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Best Backyard Toys for Toddlers (Spring & Summer 2026)
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items The best backyard toys for toddlers (ages 1–3) for spring and summer 2026. Top-rated outdoor toys including large backyard playsets, ride-on toys, water tables, sensory play ideas, sand and beach toys, bubbles, and active outdoor must-haves. Perfect ...
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Large Backyard Toys for Toddlers
Outdoor Sensory Toys for 1–3 Year Olds
Outdoor Active Toys for 1–3 Year Olds
Outdoor Ride-On Toys for Toddlers (1–3 Years Old)
Beach & Sand Toys for Toddlers (1–3 Years Old)
Bubbles Play for Toddlers (1-3 years old)
Large Backyard Toys for Toddlers
These color combos are everything and the price of this is SUCH a steal! Will keep your kids & their friends entertained all spring and summer long
Member’s Mark Climb 'n Bounce Kids Inflatable Mega Bounce House - Samsclub.com
My son got one of these for his first birthday and we LOVE it! So much fun and a spring/summer must have
My 1st Water Slide Splash and Slide with Tunnel and Water Arch
We are for sure adding a mud kitchen this year… if your kiddo is all about all things sensory and loves getting messy outside.. this one right here is sure to provide hours of entertainment!
Tiny Land Outdoor Wooden Mud Kitchen w/ Water Tank
A water table will keep them busy and occupied for hours! Truly a warm weather staple
Step2 Tropical Rainforest Water Table, 13 Pc
This cover is perfect for the step 2 water tables and has kept ours looking perfect for two years now!
AKEfit Kids Water Table Cover, Waterproof
Love that this is two tiered for multiple kids and has an umbrella to keep them shaded!
Step2 Waterpark Wonders Two Tier Water Table
We did this for Easter last year and it has been a huge hit.. my toddler is obsessed!
Little Tikes Big Digger Sandbox
A friend has this and my toddler LOVES it! Perfect for putting in your backyard for climbing and burning energy. I think we’re going to add one this spring!
Lifetime Mantis Green and Bronze Climbing Dome, 66"
If you have a fish obsessed little boy these themed fishing poles are the best!
Shakespeare Youth Fishing Reel and Rod Combo
A bubble lawn mower is a MUST. The perfect gift for a 1 year old too!
John Deere Bubble Lawn Mower Toy for Toddlers
Non toxic and a pretty good price for how many come with it!
Kid Made Modern Non Toxic Sidewalk Chalk (24)
What toddler doesn’t LOVE to help parents with yard work?!
Duckura Kids 7pcs Gardening Tools Set Green
I thought this gardening set was too cute for a little girl!
Kids Gardening Set 14Pcs with Tote Bag & Apron
An aesthetically pleasing gardening set for boys 😍
Kids Gardening Set STEM w/ Tote Bag & Tools
Grabbed this and my toddler is going to be OBSESSED.. what critter loving kid wouldn’t??
B. toys Bug Bungalow Insect Catching Kit
Curious little boys will LOVE these
2-Set 75mm Hand-Held Reading Magnifier with Grip
How fun is this for a bug obsessed little boy??
RESTCLOUD Pop-up Insect & Butterfly Habitat
Another vote for this for a bug obsessed little boy!
Kids Telescopic Butterfly & Insect Catching Net
LOVE THESE! SO much fun and the perfect activity for a park day to switch things up!
Toddler Outdoor Scavenger Hunt Cards, Ages 2-3
All little kids LOVE binoculars
GeoSafari Jr. Kidnoculars Binoculars for Kids
Outdoor Sensory Toys for 1–3 Year Olds
An aesthetically pleasing splash pad… obsessed 😍
Neutral Gingham Splash Pad - Kids Outdoor Sprinkler 67in
This is the one we’ve gone with this year! My boys are obsessed with their doggies, so I’m so excited for them to all get to play together this year 🩷
Non-Slip Splash Pad 80" Large Baby Play Mat
A sprinkler is SO FUN this time of year, and this one is just the absolute CUTEST!
Matty's FIDO Fire Dog Sprinkler for Kids
SO MUCH FUN! this pack is the best bang for your buck too… grab this for hours of fun entertainment!
