We have a swingset, sandbox, playhouse, ect.. in our yard. Our yard is bordered by an electric fence for our cattle. I would like to fence in a 25-30 ft. square for all the kid's play equipment. I want to spend as much time as possible outside without worrying about the electric fence. But, this will be temporary (few years) until my youngest is old enough to understand not to touch the electric fence. My first thought was chain-link.
What do you think? What has worked for you? I want something we can install ourselves, I want see through it, I don't want an eyesore, and I don't want anything over 4 ft. tall.
Thanks Ladies!
Clarification: I want more than a visual barrier. I will not be leaving them alone, but I do want containment!
I would go to Lowes or Home Depot (or both) and price compare the different fencing.
We used the square horse fencing when our kids were little, with a chain link gate. The chain link was just too expensive. It worked well for the few years we needed it.
funny thing...I could see the play yard from my kitchen window and it attached to the chicken barn; so when the chickens got out (which they did sometimes), the kids would chase them back toward their pen. One time they decided to put the errant chickens in a 5 gal. bucket ( as discipline). Well, they put three chickens in the bucket, one on top of the other, and tried to put a fourth in... then they couldn't figure out why they had stopped trying to get out. They had squished the three in the bucket. The kids were only like 4 and 5 years old and they were so upset that the hens had stopped playing with them. They were not allowed to play with any of the chickens after that!
Just get cattle fencing (not sure if that's what it's called). We have it all over our property, including the backyard for the dogs, the goat area for the goats and the cow field. Anyway, we got it at Lowes. I think the price varies, depending on how big the squares in the fencing are. Chain link is WAY too expensive. You'll need a post-hole digger, too.
my thought was a hedgerow. but, are you wanting a visual boundary to keep the boys inside so you're not having to stress about them accidentally touching the electric fence while you are all outside together, or are you wanting something you can leave them outside alone for short periods? that would make a difference. if you need a real fence, then i would say chain link is your best bet.
We got the picket fencing from Lowes for our play area. It's a couple feet tall, attractive, easy to install, and works well.
