Creating Child Friendly Backyards

Today, I’m sharing parenting tips on creating child friendly backyards.  With many venues closed because of Covid-19, there are going to be very few outdoor activities for children this summer. Your yard can be the perfect place for them to stay safe and have fun. But, you’re going to need some tools and some creativity to help create a child friendly backyard. 

Tips for Creating Child Friendly Backyards:

Installing a Pool

In the past, most people wouldn’t entertain the idea of having a pool in their yard.  Pools can be costly to install, with tiles, pumps, and required accessories to build a permanent pool.  However, above ground pools are available now, which can make a backyard pool  cheaper. You will still need a hose to fill up the pool.  But, you can easily assemble and disassemble an above ground pool without much help from others.

Swing  Sets

Swing sets are almost like theme park rides to a child. They love the motion of going up and down and back and forth.  It makes them feel they’re having the time of their lives. Swing sets can be found cheaply online or in big box stores.  However, make sure that you have the tools to anchor the new swing set safely into the ground.  Ensuring the swing set is anchored properly will avoid accidents.  There are loads of guides around the web that can help you to achieve this goal.

Cornhole Games

Cornhole games are a traditional outdoor pastime that many people haven’t played before or haven’t played in a long time.  A small beanbag is thrown at a ramp that has a hole in it.  The objective is to get the bag into the hole.  Cornholeworldwide.com is one of the leading companies offering this game.  Furthermore, it has a large range of options that will make your yard look great.  Get your children involved on which game to buy for the family.  They will love being involved, and will be more open to playing games they choose. 

Tetherball

Tetherball has been around for a very long time.  It has been providing tennis players with the means to practice their skills when they are on their own.  For those who are not familiar with tetherball, it’s a ball  attached to a pole by a rope.  And, players can bat it between each other.  The goal is to wrap the rope around the pole in a set direction. You can get both floor mounted and freestanding options.  So, when you are looking at equipment make them perfect for a wide range of gardens.

I hope my tips have motivated you to add a few ideas to your backyard.  It can be hard to find things for the kids to do during a pandemic, but your outdoor space can be much more inviting if you put the work into it.