50 Outdoor Toys and Games for Kids – Perfect for Summer
July 22, 2008 by Susan Gunelius
Filed under General Play Library Goodies
Whether you’re planning a backyard barbecue, a picnic or just looking for ideas for your kids to have fun outside, here is a list of 50 outdoor toys and games to help beat the, “I’m bored” phrase that can start when the dog days of summer hit as they have here in the U.S.
- Bubbles
- Slip ‘n Slide
- Sidewalk chalk
- Teeter-totter
- Bike
- Bug catching kit
- Jump rope
- Sprinkler
- Badminton
- Croquet
- Bocce ball
- Lawn darts
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Volleyball
- Water pistols
- Hula hoop
- Geo-climber
- Swing set
- Bounce house
- Trampoline
- Toy lawn mower
- Soccer
- Golf
- Water table
- Kickball
- Dodgeball
- Football
- Tennis
- Horse shoes
- A slide
- Swings
- Sandbox
- Skateboard
- Scooter
- Roller blades
- Pool (even an inflatable pool will do)
- Pogo stick
- Water slide (the big inflatable kind)
- Hippity-hop
- Play house
- Sidewalk paint
- Parachute
- Battery-operated car or ride-on
- Kite
- Wagon
- Balance beam
- Gardening toys
- Archery set
- Hopscotch
What’s your child’s favorite outdoor summertime toy or game? What toy or game is a must have at your family’s barbecues or picnics? Leave a comment and share your favorites!
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This might be a given, but don’t forget your local parks or playgrounds for some fun activities. Indoor bounce-house places are becoming very popular and are a great place for the kids to have some fun, get some exercise and beat the heat.
I have to say, the trampoline is my all time favourite!
I had so much fun on the trampoline with my brothers when I was young, that I’ll definitely be getting one for my kids one day!