Position a slip ‘n slide so that the kids won’t run into anything hard (like a tree) or sharp (like the cactus garden) if they overshoot (which they inevitably will.) Many are compact, so you don't need a huge garden to house them and they are great for smaller spaces.

More of a garden decoration to help you cool off than a game to play, this rainbow arch inflatable sprinkler is our best giant sprinkler for kids. Suitable for large gardens, events or parties, the arch is 2 metres high and stretches just over 1.5 metres wide. Impressive! Versatile too, take it to the pool on holiday and simply inflate with air. If you're looking for a less wet game to get everyone outside, our best garden games round-up will have you engaged in some serious play. You'll go through the built-in sprinklers and end up in the mini drench pool, which is inflatable for a cushioned landing. If you're wanting super high sprinklers to add to the excitement, you will need a strong water pressure. Once you've had all the fun, dry it off and fold flat and compact for future use.It's generally very easy to set up a kids' sprinkler in the garden. You inflate your sprinkler with air, then connect it to your garden hosepipe. Many inflatables come with their own connectors or adapters that make them suitable for most hose types.

Slip and slides are long, narrow, and made of slippery PVC. They usually have water jets along the inflatable or water-filled bumpers to keep the entire length of the slide wet. They’re like splash pads for the big kids—including adults, who also go nuts for a slip ‘n slide. Most slip ‘n slides come with at least one inflatable body board, and some have an inflatable bumper or shallow pool at the end to (maybe) bring the slider to a (somewhat) gentle stop (depending on how hell-bent they are on breaking speed records.) Babies to Boomers: Sprinklers for kids of all ages Water sprays out in all directions as the top of the octopus whirls around, soaking everybody in its path.Ready for a “get off my lawn” moment? When I was a kid, all we had to keep cool and splash in for the summer were those metal sprinkler systems that were made to actually water the lawn — not necessarily for a kid’s use for summer fun — or those plastic pools that always seemed to fold into themselves while you were in it. Now kids have these amazing splash pads they can use all summer long, and to be fair, childhood me is pretty jealous. I’m not alone. When the pandemic hit, inflatable pools and other outdoor toys completely sold out as parks and community splash pads shut down.