Outdoor Play Equipment for Families

Getting the family together to play outdoors can provide exercise and bonding time. To keep families entertained and having fun, there is a wide selection of outdoor play equipment. Play equipment can be purchased and set up in your backyard or located at a community park.

Swings-These are great for older kids, adults and even toddlers. If there is a baby or toddler in the family, seek out a park that has swings for children this age. Baby and toddler swings have a "bucket" type seat where the child can sit. These types of swings have sides to hold young children in. A day spent swinging in the park can be relaxing and fun.

Teeter Totter-A teeter totter provides great fun for the whole family. You can have contests where family members divide into teams and see who can be lifted the highest. If you have multiple children in the family, they can take turns on the teeter totter or have contests against adults.

Merry-Go-Round- A merry-go-round can be a fun family activity for adults and children. Have children sit on the merry-go-round and adults can push. Merry-go-rounds can be found in some city parks, but there are less around.

Slides- These are common in almost every park. Some are straight and others are spiral. If you can find a park that has slides side by side, you can have races to see who can make it to the bottom the quickest. Adults can play referee and call who won.

Playground- Playgrounds offer a wide selection of activities for children of all ages. If you have toddlers or elementary school children, a day spent at the playground will be rewarding and fun. Pack a lunch or have a barbeque in the park, while the kids play on the equipment. Playgrounds can also be purchased and installed in your backyard, so you can bring the fun home. Many retail chains and home improvement stores carry playground equipment that is easy to assemble.