20 Best Outdoor Toys for Toddlers In 2024

Safety

With eight double-stitched handles and a mesh center, this product is easy for children to hold onto, and stays safely ventilated even when children are playing underneath the fabric.

Durability

Make fast waves, make slow waves, throw a beach ball in the middle and bounce it around together, or throw the parachute up in the air and sit on your handles to create your own secret circus tent. Made to last, this Champion Sports ‘chute is good for loads of giggles.

Physical Development

Teach kids teamwork, taking turns, and basic motor skills with this multi-functional toy. Kids will love running under it, sitting on top of it, hiding under it, and making ripples with it.

Safety

Some toddlers still want to put just about anything and everything in their mouths--so make sure you supervise them if the solution is left out in the open and near to them. Otherwise, the formula is totally safe to touch and play. Bubbles are fascinating to young children and with no sharp corners or dense weight, they’re also a safe way to spend the afternoon!

Durability

We love that kids will be in awe as they create bubbles that are bigger than themselves. Children of all ages will have a blast creating, chasing, and popping the bubbles from the WOWmazing kit.

Physical Development

The WOWmazing kit encourages social play as kids will have a blast blowing bubbles together. Your kiddos will gain plenty of exercise as they run to pop the bubbles. Gripping the wand will strengthen their fine motor skills.

Safety

The Sand and Water area provide several toys for children to stimulate their senses. Complete with a canopy, your child can enjoy hours of fun in the playhouse on even the hottest of days. And there is no real heat for cooking, so it is perfectly safe to play pretend!

Durability

The grill station is equipped with a sink and swivel faucets which will surely make your child feel like a true grill master. The snack table provides a dish set so your child’s friends can pretend to eat what he or she cooks up!

Physical Development

The All Around Playtime Patio will foster a love for the culinary arts in your child as they engage in pretend play. They will improve their sensory development as they experience the elements of the sand and water area. With three stations and plenty of space, your child is encouraged to engage in play with others.

Safety

This item is perfectly safe for kids and adults alike. Plus, it is sure to keep the whole family cool and occupied during the warm summer days. Use the windmill to propel them around the pool, or catch them in the cattail scoop. Clip the springboard onto the side and watch Dory and Friends go diving into the ocean!

Durability

This table is a fun tribute to her and her friends that will keep kids cool through warmer seasons. It is made of durable plastic and the characters are of good quality. Plus, they're absolutely adorable!

Physical Development

Water tables teach children basic developmental skills such as cause and effect, fine motor skills, and creative play. Dory is a great character for kids to swim along beside. She’s kind, works hard, and loves with a big heart, teaching us the importance of patience with ourselves and others.

Safety

ALWAYS watch your kids when water is involved. We love that the Sprinkle and Splash play mat is versatile in that you can use it with the sprinklers or just as a little pool. The mat will keep your child cool in the sun while also stimulating several areas of their development.

Durability

Once the little pool fills up, it will hold. Whether you keep water running for the sprinklers or turn it off and just use the pool your child is sure to have a blast in the Banzai Sprinkle and Splash Play Mat. Once your child is done splashing around, empty the mat and hang it out to dry. The mat dries easily which will prevent mildew and keep it in great condition for future fun in the sun!

Physical Development

The Sprinkle and Splash Play Mat is big enough to fit more than one child! Hosting playdates with the play mat will increase your child’s social development. The brightly colored sea creatures on the mat will aid in your child’s sensory development. For the tots who are sitting but not quite walking, the sprinklers provide tons of stationary fun. The Sprinklers will stimulate the development of your child’s hands as they reach and try to grab the water.

Safety

The set comes with a built-in way to keep score in case they’re playing with buddies, is made of safe, durable plastic, and can hold up to 66 lbs at a time. It is safe for all kids to play and have fun!

Durability

The plastic used in the construction of the Step2 Sports Climber is simultaneously tough enough to be stable and withstand rough play, and soft enough that kids won’t bump or bruise if they fall on or crash into it. It’s easy to clean with plain old soap and water and can even be hosed down if you want a quick power-wash. This structure can also endure the great outdoors, even as the weather shifts and changes throughout the year.

Physical Development

Children can practice aim, coordination, and dexterity while building muscle on this combination jungle gym and sports center. The crawl space on the bottom of the structure doubles as both a fun escape route during tag and a small goalie area for kids to practice kicking the ball.

Safety

The 3-foot-diameter jumping surface is perfect for small legs. The trampoline comes with a center handlebar so your kid will have something to hold onto while jumping. If you like this, then check out our article on the best trampolines for kids here.

