Metal Monkey Bars

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Monkey bar rungs for your home jungle gym needs are now available individually, so you can customize your monkey bars to accomodate the needs of your children. Put more, closer together, for those shorter reaches, or add some to the vertical supports to assist with climbing. And with colors and textures to suit, you can improve the visibility or grip to ensure a safe and fun experience.

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Updated 22/08/2022

Indoor monkey bars

These metal monkey bars are made of high-quality steel: they can withstand a weight of up to 220 pounds and are perfect for kids aged 5 to 8. The shock-absorbing rubber pads on their base will prevent scratches on your floor.

Designer Advice:

Indoor monkey bars are a handy solution in flats or houses without a backyard. However, you need to leave enough room around them: that way, your kids don’t run the risk of hitting their furniture or walls when they’re using them. So, foldable options like this model tend to be a more space-saving solution.

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Standalone monkey bars for existing playground sets

This set of six metal monkey bars comes in six different colors, including bright options that are both fun and easy to see. 21.5” long, they’re particularly practical if you already have a wooden play structure or swing set to support them.

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Green metal monkey bar kit

This set of six monkey bars consists of sturdy steel in a standard 21.5” design. Because it’s high-quality and rust-resistant, it’ll last you for many more years once you mount it onto an existing wooden swing set.

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Versatile metal monkey bars for adults or kids

This set of two metal monkey bars comes in two sizes (13” and 17.5”), both in a versatile black finish. It also includes four stainless steel wood mounting screws. These monkey bars can be hung horizontally or vertically and hold up to 500 pounds each.

Designer Advice:

Use these types of standalone monkey bars to train in your home gym. Alternatively, you can utilize them to complement your kids’ playset or jungle gym. At the same time, an extra pair of these bad boys can come in handy if your children have a treehouse or bunk bed: they translate into practical handles that ensure a safe and strong grip.

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Monkey bars with playground

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If you have a large space, you don’t have to stick to standalone monkey bars for backyards! In fact, give your children the ultimate playground experience with this modular design. It’ll allow you to arrange it in a way that fits your garden’s layout.

$1043.49 ~~$1199.99~~

Designer Advice:

Monkey bars, slides, swings… These sets are especially ideal if your kids love playing outside or heading to the playground! They’re really going to make the most of them if you tend to organize frequent playdates with their friends or cousins. Plus, some of these features can easily grow with them.

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Metal monkey bars in a dome design

Rather than a horizontal path, these metal monkey bars allow your kids to get adventurous by climbing in… any direction! You can find it in a 6’ or 10’ option, both involving a playful green, yellow, and orange design.

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Buying Guide

When thinking about monkey bar rungs, these are the bars or climbing ladders placed horizontally for kids and adults to use for swinging over. On playgrounds or in backyard play areas, children love using these monkey bars for climbing and swinging. In gyms, adults use them for building up their upper body muscles. Therefore, they can be utilized in many different ways by many different people. With that in mind, monkey bar rungs are manufactured by a number of companies to feature a myriad of styles and a variety of shapes. The purpose of this buying guide to help you narrow your focus and assist with your purchasing decisions.

How to ensure the durability of monkey bar rungs?

Monkey bar rungs are typically made from solid steel, galvanized steel, wood, cable lines, and rope. Their durability depends on the materials from which they're made. For example, rope monkey bar rungs won't last as long as galvanized steel outside because it will begin breaking down in the elements. However, if each of these materials is used indoors, they're longevity will be much longer.

The rope and cable lines will wear out sooner than the wood and galvanized steel from repeated use, which is one of the drawbacks of these materials. However, wood and galvanized steel require more maintenance in comparison to those materials to increase their longevity. So, there's a balancing act to consider when looking at these materials and making your choices.

What styles of monkey bar rungs are there?

You’ll find that the monkey bar rungs are available in a wide variety of bold colors, as well as neutral earth tones. Under most circumstances, you can find these rungs available in a plethora of styles including straight, wavey, domed, looped, and ladder-shaped. The colors will depend on the manufacturer with which you’re working.

What are the desirable features of monkey bar rungs?

When making your selections, be sure that the rungs are heat, UV, and water resistant. You should also ensure that they are manufactured with high graded steel or plastic if you're not choosing wood or rope rungs.

What are the Safety Considerations for Monkey Bar Rungs?

When installing the monkey bar rungs, they should measure around one and a half feet long. The spacing between them should be at least one foot apart. Spacing like this prevents multiple users from knocking into each other as quickly if they were spaced too closely to each other. Block the ends of the bolts using small pieces of rubber for added protection. Select monkey bar rungs with grips to prevent slips and falls, as well.

What's the Average Cost of Monkey Bar Rungs?

Many companies carry monkey bar rungs separately or as part of a jungle gym kit. Therefore, prices are going to vary significantly. If you're purchasing these rungs as a replacement for an existing jungle gym or for a do-it-yourself project, you'll find that the average costs will run between just under $30.00 to just over $100.00. Be sure to shop around for the best quality and most features your budget will allow to ensure longevity for your product.