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24 Best Summer Outdoor Toys For Kids of All Ages – No Electronics Here!

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Best Outdoor and Yard Toys 2024

Better weather is right around the corner, and one of the best things about summer – is just being outside.  Finally!  Looking for some games to play and floats to lounge on?  We’ve rounded up some old school favorites and updated classics below. So whether you’re looking to chill and relax, or get a high stakes game of Wiffle ball together, we’ve got you covered.

Avocado Pool Float – Shop It Here

Avocado Pool Float with Ball

Guac might be extra, but so is this giant inflatable avocado float – with an inflatable ball!

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Wiffle Ball Set – Shop It Here

Wiffle Ball 14 Pack Set

Steeeeee-rike! This set includes 2 bats and 12 balls. Let the home run hitting contest begin!

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Giant “Yardzee” – Shop It Here

Yardzee Giant Yard Dice

3.5 inch dice bring this classic game to the yard. And they’re like…Yardzee!

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Glow City Light Up Football – Shop It Here

Glow City Light Up Football

An impact activated LED light means the fun can last into the night.

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Sprinkle and Splash Play Mat – Shop It Here

Splash Mat Sprinkler

Hook this 68″ diameter sprinkler up to your hose and end up with some cooled off, and happy little kids.

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Multi Sport Rebounder Net – Shop It Here

Multi Sport Rebounder Net

Baseball? Check.  Lacrosse? Check.  Easily adjustable, tilting throwback for high pops, grounders and line drives.  You know what they say – the “wall” never lies.

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Throw Down Bases – Shop It Here

Franklin Sports Rubber Throw Down Bases

Throw these down, and you won’t need to use rocks and water bottles for bases any longer!

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Kickball (2-Pack) – Shop It Here

GoSports Official Kickball Set with Pump

Kickball is back! And this set comes with 2, just in case you need a spare.  Hey, you never know.

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Foam Golf Balls – Shop It Here

Foam Practice Golf Balls

Get some backyard practice in, without breaking any of the neighbor’s windows.

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The Motorized Pool Tube – Shop It Here

Motorized Pool Tube

Zip around the pool using the joystick-controlled electric Kort nozzle, or stay in one spot and enjoy 360° spins.

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Kan Jam – Shop It Here

Kan Jam

Take your Kan to the beach, yard, field, or campsite. Snag this classic in American Flag and light up options as well.

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Mayfield Cottage 6′ x 7′ Playhouse – Shop It Here

Mayfield Cottage Playhouse

Ok kids, time to go home.  No, your other home.  This cute little cottage features their own flower box, play phone and picket fence.

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Motorola Walkie Talkies – Shop It Here

Motorola Walkie Talkies

Kick a game of Manhunt up a notch with a set of walkie talkies.  Roger that.

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Portable Net – Shop It Here

Portable Net

Tennis anyone?  This portable net makes a quick game of tennis, badminton or kids volleyball – a snap.

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The Original Stomp Rocket: Super High Performance 6-Rocket Kit – Shop It Here

Stomp Rockets

Powered entirely by excitement, frustration or anger, these will launch up to 400 feet in the air.  Want to light it up?  Check out LED Stomp Rockets Here!

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Bunch O Balloons Instant Water Balloons – Shop It Here

Instant Water Balloons

Trust.  These are an absolute game changer.  You’ll be the hero of any field day or BBQ when you fill 100 water balloons in 60 seconds…Without having to tie them.

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Nerf Super Soaker FreezeFire – Shop It Here

Nerf Super Soaker FreezeFire 2.0

Fend off friends, enemies or zombies with squirting distances up to 38 feet.  Add some ice for a frozen surprise – They’ll love it.

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Sand Castle and Snow Fort Building Kit – Shop It Here

Snow Fort and Sand Castle Building Kit

When you’re ready to take it to the next level, and go beyond buckets.  No need to store it away after summer is over – works with snow as well!  Need a beach set a little more toddler friendly? Check out this one, here.

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Inflatable Pool – Shop It Here

Inflatable Pool

Need a little more room in your kiddie pool?  This one has 4 layers.  Can’t convince them to take a bath?  Add some bubble bath for an outdoor tub.  Kids hate water in their face?  Load it up with plastic balls for their very own ball pit.  Grab a bag of balls here.  That’s what she said.

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Slick Woody’s Cornhole – Shop It Here

Cornhole Set

Made in the USA,  this is a 4’x2′ regulation size cornhole set and includes a full set of 8 color contrasting corn filled bags.  Great quality set that holds up to the changing temps and humidity.  And did you know that they make cornhole nightlights, allowing you to play night games?  Check them out here.

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Glitter Beach Ball – Shop It Here

Glitter Beach Ball

Because sometimes you just want your beach ball to be fancy.

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Poolside Basketball Hoop – Shop It Here

Poolside Basketball Hoop

It’s “Ma, watch this!” season.  Trick shots all around.

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Baseball Practice Net – Shop It Here

Baseball Practice Net

Steeeeeee-rike!  Practice throwing and hitting with this baseball net, that includes a strike zone.

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Pro Kadima Beach Paddles – Shop It Here

Pro Kadima Beach Paddles

Get a chill, laid back (or super intense) game of paddle ball going on the beach.

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