Once the weather starts heating up, there's nothing more fun than opening up the back door and letting the kids scamper outside for some fresh air. You don't need to have an enormous yard to take advantage of creative play or to set up a fun toy — just a little patio space (or a balcony!) can be ample room to set something up.
So whether you have tons of grass or a small patio, we have the outdoor toys that are ideal for toddlers, little kids, and beyond.
Talk about 2-in-1 entertainment! This Sun Squad Wet & Wild Light Show Sprinkler ($15) has a water-spouting dome and wiggle tubes for maximum fun.
The SplashEZ 3-in-1 Sprinkler, Splash Pad, and Wading Pool ($25, originally $35) is the ultimate outdoor water toy for toddlers!
This Franklin Sports 6-Hole Bean Bag Toss ($27) is great for competitive kiddos.
This PAW Patrol: All Paws on Deck ($22) inflatable bouncer is basically every PAW Patrol-loving toddler's dream gift.
Your kids will have a ball sliding across this Blobzter Water Slide ($35) over and over all summer.
Popping beads make the Little Tikes Gas 'n Go Mower ($27) sound and feel like a real lawn mower.
The Fox Print Princess Castle Play Tent with Glow in the Dark Stars ($30) will be your child's outdoor haven. Plus, it's lined with glow in the dark stars, so they'll be excited to play all night.
Perfect for your little explorer, this Adventure Kidz Outdoor Exploration Kit ($20) comes with binoculars, a compass, a flashlight, and more.
This Melissa & Doug Sunny Patch Happy Giddy Crawl-Through Tunnel ($33) is perfect for afternoons in the backyard.
The Inflatable Tic-Tac-Toe Game ($30) takes minimal space, can float in the pool, and is a blast to play.
Your kids will love that they can wheel around their own golf carts and practice their shots with this Little Tikes Totsports Easy Hit Golf Set ($22).
Spikeball Game Set ($60) is definitely for the older kids, and it will tire them out! Get a group of four together or practice your skills with two.
If you're looking to take water games to the next level, you need this Intex Dinosaur Play Center ($71).
Get them exploring every inch of the outdoors with this Kid's Garden Tool Toys Set ($32).
Hot Summer days will seem more fun with this Wham-O Slip N Slide Wave Rider Double ($40).