Durability

Made with tough, durable materials, this trampoline is great for fun outside. The spring may be subject to rust if left out over the seasons, but it can support a large amount of weight.

Physical Development

Jumping on this trampoline is fun and exciting for any toddler. It quickly burns off energy while building leg muscles, adding balancing skills, promoting better fitness, and helping with coordination. The trampoline also offers the benefit with the stabilization bar for the arms to be used to help balance. This is a great way to help promote gross motor skill building while having fun.

Safety

What better way to explore a toddlers passion for cooking than through their imagination. This set is safe and easy to clean, so your kids can use it for years to come.

Durability

Made of durable plastic, you can introduce your kids to replicas of real-life baking utensils and they can be well on their way to becoming the next great baker. Your kid can already play with measuring cups, mixing spoon, wire whisk, and a mixing bowl that doubles as a sieve.

Physical Development

This sea creature inspired play set offers fun while sparking a toddler's imagination. Playing pretend and encouraging sensory play is a wonderful way to engage with a toddler. The shell-shaped measuring cups can also be used to learn simple math while encouraging their minds to imagine up some great treats. This is set helps hand-eye-coordination and learning the purpose of many tools used in the kitchen.

Safety

This cottage can be used both indoors and outdoors for fun playtime experience. It is made of hard plastic and does not include many small pieces, so it great for all ages.

Durability

Though this structure is lightweight and easy to move around the yard, it’s no push-over. The strong plastic used in construction is a familiar material you might recognize from many of your toddler’s other favorite toys and playhouses. This particular plastic is the top choice due to its ability to endure shifting climates outside as well as its easiness to clean. It isn’t so dense and tough as to cause injuries but it’s a solid choice for forts like this one! Let your little one’s imagination run wild as they play house in their adorable new cottage.

Physical Development

Toddlers can play along or with others in this fun house with two working doors and 2 windows with working shutters. Using the doors and windows promotes hand-eye-coordination. The cottage also encourages a toddler’s imagination through pretend play.

Safety

The bottom of the pool has molded-in designs to allow for excellent traction for kids’ feet. This can help ensure they won’t slip and hurt themselves. It is safe for many ages, but kids should always be monitored near water.

Durability

This fun in sun activity play and shade pool is great for toddlers to enjoy the summer months while cooling off. The pool comes with an umbrella stand to help shade toddles from the direct sun and also has a molded design on the bottom that helps with traction.

Physical Development

Water play helps encourages pretend play. Included with the pool are 3 funnel cups and a wheel that spins that encourage gross and fine motor skills. This pool allows for hours of fun with.

Safety

Crayola knows that keeping kids safe is also important. Each piece of chalk has an anti-roll surface that prevents it from rolling down the driveway and onto the street. Basically, it has a squared-off surface that stays put when they set it down on the ground.

Durability

What we liked most about this set is that the chalk is big and bulky to fit great in small hands. Unlike other sets, the tips of these pieces are shaped like the end of a crayon for more precise creations. This set comes in a box with 48 unique colors that are bright and really pop on the sidewalk for an eye-catching creation.

Physical Development

What we love most about this set is that it flexes your little one’s creativity while they are also out in the sunshine breathing in the warm summer air. It comes in at a great price point with many pieces of different colors that are sure to last for multiple summers before they are all used up (or lost).

Safety

The great thing about this little mower is that it is ready to go right out of the box. Simply fill the “gas tank” with a standard bubble mixture and your little one is ready to get to work. As they push the mower, it plays mowing sounds like the real thing!

Durability

What parents love most about this option is that it doesn’t require the use of batteries to work. It includes a 4-ounce bottle of bubble solution with purchase, which your little one may burn through in an afternoon. The good news is that the tank is able to use most brands of bubble solution and works just a well.

Physical Development

Little ones love this little mower because it not only makes them feel like they’re using a real-life mower, but it produces hundreds of tiny little bubbles with mowing sounds as they use it! It’s very easy to set up and doesn’t require the use of batteries.

Safety

What parents love most about this design is that it is super easy to set up and it is constructed from strong materials. The nylon exterior walls wick away moisture and are super easy to wipe down. The house is held up by strong PVC poles that simply lock together in place.

Durability

While there are a ton of outdoor tents out there on the market, the exterior ball pit os that makes this design unique. The downside to this design, however, is that the balls are not included with purchase. There are a lot of brands that offer replacement balls at a super affordable price point.

Physical Development

If you are in the market for something that is a little different than the standard play tents, this design from SkyNature does things a little differently. Parents love that it is super easy to set up and is made from very durable materials, and kids love crawling out of their front door right into a fun ball pit!

