Bijou Mainstay & Sway

The Bijou Mainstay & Sway gives high-energy kids more than one way to get the movement they are looking for. The modular Mainstay creates space for climbing, forts, imaginative play, and a cozy place to settle in, while the A-frame Swing Arm and two Sway Swings add the back-and-forth movement many kiddos come outside craving.

For families who want a swing set without committing to a traditional one-purpose backyard structure, Mainstay & Sway can change with your kids. Start with climbing and swinging now, then add compatible Bijou bridges, platforms, panels, or other accessories as their interests grow.

Bijou Mainstay & Sway Swing Set for Climbing, Swinging & Sensory Play

• Two kinds of movement in one setup: Kids can climb and explore the Mainstay, then switch to rhythmic swinging on the two Sway Swings.
• Comfortable Sway Swings: The supportive swing design creates a cozy place for active swinging or gentler movement.
• Open-ended play: The Mainstay can become a fort, hideout, climbing challenge, reading spot, or whatever your kiddo imagines next.
• Made for growing families: Bijou’s modular system can expand and adapt instead of becoming a playset your kids quickly outgrow.
• Outdoor-ready design: Weather-resistant materials, stainless-steel hardware, and solar-powered LEDs are designed for outdoor use.

Bijou Mainstay & Sway Includes Mainstay, Swing Arm & Two Sway Swings

• 1 Bijou Mainstay
• 1 Bijou A-frame Swing Arm
• 2 Bijou Sway Swings

The Mainstay includes its interchangeable outdoor play panels, climbing features, 5-foot hover platform, solar-powered LED lighting, anchor feet, ground stakes, hardware, carrying straps, and solid-steel hinged top bracket.

Bijou Mainstay & Sway Size, Age, Capacity & Materials

• Complete setup: Approximately 16.5 ft × 7.5 ft
• Mainstay height: Approximately 9.5 ft
• Mainstay base diameter: Approximately 7.5 ft
• Recommended age: 3+ through adult use within individual component limits
• Manufacturer-listed capacity: Up to 250 lb per applicable component
• Panels: Double-layer sewn polyester panels made with recycled material
• Structure: Pressure-treated lumber with a solid-steel top hub and outdoor hardware
• Lighting: More than 100 wrapped solar-powered LEDs on the Mainstay

Bijou Mainstay & Sway Wood Requirements

The complete Mainstay & Sway configuration requires:

• 6 × 10 ft pressure-treated 2x4s
• 1 × 10 ft pressure-treated 2x6
• 2 × 8 ft pressure-treated 2x4s

Choose With Wood if you want Bijou to coordinate compatible lumber with the order. Choose No Wood if you prefer to source the standard pressure-treated lumber locally. Bijou does not require special cuts.

Bijou Mainstay & Sway Installation & Swing Clearance

Bijou describes Mainstay & Sway as an approximately two-hour setup. The Mainstay must be properly staked and anchored before use, and the swing portion needs adequate open space in front of and behind the swings for safe, comfortable swinging.

The listed 16.5 × 7.5 ft dimensions describe the structure itself, so plan for additional swing clearance beyond that footprint. Always follow Bijou’s current assembly, anchoring, and clearance instructions for your exact configuration.

Bijou Mainstay & Sway for Sensory-Seeking Kids & Everyday Backyard Play

For kiddos who regulate through movement, this setup gives them choices. Climbing offers heavy-work input and a full-body challenge, while swinging provides repeated vestibular movement. When they want a different pace, the Mainstay also gives them a more enclosed-feeling place to sit, imagine, or take a break from the action.

Explore more modular configurations in our Bijou Build collection or compare more outdoor playsets.

Give your kiddo a backyard setup that lets them climb, swing, reset, and come back tomorrow with a completely different way to play.