Wooden Pergola Swing Plans

Create a shaded garden sitting area with these 6×14 pergola with swing plans, designed for building a freestanding wooden pergola with a hanging swing and matching planter boxes.

This design combines three useful backyard features in one project: an overhead pergola frame for shade and structure, a suspended bench swing for relaxing, and two built-in garden beds that help anchor the look visually. It works well as a focal point for a backyard, patio edge, garden path, lawn area, or quiet outdoor corner.

The pergola uses a strong post-and-beam layout with 6×6 posts, 6×6 headers, and layered 2×6 purlins across the top. The plan shows a main structure approximately 12′ wide, with the swing area set between the posts and planter boxes positioned at both sides for a balanced garden-style finish.

The swing is designed as a full wooden bench with armrests, back supports, seat and back slats, and hanging points for rope or chain. The plan also includes two rectangular garden beds built from 1×4, 1×2, and 2×2 lumber, giving the finished project a more complete landscaped look rather than just a standalone pergola frame.