Kids saying they’re bored? Here are some fun kid-friendly backyard ideas that will get you through the summer having a great time and without hearing those dreaded words. We rounded up some really great ideas here for things you can make for your backyard that will provide hours of fun.
Some of these are “make it in an afternoon” projects while others may take a little more time. But with many of them you will get use out of them not only this summer, but several summers to come.
Kid Friendly DIY Backyard Ideas
DIY TREEHOUSE PLAYHOUSE From Made With Happy
Who wouldn’t love playing in this playhouse? We’d even like an adult sized one for us!
SKATEBOARD SWING From Little Bit Funky
DIY TIC TAC TOE GAME From Tatertots And Jello
Set up a tic tac toe game in your backyard – this can be portable or you can add the grid to a table. Hours of fun!
COLOR BLOCK SANDBOX From The Homes I Have Made
DIY WHEELBARROW From Playtivities
Gather up and old crate and other items to repurpose and you can make your own wheelbarrow.
WOODEN TOY CAR RAMP From Buggy And Buddy
DIY CARDBOARD SLIDE From The OT Toolbox
If you have an incline in your backyard, this is a must try idea. It looks like so much fun.
DIY WATER WALL From Happy Hooligans
DIY OUTDOOR GAMES FOR KIDS From A Little Craft In Your Day
Make your own outdoor games with our simple tutorials.
DIY KIDS SEESAW From Classy Clutter
DIY OUTDOOR SOUND WALL From Fun At Home With Kids
Gather up some old kitchen supplies or grab some from a thrift store and make a sound wall. You can find items to “bang” on the wall to make noise or use your garden hose with a spray nozzle. The kids will love it!
DIY SANDBOX AND GRAVEL PIT From The Imagination Tree
DIY GIANT OUTDOOR KERPLUNK From A Little Craft In Your Day
Here’s another great (and easy to make!) outdoor game for your yard. Fun with kids and adults!
DIY OUTDOOR PLAY SET From The DIY Nuts
DIY TETHERBALL SET From Old Salt Farm
You can make a simple tetherball set to play with in your yard from some basic inexpensive supplies.
OUTDOOR CHALKBOARD From Love And Renovations
TIRE TEETER TOTTER From Sugar Bee Crafts
Here’s another idea that makes use of an old tire. Make one and watch the kids’ faces light up.
