches wide and designed to fit a 21.5 inch opening. Each bar has an approximate diameter of 1 1/8 inches.

The hardware included in the Climbing Bars Kit is 3/8 inch hot dipped galvanized hardware designed for outdoor durability and long-term residential use.

The kit includes 4 triangle brackets and 4 corner brackets for building the monkey bar attachment structure.

The bars are heavy-duty steel climbing bars. They are designed to resist cracking and splintering, unlike traditional wood alternatives.

Monkey bars help children build upper body strength, grip strength, coordination, confidence, and active outdoor play skills.

Yes. The PlayStar Climbing Bars Kit can be added to compatible backyard swing sets and playsets when properly installed using the included instructions and required lumber.

Yes. Some families purchase additional climbing bars or more than one kit to create a longer monkey bar run, depending on their playset design and available space.

Yes. The overhead climbing design makes this kit a strong option for older children who are ready for more challenging climbing and upper-body play activities.

A monkey bar kit helps simplify the project by providing properly sized steel climbing bars, brackets, hardware, and instructions, while still allowing you to purchase lumber locally for the structure.