Well designed and we made. It should last a long time. More difficult to put together following the instructions than it should be. Suggest better instructions from the manufacturer. We finally ignored the instructions and followed the picture on the cover of the box. It takes two people to build unless you are blessed with a third hand. It took about 3 hours to put together. We could do it quicker now that we have done it once. Note in the instructions that you put the correct bars in the correct locations. There to different diameter tubes for different locations. Don't let me comments deter you from purchasing this unit if you are not particularly mechanically inclined. It is not that difficult once you follow the picture. We added pressure treated wood blocking under the bars on the ground to keep the bars off the wet ground. This should help keep the bars from rusting and the unit should last much longer.

This was fairly simple to put together, holds up to 400lbs so all the kids can get on it, and seems extremely sturdy. It does take at least 2 people to put together (3 would make it even easier) and needs to be on a pretty level surface when assembling. It took us one afternoon to assemble the entire dome. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because I wish that it didn't have the "rock" hand grips. It makes it difficult for a child to sit on the top once they get up there because the hand grip is right in the middle where they would sit. It isn't something that would prevent me from buying again, but they are still in the way and my kids have already asked if they can be removed (they can not be removed and MUST be put on-if they are not put on you will have long screws sticking out all over the climber). Over all it is a great climber at a great price, at least it was a great price when I bought it, and for the price I would buy it again.

We purchased this climber for our grandchildren ages 4&5 for Christmas.They love it.The children are on the petite side so they are working their way to the top! I read a review about building upper body strength, and I feel this is true. Each time they climb ,they get a little faster. Its not too high 5 ft. at top that you have to worry about injury; as grandparents we like that part the best. Great price (walmart) no shipping , saved $$$ just on that .

Buyer beware! This outdoor climbing structure does not last long when used outdoors. Our structure has completely rusted on the bars and joints, I have to throw it away as it is no longer safe for my children to use. Waste of money, will not be purchasing from Lifetime again.

Purchased this through Costco a little over a month ago. Set it up a week ago took a little while approximately 3 hours instructions were not clear about direction to put screws in as diagrams were vague and not very descriptive. My children loved it made my 4 year old son so proud when he could climb to the top and my little girl played house in it. It was prefect for our yard and due to the current situation with COVID-19 and all playground being closed we were so happy they had it to climb on. This evening received an email from Costco explaining that the manufacturer used extensive amount of Barium in the paint which can cause adverse health effects and the product has been RECALLED. We are to take it apart and dispose of the product. We were advised that we will receive a refund for the purchase. But my children have now had everything taken away school playgrounds, friends,family and now their beloved climber talk about an emotional heart break for my 2 and 4 year old kids. I now am scrambling to find something good quality to replace this as my children are going to be heart broken when I take it down, and have to throw it away. If i was told about this recall 2 weeks prior there would not have been an issue the children would not have known about it, and there would not be the emotional trauma that this will cause them. I wish Lifetime had done more prior to selling the product, for example test for the adverse chemicals in their products prior to them being sold. Just disappointed with the whole situation and really left in the dark as i am unable to speak with any sales rep. would not recommend this product obviously. also all other geo climbers are currently out of stock does not help the situation. I am currently bracing myself for a lot of tears and heart break in the coming days.

This climber is very study and large. It is very comparable with what you see on play grounds. The price makes it a well worth purchase! Took my husband who constructed it alone about 2 1/2 hours to put together. Overall it wasn't that bad once you figured out the overall plan. He was able to construct it and still move it into an area where we wanted it in our yard. My kids ....especially my 6 yr old son who is a natural climber love it! I liked it because I felt it was a better/safer alternative to having him trying to climb our trees. I recommend for ages 4-12. (even my teens climbed it a couple times ).

Ordered this item for my granddaughters in another state. Item arrived as promised and my son had no problem picking it up. It has not been assembled yet due to the snow, but the girls are excited and can hardly wait. It was great being able to order this item from California and having my son pick it up in Colorado.

Works great. Was a little to easy for older kids to fight over the popeler and unscrew it. But it was fixable. And the only other thing is the little kids 1-2 years have to climb in is dangerous. If it is moved side to side while getting in there heads are bonked on the bar. Otherwise my day care kids love it ages 0-8.

I bought this for my 5 grandchidren. They are ages 7-2. They all love it! I put it together myself (grandma) with just a little bit of help holding the 2 sides of the fusalage while bolting them together. I do have 1 suggestion. Everything uses an Allen Wrench, or 2. You will save yourself alot of pain and frustration if you put one on a cresent wrench. I would have never been able to get the big bolts in without it.

I actually purchased this for a preschool program that has about 45 students enrolled and it gets plenty of use. It has taken quite the beating from the preschoolers along with other larger children (and teens) that sneak on there when school is closed (we are on a church campus). I have only had to order replacement parts once after having it about 8 years. It just recently started to fade as well, it has held up great!