35+ Outdoor Toys for Kids That Will Have Them Playing Outside Like It’s the ‘90s

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 outdoor toy is sure to make your kids' whole summer just a little bit more fun.

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.

Take your toddler for a twirl with this fun Sit ’n Spin Spinning Toy. Created for your tiny kiddos, this classic toy will have your little one whirling around for hours. Your tot will be able to practice their balancing and coordination, all while having a great time.

Great for ages 3 to 5, the Little Tikes slide is a classic for a reason. It's durable, weatherproof, and little kids love it. In fact, I am pretty sure most toddlers and preschoolers send their cars and stuffed animals down this slide at least 500 times before they even reach kindergarten.

This buildable glow fort is easy to build and even easier to manipulate, with connecting balls and glow-in-the-dark spines. Kids love to build up the forts during the day, charging the glow, and then hang out in them at night to enjoy their efforts.

If your kids are obsessed with Ninja Warrior, this is the set for them. It's just complex enough, and comes with two 50-foot slacklines, climb rings, rope ladders, and plenty of hoods and swings to set up a killer obstacle course.

Watch your kids’ summer fun take flight with this 20-foot rainbow parachute. This outdoor toy features eight convenient handles, so your kids can run, jump, and play with ease.

The parachute comprises durable polyester taffeta and a mesh center for excellent airflow. It's the perfect toy for playdates!

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.

Sand and water tables like this one from Step2 keeps kids occupied for hours. Set them up with some cool tunes, slather them in sunscreen, and let them play. This model happens to have a shade attached for extra comfort and safety.

This may be the coolest sprinkler we've ever seen. This outdoor toy puts a cool twist on the typical sprinkler. The wiggly colored wands whirl as the base spins, spraying water in every direction. Plop this in the middle of your yard, and your kids will be set for an afternoon of fun!

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 its durable construction.

Many of us remember this exact set from our own childhoods, so we know just how much fun it is. It’s the sort of analog, basic outdoor toy that brings absolute joy to the kids lucky enough to play with it. This is a toy that will last for years, and your kids will bring it out time and time again.

This is 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 along with it. It even has 2x magnification, which will delight little explorers.

Truth be told, public park sandboxes are cesspools of bacteria, and your child certainly doesn't need new ways to access germs. Bring the sandbox to your backyard with this cute little crab. Ideal for toddlers as young as a year old, the two claw seats will give your cute crab a place to sit while they play.

With a capacity to hold up to 300 pounds of sand, you also won't have to worry about it getting wet and gross, thanks to the handy cover.

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 place to “fuel up” the little mower, so kids will have a blast playing with it as you do the actual mowing.

One of the secrets of being able to ride a big kid bike is supreme balance. These training wheel-less bikes teach your little rider how to center themselves so that when they're ready to graduate to a big kid bike, they'll be cruising in no time.

With easily adjustable handlebars and seat, kids as young as 18 months old and up to 5 years old can learn the art of balance.

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