Safety

To set up, all parents need to do is blow up the outer ring that’s designed to hold a few inches of water in the splash pool. Then, simply hook up the hose to the connection on the side and turn on the water. Small spouts along the side create a sprinkler effect to keep your little one cool and happy on those hot summer days.

Durability

It is made from strong materials that hold up well over the years, and it is super easy to set up to get the fun started quickly.

The base of this splash pool offers a few different fun designs that your little one is bound to love. Design options include A to Z, around the world, and colored balloons. Each design option is also offered in bright and fun colors that are hard to resist.

Physical Developent

If you want something that will keep your little one cool in the heat of summer, this is a great option. It is super quick and easy to set up and folds up compact to store in the garage over the winter. Plus, it comes in at an affordable price point.

Safety

The greatest thing about this design is that it comes with a tight-fitting lid. While wet sand makes the perfect sandcastles, dry sand is much cleaner for your little one and won’t stain their clothes. It also means that you can store this unit outdoors in the snow without the need to change the sand the following spring.

Physical Development

This design comes completely assembled as one piece, so all parents need to do is find a place to set it up. It is able to hold about 200 pounds of sand, which isn’t included, to provide hours of beachy fun for your little ones.

Durability

If a sandbox sounds like something that your little one would love, this design from Step2 is one of your best options. If you live in a part of the world with a wet or snowy season and want to keep your sand as clean and dry as the first day you bought it, this option will help you achieve that goal with the tight-fitting lid.

Safety

This table stands to be 11.5 inches off of the ground and holds a modest amount of sand and water. The water table only requires 1.5 gallons of water, and the table holds about 15 pounds of sand (which is not included).

Durability

What makes this design unique is that it has a lid that covers the wide side or the sand side with a fun toy on top that your little one won’t realize is a cover. This ensures that your child will not ruin 15 pounds of sand by dumping all of the water into the sandbox!

Physical Development

This design is a great choice by helping to build your child’s sensory development, fine motor skills, and grow their imaginations. Parents love it because it comes in at an affordable price point, and it is super simple to set up to get the fun started!

Safety

When the water is turned on, the 6 colorful hoses turn your backyard into a small water park. It is important to note that there isn’t a shut-off switch or the ability to adjust the water pressure, so you will need to turn off the water to turn it off.

Durability

This unit comes shipped all in one piece, so all parents need to do is hook it up to their hose and turn on the water and its time for the fun to get started. Kids love the fun and colorful whale that looks very inviting parked in the middle of the yard.

Physical Development

The most notable feature of this adorable little splash whale is that it clocks in at one of the most affordable price points of any of the other products making our list. If money is a little tight this summer, it is definitely worth giving this little guy a try!

Safety

If you are simply going on walks around the neighborhood, your little one will love jumping in with a few of their favorite toys for a fun ride around the block. When playing in the yard, they can fill it with all of their favorite things for a tour around the back yard.

Durability

What makes this design great is that it is built like a tank. It measures to be 39.57 inches long, 17.56 inches wide, and 14.37 inches tall. It has a maximum weight capacity of an impressive 150 pounds. This means that your little one will more likely outgrow it when they head to college.

Physical Developement

If you are in the market for something that comes from a trusted brand to bring a lot of fun and adventures this summer, this is a great option. It may have a higher price tag than many of the other options on our list, but it is something that you will get years and years of use.

Safety

This set comes with a set of plastic golf, clubs, tees, balls, and even a hard plastic golf bag. It also comes with a plastic baseball bat, balls, and an airball tee so that they don’t need a parent to pitch every time they want to hit the ball!

Durability

Parents love that it is made from quality materials that are safe for use, and kids love that it is packed with tons of toys for fun outdoor games with the whole family.

If you are in the market for something that gets your little one up off of the couch and running around the yard with the whole family, this sports set from HanShe is a great choice. Plus, it is offered at a very affordable price point that parents are sure to love.

Physical Development

Parents love that this unit introduces your little one to the world of sports. Teaching them how to play the game helps develop critical thinking and fine motor skills that will benefit them as they continue to grow.

Safety

What makes this camping set great is that it comes with all of the things you find when camping in the woods - even the bugs! This set includes plastic tools such as a canteen, lanterns, magnifying glass, bug net, drawstring tote, toy swiss army knives, a watch, a compass, and even plastic bugs!

Durability

The tent is made from durable ripstop nylon that wicks away water and won’t tear or rip. It has a roll-up door that doesn’t zip closed for your child's safety and is perfect for indoor and outdoor playtime.

Physical Development

If you are ready to introduce your little one to the world of camping, this set is a great place to start. Your child will learn a lot about the outdoors and the tools they need when heading out on the trails when they get a little older.