Zuru Bunch O Balloons 400+ Rapid-Fill Self-Tying Recyclable Water Balloons, 12 Stems - Samsclub.com
These are a spring/summer must have! So much fun and keeps them entertained
Bunch O Balloons 3pk Rapid-Filling Self-Sealing Pool Water Balloons by ZURU - Crazy Colors: 100 Pieces, Latex Material, Ages 3+
Outdoor Active Toys for 1–3 Year Olds
A MUST for little boys especially
GoSports Tot Shot Toddler Basketball Set - Adjustable Hoop
We love this tball set because it actually encourages them to full swing and hit the ball! We actually use this one inside and it’s amazing!
3-in-1 Baseball Set for Kids 3-5 - Blue
A must have for any ball obsessed kiddo! My son got this for his first birthday and still uses it daily at 2.5!
Little Tikes Toy Sports T-Ball Set - Red
I love that this one folds up so nicely and is portable, so you can take it on the go with you too!
GoSports Portable Kids Soccer Goals - 13 Colors
Keeps them entertained for hours!
Stomp Rocket Ultra Launcher, 6 Rockets - Kids Outdoor Toy
Perfect for any airplane loving little boy!
Airplane Toy Foam Glider for Kids 2-4
Outdoor Ride-On Toys for Toddlers (1–3 Years Old)
A scooter is a must!
Gotrax KS1 Kids Kick Scooter, LED Wheels, Adjustable Handlebars
We LOVE this scooter that grows with them! Even my almost 1 year old loves
Radio Flyer My First Scooter for Ages 2-5
Our most played with outdoor toy! We got it right before 2 and it finally clicked with my toddler around 2.5. Helps them make an easy transition to a pedal bike and builds the core strength and coordination needed!
Strider 12” Sport No Pedal Balance Bike Kids
This is such outstanding quality! Our friends had one at a birthday party and it was such a hit with every little kid. Only downside is it’s mostly a one seater, but the boys had no problem piling in and making it work🤪
Kid Trax 12V Golf Cart Ride-On with Golf Accessories
Beach & Sand Toys for Toddlers (1–3 Years Old)
Beach toys are a must for the summer! My kids also love to use them in their sand box/tables
BLUE GINKGO Silicone Beach Toys Set for Kids
Love these collapsible buckets because they can be used as beach toys, outdoor toys, sand box toys, rock collectors, and are collapsible and can be stored nicely 🙌🏻
Dilabnba 3-Pack Collapsible Silicone Beach Buckets
Perfect for digging in the dirt, taking to the beach, or digging in the sandbox!
16" Beach Sand Shovels for Kids, 3PCS Avocado
Bubbles Play for Toddlers (1-3 years old)
Another super fun bubble maker!
JOYIN Automatic Bubble Maker with Solution 230ml
A bubble maker is definitely a hit this time of year, and this one is easily one of our favorites and so easy to use!
Pineapple Bubble Maker - Sun Squad™: Plastic Toy for Kids Ages 3+
Need I say less about a GOOD QUALITY bubble wand? So hard to find good ones that work well and these are our faves! I recommend stocking up!
Little Kids Licensed Light-Up Bubble Wands, 2 Pack - Samsclub.com
Toddler Spring & Summer Essentials
Love love love think baby for little babes
Thinkbaby SPF 50+ Baby Sunscreen 3 Oz
A sunscreen stick for applying to the face makes things 10x easier in my opinion! I love to send these to daycare too
Blue Lizard Kids Mineral SPF 50 Sunscreen Stick
Blue Lizard is the best/cleanest sunscreen option for kids! We pair ours with the little roller for easy application. I prefer this over the spray bottle!
Blue Lizard Kids Mineral SPF 50 Sunscreen 5oz
Perfect for filling with blue lizard or think baby 🫶🏼
Solar Buddies Green Sunscreen Applicator - Refillable Roll-On Sponge
These are our FAVS 🫶🏼
Pro Acme Kids Aviator Sunglasses Polarized
Toddler Spring & Summer Essentials - Shoe Edition
Crocs are another spring and summer staple! We usually do blues or sports themed but this year we’re doing this bone color and dressing up with their favorite charms!
Toddler Classic Clog
Our FAVORITE. At first I wasn’t a fan and then they became my toddlers favorite shoe, and he always looked so put together and even after the summer they still looked brand new. I will buy these year after year now! If your kid has a wider foot… SIZE...
Floafers Unisex-Child Prodigy Driver
A spring/summer MUST. I didn’t get it at first… but trust me. Keeps them safe and from slipping and falling too!
Native Shoes Kids' Jefferson Slip-On Shoe