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The 35 Best Outdoor Toys for Fun in the Sun

Enjoy some outdoor summer playtime.

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Your kids may be too attached to their iPads and video games to realize that the weather is getting warmer and days are growing longer. Shut down the screens and banish the boredom once and for all! These outdoor toys for kids — from water slides, to inflatable pools, to trampolines — will bring the fun all season long. The team at Best Products researched (and played with) these outdoor toys to determine which ones are the likeliest to keep your kids' attentions at least as long as one round of Minecraft. (Which is an actual feat.)

1

Kiddie Play Toy Archery Set

Kiddie Play Toy Archery Set
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This outdoor toy is bound to hit a bullseye with your kids, whether or not they've tried archery before. The easy-to-use set comes with three arrows equipped with super-strong suction cups that are perfectly safe for children.

In fact, you can even bring this set indoors on days when passing showers steal the sunshine away. Ready, set, aim!

2

Gym Dandy Teeter-Totter Home Seesaw Playground Set

Gym Dandy Teeter-Totter Home Seesaw Playground Set

Bring the schoolyard playground to your own backyard with a classic seesaw. Made to last, this seesaw has a steel frame with soft, easy-grip handles for comfort. The padded seats make the seesaw extra comfy for all-day riding.

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WinSpin 55" Mini Trampoline

WinSpin 55" Mini Trampoline
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Your kids will finally have a place to bounce out all of their built-up energy with this mini backyard trampoline. The built-in zipper door adds an extra layer of safety as well as an easy entrance and exit. The padded poles protect your kids as they try to land a Gabby Douglas-style flip.

Suitable for kids as young as 3 years old, your brood will be ready to click off their devices and plug into playing outdoors instead.

4

Wonder View Tree Swing

Wonder View Tree Swing

A modern twist on the classic tire swing, the Wonder View Tree Swing will be your kids' favorite backyard hangout. Whether your kids want to lay out and look at the cloud animals or swing back and forth until the sun goes down, this tree saucer will quickly beat out the ol' swing set.

It's recommended for use with two people, though the brand claims that it can hold up to 600 pounds total.

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5

Yard Games Large Tumbling Timbers

Yard Games Large Tumbling Timbers

Warning: This giant game of Jenga is wildly addicting! Watch parents and kids play and laugh hysterically as each block is carefully pulled from the unsteady, wobbling tower.

Perfect for the outdoors, because — let's be honest — who wants to worry about the pieces knocking things over when playing indoors? The set comes with a nylon carrying case, so you can take the fun wherever you go.

6

Agoigo Kids Waterproof Camera

Agoigo Kids Waterproof Camera
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Is your little one the next YouTube star? Even if they aren't, they will still have a blast directing their very own summer flicks with this kid-friendly action camera, instead of begging you to take too-close-to-the-face selfies with your phone.

The camera features 28 frames and six filters, a 32GB SD card, and a case that's waterproof up to 98 feet. Lights, camera, action!

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7

Melissa & Doug Sunny Patch Snappy Turtle Mower

Melissa & Doug Sunny Patch Snappy Turtle Mower

Kids love mimicking their parents, and this snapping turtle mower is the perfect pretend play mower for little ones. It has a storage compartment and a place to "fuel up" the little mower, so kids will have a blast playing with it as you do the actual mowing.

8

SplashEZ 3-in-1 Sprinkler for Kids

SplashEZ 3-in-1 Sprinkler for Kids

This is a fairly sturdy splash pad with multiple spouts for water spray, and plenty of interactive possibilities. With nearly 16,000 five star ratings, this splash pad is sure to make your kids' whole summer just a little bit more fun.

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9

Retevis Walkie Talkies for Kids

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Retevis Walkie Talkies for Kids

Yes, kids have phones now, but there's something special and fun about walkie-talkies. This set from Retevis is the real deal, and your kids and their friends will have hours of fun when they discover they can all talk on the same channel.

10

Educational Insights GeoSafari Jr. Kidnoculars

Educational Insights GeoSafari Jr. Kidnoculars

These are a great first pair of binoculars for little faces. Plus, it has breakaway straps, which means that if it gets caught on something, the strap won't pull your child with it. It has 2x magnification, which will delight little explorers.

