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Outdoor play is so important for kids. I’m always coming up with new ideas for outdoor activities for children. That’s why I’m sharing theses kid’s outdoor play area ideas so you can create a garden where your kids love to play.
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My own children love playing in our garden, at the park or beach. There are so many benefits of outdoor play and I’m going to share some of them with you in this post.
Playing in the garden is a great way to increase the amount of time your kids spend outside and can help reduce screen time too.
Kids outdoor play area ideas
My kids love going to the park but we can’t go every day. Having a garden where they can play means they can spend time out there as much as they like.
They can play out there for a little after school or on a weekend whilst you catch up with some chores.
We love having a safe and inviting place for them to play whenever they want. A little thought goes a long way to make an inviting play space.
Swing sets
There are some amazing swing sets on the market so you can find the one that fits your budget and space.
My kids would absolutely love their own swing and slide set, preferably with a climbing bit too. It would be like having the park in our back garden.
Play equipment like this is perfect for building gross motor skills, getting kids active and simply letting them run off steam.
Wickey sell a range of wooden outdoor play equipment that is perfect for the family garden. The range that they stock is huge so you’ll definitely find something that suits your space, budget and children’s interests.
Mud kitchen
If your budget won’t stretch to a swing set, how about a mud kitchen. My girls spend hours in theirs.
If you know someone with some DIY skills, they can be made for next to nothing. Then pick up some pots and pans in the charity shop and there you have it.
We play with water, play dough, conkers, flowers and sometimes mud in ours.
Play house
The other thing my children love in our garden is their playhouse. I don’t know about you but I always wanted one as a child. Just like the mud kitchen, they’re great for imaginative play.
Water play area
Kids love water play. My two love a water table from when they were toddlers. Or how about using your recycling to create a water wall?
Find more ideas for outdoor activities for toddlers here.
Outdoor toys
Even if you just have a patch of grass or perhaps a small paved yard, there are loads of outdoor toys that you can buy to keep your kids entertained. How about a football, swing ball set or
Where to next?
- Find 50 ideas for things to do outside at home here.
- Another great thing to do in your garden is starting gardening with kids.
- Whilst you’re here, why not find out about encouraging wildlife to your garden.