The Best Backyard Water Toys for Kids
Summer’s heating up, and the backard is officially open for business. We’ve rounded up our favorite water toys—think splash pads, water tables, blasters, and even a dunk tank—to keep kids cool and entertained in your backyard all season long.
Whether you’ve got toddlers or big kids, there’s something here for every age. No pool? No problem. Just grab a towel and get ready for some serious soaking fun!

Water Toys for Preschoolers
Step 2 Rain Showers Splash Pond Table
It’s a bestseller for a reason! This fan-favorite water table features a super cool rainfall effect, along with a maze with spinners and slide pieces that can be rearranged. Scoop, pour, splash, repeat all summer long.
Melissa & Doug Flower Sprinkler
A flower that does the watering! Just attach it to your hose, and this happy sprinkler sprays in all directions with 12 soft petals—perfect for nonstop summer fun.
Little Tikes Fish ‘n Splash Water Table
The best water table under $50, and it still brings all the fun! Catch fish with the fishing pole, fling critters onto the lily pad with the built-in launcher, and fill the fishbowl until it tips into a surprise waterfall.
Step 2 Cascading Cove Sand & Water Table
Can’t choose between sand or water play? This 2-in-1 table lets you have both! One side for sand, one for water (or anything else sensory and messy), and endless ways to play. It comes with an umbrella for shade, and a lid for when playtime is over.
Step 2 Waterpark Wonders Table
It’s a water table and a mini splash pool in one! Kids can race boats down the slide, cruise around the track, and play with the drawbridge and adjustable sprinkler. Pour water from the top tier, and splash in the pool below.
Bonus: the lower pool slides underneath for easy storage!
3-in-1 Sand & Water Activity Table
This is no ordinary picnic table! Lift off the top to reveal built-in bins for sand, water, or sensory play, then put it back when it’s time for lunch. The adjustable umbrella slides up and down with ease, providing shade as your kiddo grows.
Step 2 Car Wash Splash Center
Who needs a real car wash when this one’s way more fun? Kiddos can “drive” through, hose it down, and scrub with the included accessories. It has steering wheel that turns to wipe the windshield, and a gas tank to fill up, and realistic sounds.
3-in-1 Splash Pad
This oversized splash pad has built-in sprayers and a shallow pool in the center—just hook it up to a hose and let the fun begin! Comes in multiple sizes for all kinds of backyard splash zones.
Step2 Waterfall Discovery Wall
This vertical water wall is all about hands-on fun! Kids can scoop water from the bottom and pour it into the top to watch it flow through spinners, buckets, and zig-zags. Rearrange the pieces for endless play.
Step2 Play & Shade Pool
Built-in umbrella? Yes, please! This shaded pool keeps kids cool and covered while they splash. It has built-in seats, a few fun toys, and just the right amount of water for a safe and happy soak.
Water Toys for Kids
GoSports Splash Tower Dunk Tank
A fun twist on the classic dunk tank! Aim high and hit the target to pop a water balloon over someone’s head! It comes with 2 foam balls, frame extenders for taller players, and a hose nozzle for easy balloon filling. Perfect for parties or sibling showdowns.
Bunch o Balloons Slingshot
Water balloons meet slingshot mayhem! This set launches water balloons across the yard with serious splash power. Comes with 200+ Bunch O Balloons that fill in minutes. Warning: may lead to epic backyard battles and shrieks of joy.
X Shot Water Gun
Lock, load, and soak! These powerful water blasters are easy to fill—just dunk, seal, and you’re ready to fire. They shoot up to 34 feet and are perfect for kids who take their water battles seriously.
Water Slide with Inflatable Boards
Race ya! This giant water slide has two lanes and comes with inflatable boards so kids can belly-slide at full speed. With a built-in splash pool at the end, it’s thrills from start to finish.
Water Blaster Set
A whole fleet of fun! This 6-pack of water blasters is lightweight, easy to use, and perfect for spontaneous water battles. Just dunk, fill, and spray!
Sunny & Fun Ultra Climber Inflatable Water Park
Climb, slide, splash—repeat! This inflatable water park sets up in minutes and has it all: a climbing wall, two slides, and a splash pool. Everything you need for the ultimate backyard water day!
Reusable Water Balloons
Goodbye, single-use mess! These reusable water balloons fill in seconds, seal shut, and give all the splash with none of the cleanup. No more tiny plastic bits in your grass—just endless soaking fun.
Trampoline Sprinkler
Bounce + spray = summer magic! This three-arm sprinkler hooks up to your hose and attaches to the top of your trampoline, turning it into a backyard water park. Keeps kids cool while they jump, flip, and laugh all day long.
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