Best backyard water fun ideas to get the kids out of the house and off the screen!
These fun water toys will be fun for the whole family to beat the heat this summer!
No need to go to a public pool, here are 15 water activities for backyard water fun without a pool!
It’s warming up outside which means to get the kids outside they need some water toys to keep them cool.
My favorite memories of summer involve swimming, sprinklers, and slip-n-slides.
Of course, there are a lot more options out there for backyard water fun than there were when I was growing up in the ’90s!
Playing outside is important for child development. Remember when we were kids, we stayed outside all day.
Times have changed and most kids would rather be inside playing with a tablet.
These fun water toys will keep the kids playing outside for hours instead of begging for screentime.
Outdoor Water Play Is Important For Kids
We all need vitamin D because it is crucial to our health.
Not only can the kiddos get much needed vitamin D from being outside, but they also get in daily exercise.
With childhood obesity on the rise, playing outside is such an easy way to keep the kids active!
Backyard Water Fun
So do what your mom did, send the kids outside to play!
The best part about these fun water toys is that you can enjoy them with your kiddos!
Let your whole family beat the heat this summer and get out of the house!
Backyard water fun will always be a hit with your kids on a hot summer’s day.
It's time to have fun in the sun and get outdoors! Check out this fun list of backyard water toys to keep the kids entertained for hours! The best part is, these provide water fun for the whole family to beat the heat! This super fun inflatable water slide has lasted my kids for two summers. It has provided countless hours of fun for all of us. Two summer favorites rolled into one: water-park baseball! The Grand Slam Baseball Slide is easy to set up and is fun for all ages! Turn your trampoline into a fun water-park with this fun patent pending design! The Trampoline Water-Park is easy to attach to your trampoline enclosure and has a lot of safety features for peace of mind! Bring the fun of the carnival to your own back yard! Kids love the Dunk Hat Game because it is like a portable dunk tank! The splash out game has been a favorite for years! I know because I had it when I was a child. It's played just like the "hot potato" game but someone will get wet! This splash pad has combined the best parts of a kiddie pool, water slip n slide and a sprinkler all in one. This award winning game has 15 different high energy games that can be played indoors, outdoors, with or without water! We first played Bucket Blast at a company picnic. It was so much fun, we bought it to play in our own backyard. Mom Hack: Play a different game every day with water, then again without water making it a whole month of new games! What a fun sprinkler, giving "somewhere under the rainbow" a new meaning! Mom Hack: Wrap the water hose around one side to keep the rainbow from tilting. Step2 products are all amazing! Not only do they last for years, but they are always innovative fun toys that provide hours of entertainment. This double-sided STEM water tower is one of their BEST ideas! Mom Hack: Bring this indoors and set it up in the shower for the kids to play it inside on a rainy day. Little Tikes is another favorite brand that never disappoints! It is even more perfect if your kids have the Little Tikes Little Coupe Car. Not only does it spray water like a real car-wash, but it has a sudsy bubble maker too! Nothing is easier than filling up these water balloons. Mom Hack: Fill these balloons over a tote to have a full tote of water balloons in a matter of minutes. Bring on the backyard water war with these fun water blasters. Mom Hack: Fill a tote full of water, so the kids can easily dip in their water blaster for a refill! This is such a fun little "life skills" toy that will keep your younger one entertained. I purchased it for my toddler, but my older kids loved playing with too! This water doodle mat is mess free! Just fill the doodle pens with water and the colors magically appear on the mat. This set comes with stamps, stencils and different sized doodle pens. Mom Hack: Let the tips of the doodle pen soak in water an hour before play so it is fully saturated and will write smoother! This is the ultimate backyard water slide! I have done the tedious research to find the BEST and most DURABLE inflatable water slide that can accommodate kids and adults. Blast zone products are made to last!! 15 BEST Backyard Water Fun Activities For Kids
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What is your family’s favorite backyard water fun idea? PLEASE let me know in the comments 🙂
Isabella
Monday 28th of June 2021
I like the inflatable water park with the blower. I like all of the water activity ideas!
Rikki Ridgeway
Wednesday 8th of April 2020
I am so ready for summer, and can't wait to put the trampoline waterpark suggestion into action! It'll be fun for the whole family!
Ainsley
Wednesday 8th of April 2020
We have a splash pad for my little and love it! Definitely saving this list for as he gets older, summers last a long time in Louisiana and I’m sure he’ll love these
Kristal
Wednesday 8th of April 2020
Absolutely love this list! My kids love being outdoors and it’s so much fun to make it a little different and special with fun water activities.
Roshini
Wednesday 8th of April 2020
Rainbow sprinkler and sprinkler pad are amazing . Thanks for sharing