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11

Costzon Foldable Triangle Climber

Costzon Foldable Triangle Climber
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This is a sturdy, stable climbing ladder and slide that can be used outdoors and indoors. It's easy to assemble, and will last through all of your kids, and perhaps several more, thanks to durable construction.

12

Himal Collapsible Portable 5-Holes Cornhole

Himal Collapsible Portable 5-Holes Cornhole

Cornhole isn't just for drunken frat parties. It's also a ton of fun for toddlers and small kids (who are very similar in coordination to the frat boys). This set is easy to put away, and fun to play with.

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13

Capture the Flag REDUX

Capture the Flag REDUX

Add a little friendly competition to your home with this glow-in-the-dark Capture the Flag set — a must-have for birthdays or family reunions. All 33 pieces light up, putting an Avatar-like spin on a classic lawn game.

14

Stomp Rocket Stunt Planes

Stomp Rocket Stunt Planes

Your kiddos don't need any batteries, chargers, or annoying power sources to launch these rockets 200 feet into the air. The simple setup uses your kid's energy and stomping power to shoot up. They will have hours of fun watching the rockets soar high in the sky.

If, by chance, a few rockets launch over into the cranky neighbor’s yard, you can purchase a few extra backup rockets.

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15

Big Dig Ride-on Working Crane

Big Dig Ride-on Working Crane

If your child is totally obsessed with construction-worker tools, then they'll love this sand-digger seat that levers, pivots, and dumps sand just like on a real site. Whether on the beach or in the sandbox, they'll love maneuvering this "heavy-duty" construction tool.

It's time to get out on the green to hit their first hole in one. This kid-friendly golf set will kickstart a hobby that you and your kiddo can share in the future. With just a step on the pedal, one of the 15 balls will make its way down the chamber for your little golfer to swing at.

Whether they turn out to be the next Tiger Woods or just a novice player, they will definitely have a blast.

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17

Flybar Maverick Pogo Stick

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Flybar Maverick Pogo Stick
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If they're already bouncing off the walls, why not get them this entry-level pogo stick? The springs are fully enclosed and concealed with a foam-wrapped metal frame to keep your kid's ankles and hands safe while they're having a blast bouncing around or carrying the pogo stick.

Let your kids make their own rainbow in the sky with this charming colorful streamer. They can twirl, twist, and spin to create different, mesmerizing squiggles in the air.

Perfect for the outdoors (so they don't run into the couch), your kiddo will spend hours perfecting their streamer-spinning skills. Also, be prepared for a full-on performance by the end of the day.

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19

B Bangcool Bubble Wands Set

B Bangcool Bubble Wands Set
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There's blowing bubbles, and then there's creating a bubble bonanza with the B Bangcool Bubble Wand Set. With 15 different pieces, your little one will be able to fill your backyard with floating, iridescent bubbles.

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Elite Sportz Ring Toss Yard Game

Elite Sportz Ring Toss Yard Game

Ring toss is one of those classic outdoor games that never gets old. Your kiddos can test their hand-eye coordination to see who can get the most rings on the pegs. Perfect for a family backyard BBQ or a solo game, it is truly timeless fun.

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Cat Bowen
Senior Editor for Commerce, Reviews

Cat Bowen has been covering parenting and home for over a decade. At Best Products, she has tested hundreds of products for parents and for the home, often spending dozens of hours per product to ensure her reviews are accurate and informative. Prior to joining the team, she was at Romper where she covered everything from breastfeeding to child sleep habits to abortion rights access. You can find her work on Bustle, Romper, and more. Cat is a bit of an intellectual magpie and perpetual student, most recently receiving a graduate degree in gender studies where she examined a topic that vexes so many — pockets in women’s clothing.

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Latifah Miles
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Latifah is the former parenting editor at BestProducts.com, where she spent her time researching and testing the latest, greatest, and coolest products created to make parenting a breeze; her work has been featured on Cosmopolitan, Romper, and Elite Daily.

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