Outdoor Toys for Kids (That We Have and LOVE)

Sue Krawitz Tandoc:  The kids will love this giant game set with 4 In a Row (similar to Connect Four), Ring Toss and Basketball. Made from colorful, high-quality plastic, it is portable for easy set-up and dismantle. The kids will not only have fun, but improve their cognitive and motor skills plus hand-eye coordination. Everything you need is included and easy to store right on the frame!

Erin P.:  I mean....right? This giant Jenga game includes 54 blocks, and is fun for the whole family! You can make up your own rules of play or use their bonus rules as a guide. A fun outside twist on family game night.

Vanessa M.:  This inflatable backyard bounce house is hours of bouncing fun that will keep kids jumping, climbing, and sliding. Walls have mesh sides for safety, and it is a breeze to set up with the included blower.

Alexandra F.:  My toddler will spend HOURS outside digging in the dirt or sandbox with his construction truck toys, and this excavator is definitely the favorite. I love how sturdy and well-made all Bruder trucks are, and my truck-loving kids love that they are so realistic.

Kelly R:  The 3-wheel design of this scooter is perfect for younger kids who are still working on balance. No turning required - just lean the handles to steer.

Sarah Calamita:  This provides tons of entertainment on a lake or empty pool! It goes so fast and your little one (and you!) will love zooming it around the water.

Jumping rope will keep kids entertained for hours! Jump alone or with a group.

Alexandra F.:  I still remember the thrill of going to Toys R Us and riding this guy around the wheeled toys section when I was a kid, and each of my own kids has loved riding this classic toy car around our driveway as well! Beloved by toddlers (and even bigger kids!) for decades, the Little Tykes Cozy Coupe is a staple in most family homes for good reason. Plus, it holds up very well over years and multiple kids, and is a great garage sale purchase!

Beth Wood:  We had this combo sand/water table for years and our kids loved it! They'd play with it every day! There are two separate sides: one for water, the other for sand. It comes with a cover with elastic tie-downs that keep the table clean and dry. There are added molded-in roadways on the lid for additional play surfaces, an accessory set (bridges, boats, pots, shovel), and a removable umbrella.

Amanda Banta:  Move over, water balloons. Goblies Paintballs are my new favorite outdoor toys for kids. Goblies are soft paintballs that you throw like water balloons. The outside membrane is made from seaweed and the colorful goo on the inside is food-based. The color sticks to your clothes and skin, giving you the paint-splattered look, but one that washes off super easily, making Goblies a win-win for families. The color even came out of my husband's white T-shirt on the first wash! You will need to wash your hair if you get goo in it, but otherwise, a quick rinse will wash it off your body.

Erynn:  A steel torsion bar upgrades this skateboard from the standard design, so in addition to pushing off like a normal skateboard, kids can also "wobble" to keep up their speed. It's a more compact skateboard compared to longer deck (often wooden) boards, so it's ideal for younger kids.

Erin P.:  Our kids love our hose attachments! This Melissa & Doug sprinkler is a great option for small yards. It also scores mom points by being easy to set up and easy to store!

Easy to use and features arrows with felt ball tips.

Erin P.:  This is a fun, easy to learn backyard game that is great for children to play one-on-one or in teams. It breaks down and stores easily so it would be a good option to pack for camping as a family or a day at the beach!

christadiserio:  We have this pool and my daughter absolutely loves it during the warmer months. When it's hot out, there's nothing more she loves to do than to be submerged in cool water and play with water toys in her mini-me pool. If it's not warm enough outside to be submerged in water but still warm enough to be outdoors, this pool also doubles as a ball pit! Just buy some balls and your child will have a "ball" playing outside on a beautiful day!