Backyard Playground Equipment for at-Home Summer Fun

Many of our summer go-to spots—public swimming pools, beaches, camps, amusement parks, and more—are closed or operating very differently this summer. Until you know what will become of these places, you can embrace the summer fun you can have in the safest place possible right now: your own backyard. Here is a list of backyard playground equipment that can turn your backyard into kids dream backyard playground.

Backyard Playground Equipment for Kids Ages 2-3 

Inflatable Splash Pad Sprinkler by Zen Laboratories. 

If you want your little ones to have a safe place to cool off, but don’t want to deal with the upkeep of a kiddie pool, then the Inflatable Splash Pad Sprinkler is for you. Connect it to your garden hose and you have an instant splash pad without having to go to the local park. $28, Amazon.

Step2 Up & Down Coaster Ride-On by Step2

A personal rollercoaster and no long lines? Yes, please! And when she isn’t riding on her personal track, your toddler can take the riding toy for a spin around the yard. $125, Target.

Little Tikes TotSports T-Ball Set by Little Tikes

You can’t have summer without baseball and this set will help your future hall- get a head start playing America’s favorite pastime. The oversized bat makes it easy for children to hit the ball and helps develop their hand eye coordination. This set is a home run! $16, Walmart.

Backyard Playground Equipment for Kids Ages 4-6 

Hydro Swirl Spinning Water Sprinkler by Tidal Storm 

This spinning sprinkler features six wiggle tubes that spray water everywhere keeping the whole family cool. Connect it to your garden hose and you’re good to go. Just make sure you have enough water pressure to get maximum fun. $16, Amazon.

EzyRoller Classic by EzyRoller

The EzyRoller Classic comes in a variety of colors and can extend to grow with your child. Kids move around by steering in a snake like motion. It’s also a great exercise! $99, EzyRoller.

OGOSport® Disk Game by OGOSport

What can’t these disks do? Throw it like a traditional frisbee, play tennis, volleyball, water balloon toss and so much more. The possibilities are endless and so is the fun! $40, Young Explorers. 

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Backyard Playground Equipment for Kids Ages 7-10

Zuru Bunch O Balloons by Bunch O Balloons