Big-Ticket Backyard Toys for Kids
Turn your backyard into the ultimate kid paradise! Whether your crew loves to climb, slide, bounce, or splash, a big-ticket backyard toy can turn everyday play into epic adventures. These are the kind of toys that make childhood memories—where clubhouses are serious business and every climbable structure becomes a castle, spaceship, or pirate ship.
We’ve rounded up our favorite backyard splurges that are totally worth it. They’re fun, durable, and designed to keep kids moving and imagining all summer long (and beyond). From water parks to playhouses to high-flying swings, these picks bring the playground home—and the fun never gets old.
Toddlers and Preschoolers
Eezy Peezy Monkey Bars Tower
This climbing dome is sure to be a hit! Super lightweight but sturdy, and the perfect size for little ones to climb, hang, and burn off energy.
There is a larger option below, but we recommend this smaller one for kids ages 3-8.
Step2 Up & Down Coaster
These coasters are nonstop fun. Little thrill-seekers can zoom down the track, push the car back up, and do it all over again–no grown-up help needed.
When playtime is over, the coaster pieces come apart and stack for storage.
Little Tikes Jump n Slide Shaded Bouncer
Bounce house goals! This one’s got a big jumping area, a built-in slide, and a canopy for shade—so the fun doesn’t stop when the sun’s out. Super easy to set up in minutes and always a favorite for backyard play or party days.
Step2 Play Up Gym Set
This perfectly sized playset for preschoolers is full of adventure, featuring a climbing wall, slide, steering wheel, and two strap swings. With a two-level play area, there’s even more space for little explorers to climb, imagine, and play all day.
Spinning Teeter Totter
A fun twist on a classic! This seesaw not only goes up and down, but it also has the option to spin 360 degrees. With padded seats and easy-grip handles, it’s built for comfort, laugh, and nonstop playtime fun.
Step2 Pump & Splash Discovery Table
Get ready for hours of water fun! This interactive water table is packed with cool features that keep kids splashing, pouring, and experimenting. They’ll love using the kid-powered pump to create their own water flow through all the play areas.
Wooden Sandbox with Benches
Dig in, sit down, and play all day! This wooden sandbox has built-in benches that fold flat to cover the sand when playtime’s over. The perfect spot for digging, baking, and
Step2 Adventure Camper
Hit the (imaginary) road for endless pretend play! This camper playhouse is packed with fun features, including a play kitchenette, outdoor grill, and serving window. It also comes with a working doorbell, skylight, and a 52-piece accessory set.
Whether they’re cooking up campfire s’mores, running a food truck, or hosting a restaurant, the adventures are nonstop.
Hape Mud Kitchen
This mud kitchen is built for outdoor fun! With a working water tank and faucet, pretend sink and stove, and two flowerpots, it’s the perfect setup for mud pie baking, garden potion mixing, or backyard café play. Kids can even jot down their daily specials on the chalkboard menu!
Step2 Neat & Tidy Cottage
This adorable cottage playhouse is about to become your little one’s favorite hangout! It’s got a working doorbell, mailbox, pretend sink, and grill—perfect for all kinds of make-believe fun. The Dutch door, shuttered windows, and flower boxes give it a cozy vibe.
Step2 Woodland Climber Playset
This climber playset has it all—a climbing wall, ladder, slide, steering wheels, and a secret hideout underneath! Perfect for ages 2–6, it’s made for little adventurers to climb, crawl, and slide their way through nonstop backyard fun.
Step2 Extreme Coaster
Ready, set, zoom! This backyard coaster takes the fun up a notch with a 30” platform for even bigger thrills. Kids can climb up the easy steps, hop in the car, and speed down the extra-long track. It’s an exciting ride that’s sturdy, safe, and built for endless backyard fun!
Step2 Skyward Summit
Mini mountaineers will love this backyard adventure! With four sides to climb, a lookout up top, and a shady spot to hide, there’s plenty of space for multiple kids to play.
It’s an investment, but it’s built to last for years of fun and one that will grow with your kids.
Backyard Discovery Echo Heights Playhouse
With a cozy clubhouse up top, a wave slide, and a bell to ring when “lunch” is ready, this playhouse is full of fun! The wraparound deck and big windows make it feel like their own little world of make-believe.
Little Kids
Sunny & Fun Inflatable Water Park
Slide, splash, climb—repeat! This inflatable water park sets up in minutes and brings nonstop fun with a climbing wall, twisty slide, and splash pool. It’s everything you need for the ultimate backyard water day!
Geo Climbing Dome
Climb up, hang upside down, or turn it into the coolest backyard fort—this 10-foot dome is a playground classic built for big kids. It’s extra sturdy (holds up to 600 pounds!), so ideal for older kids and nonstop adventures.
Tetherball Set
Bring the playground home with this classic tetherball set! Perfect for backyard battles, it comes with everything you need for fast-paced, head-to-head fun—pole, base, ball, and rope included. Plus, it’s easy to set up and easy to move!
Inflatable Dome Rocker
Get ready to rock, roll, bounce, and climb! This 8’ inflatable dome is big enough for three kids and packed with ways to play. With six sturdy handles, little ones can hold on tight as they tilt, climb, and bounce their way through backyard fun.
Ninja Obstacle Course
Turn your yard into a ninja training ground! This set comes with a slackline and all the must-have obstacles—monkey bars, rings, rope ladder, and more. It’s adjustable, durable, and great for building balance, strength, and confidence.
Basketball Hoop
This adjustable basketball hoop grows with your future MVP—from driveway drills to dunk contests with friends. It’s durable, weather-resistant, and ready for all the buzzer-beaters they can dream up. Game on!
Outdoor Trampoline
A trampoline is a backyard classic and a hit with tweens who have the energy to burn! This one comes in various sizes to fit your space, featuring a safety enclosure net, curved bars, and thick padding for added safety.
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