The Endeavor Playset – Designed for Adventure, Built for Memories ​

​Born in Houston, TX--Space City USA—the Endeavor playset was created to bring big adventure to smaller yards. Inspired by the courage and imagination of American astronauts, this do-it-yourself wood fort and swingset has helped countless children launch into space, explore jungle landscapes, and unearth hidden treasures in their own backyard.

After years of refinement, the Endeavor was proudly featured in Better Homes and Gardens’ DIY book, Playsets, under the name "Fort Frolic"—a fitting title for a playset designed to spark joy and adventure. But we didn’t stop there! The Endeavor has continued to evolve, improving upon its original design to offer even more fun, safety, and ease of construction.
​
Whether your child dreams of soaring through the skies, climbing to new heights, or embarking on make-believe missions, the Endeavor playset is built to inspire. With detailed, easy-to-follow plans, you can create a backyard adventure that encourages imagination, confidence, coordination, and active play.

Build a backyard your kids will never forget.
The Endeavor DIY Swingset is more than just a playset—it’s a launchpad for adventure!
​Buy Endeavor Fort with Swing Set Plans - $26.95

🌸 Spring DIY Playset Plan Sale! 🌸
​ Spring is here, and so is an amazing deal on our DIY Fort & Swingset PDF Plans! 
For the entire month of April, get $5 off any complete fort and swingset plan from Otter’s Workshop.
Limited-Time Offer: Get your plans for just $21.95!
 Coupon Code: Jack'sDIYApril2025
🛠 Where to Redeem: Apply at checkout on Otter’s Workshop.
Build lasting memories and the ultimate backyard playset--for less! Offer ends April 30th, so grab your plans today!

Why Should You Choose My Plans to Build a Swing Set like the Endeavor Playset?

✔️ Refined & Tested Design – Years of improvements for a better do-it-yourself experience.
✔️ Compact & Versatile – Perfect for smaller yards without sacrificing big fun.
✔️ Imagination-Boosting Features – Climbing, swinging, sliding, and more!
✔️ Easy DIY Plans – Step-by-step instructions make building simple.
✔️ Trusted by Experts – As seen in Better Homes and Gardens.

Jack's Backyard Playground Equipment Features and Benefits
Click Here to See What Other Parents Think
​

Get more complete information for the Endeavor Fort / Swingset Design at OtterWorks USA

MY DIY Endeavor fort and swingset plans are available exclusively through OtterWorksUSA in a
PDF format for $26.95 and you can download instantly so you can get started right away. 
Limited-Time Offer: Get your plans for just $21.95!
 Coupon Code: Jack'sDIYApril2025

While JacksBackyard.com doesn’t sell the DIY swing set plans directly, you can easily purchase and download them instantly through the link below. OtterworksUSA is my e-commerce business site where my plans are sold along with build your own playset kits.

Buy Endeavor Fort with Swing Set Plans - $26.95
This option includes add-on swingset plans, rockwall plans and picnic table plans.

Buy Endeavor Fort Plans Only $12.95 
This option is for the fort only and you can add accessories in the future.

Thanks for trusting me with your DIY Playset Project.  

The Origin Story of the Endeavor Do-it-Yourself Swingset Plans

The Endeavor Fort & Swingset had humble beginnings. It wasn’t designed for profit—it was built from scraps, sweat, and the desire to create something fun for my kid. My first fort design was a true Frankenstein creation, pieced together from spare parts of repaired swingsets. I called it Frankie. Armed with only the wood I could salvage from my scrap pile, I spent long days in the hot Texas sun pulling nails, cutting away broken ends, and carefully selecting boards with a vision in mind. I routed the edges, pressure-washed, sanded, and sealed the wood—hiding the imperfections and transforming the rough materials into something new. When it was finished, my five-year-old son thought it was the coolest thing ever. And I won’t lie… I sold it.

But don’t hate me just yet!​

I sold it with the promise to build something bigger and better. (That promise? It led to the Triton—but that’s another story.) The family who bought Frankie loved it so much they sent me a friend who wanted one too. This time, I built a new one with fresh lumber. Then another. With every build, the design was refined.
Back then, it wasn’t the Endeavor—I simply called it the Little Fort. Over time, I put together countless DIY kits for families and realized that existing playset instructions were often frustrating and complicated. That’s when it hit me: knowledge is power. I could take everything I had learned and create a plan for a playset that was clean, easy to build, simple to move, and budget-friendly.
And that’s how the Endeavor DIY Fort & Swingset was born.

As I built more, I realized that many DIY swing set kits came with frustrating instructions, leaving families struggling to assemble their playsets. It also became clear that hiring a novice handyman often led to costly mistakes, structural issues, or poorly executed builds. That’s when it hit me—knowledge is power! With the right set of plans, anyone can build a safe, durable, and professional-quality playset without the guesswork or unnecessary expense. That’s why I took everything I had learned and created a clear, step-by-step plan designed for success.

Here are just a few success playset pictures using
my playset plans to build a swing set.

Something to think about before you buy DIY swingset plans

Homemade wooden playsets and swingsets, while built with the best intentions, often suffer from being either over-engineered or dangerously under-built. Many include entrapment hazards, exposed bolts, or inferior hardware, all of which compromise safety. Why do more work than necessary, only to end up with a structure that may not stand the test of time? My DIY playset plans are designed for simplicity and durability, voluntarily meeting or exceeding all safety standards set forth by the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) and the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

When searching for DIY swing set and fort plans online, it’s important to know what you're getting. Many available plans come from well-known companies that prioritize safety and follow guidelines from the Consumer Product Safety Commission Playground Safety Handbook. While much of this information is geared toward commercial playgrounds, it also provides essential safety recommendations for residential playsets. By choosing a reputable, field-tested DIY plan, you ensure that your project is not only easier to build but also safer and more reliable than hiring a novice handyman or tackling the project without proper guidance.