Summer is finally on the way and we could not be more excited. We’re ready for beach days, hours of playtime in the backyard and all the splashing and swimming we can get. And while schelpping to the community pool is a charming pastime, it can be a lot of work with kids in tow. One of the best ways to beat the heat when you’ve got little ones? Inflatable pools.

Whether the intention is to keep the kids busy for hours or to give yourself a mini vacation during nap time (a mom can dream!) these awesome inflatable pools, toys and sprinklers are the perfect outdoor toys to up your summertime fun. So throw on that bathing suit, pour yourself a cold drink and let the fun begin!

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Here are some fun inflatable pools and toys we’re snagging this summer:

Best inflatable pools

Hesung Inflatable Pool

Hesung

$69.99

1. Inflatable Pool

With high marks for its quality and size, this traditional style earned Amazon’s Choice in the swimming pool category. Reviewers say it’s easy to set up and inflate (with a pump of course) and has a convenient drain plug when it’s time to break down. It’s also thicker and more durable than most with anti-UV protection to keep it from being punctured or breaking down over time.

Intex Easy Set Pool

Intex

$69.99

2. Easy Set Pool

And if you really want to take the plunge (har, har!) and go big, you could opt for the highly-rated Intex Easy Set Pool. At 10 feet across and 30 inches deep, be warned that it is the stepping stone to full on pool ownership.

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FUNBOY

$79

3. FUNBOY heart shaped pool

If you’re looking for something that’s a fun to look at as it is to use, the fun heart shaped pool by FUNBOY will have you falling in love with your backyard all over again. Oversized design comfortably fits two adults or multiple kiddos. It’s also ideal for year-round, fill with water in the summer and then move inside in the winter and use as a ball pit.

Minnidip Marrakesh Luxe Inflatable Pool

Minnidip

$70

4. Minnidip Tufted Kiddie Pool

Since they launched in 2017, Minnidip has created some of the most aesthetically pleasing inflatable pools we’ve ever plopped in our backyards. The tufted style is just right for lounging whether your pint-sized or parent-sized.

Hearth & HOme Bold Stripe Inflatable Pool

Hearth & Hand

$39.99

5. Bold Stripe Inflatable Pool

This sizable pool from Hearth & Hand is the perfect size for a satisfying dip or splash party. And the stylish stripes make it look less like a kids’ toy and more like an intentional piece of outdoor decor.

Best sprinklers, splash pads and water parks

Sams Club My First Splash and Slide

Sportspower

$219.99

1. My First Splash and Slide

Want to have the coolest house on the block? Need something to keep the kids busy between summer camps? This bad boy will do it. With hundreds of 5-star reviews, the splashing, climbing, sliding inflatable brings the water park to your backyard. Not only is it tons of fun, it also inflates in minutes with the included pump and is made from puncture and UV-resistant materials and coated with PVC for durability.

PicassoTiles KC108 Water Slide Park

PicassoTiles

$199

2. KC108 Water Slide Park

Similarly, this highly-rated option will be the talk of the neighborhood. It’s got a climbing wall, slide, water cannon and splash pool to keep them happy and cool for hours at a time. With the included blower, it inflates in just minutes and can be tucked away into the carrying bag when the fun times are over.

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SplashEZ

$25

3. SplashEZ 3-in-1 inflatable water toy

It’s a splash pad, a sprinkler and a wading pool all in one! That’s right, a place kids of various ages can all play at once. Peacefully? Well, that’s debatable.

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Minnidip

$31.99

4. Minnidip Palm Leaf Splash Pad Sprinkler

Another Minnidip must-have we’re beyond stoked about! Not only are we totally here for this plant motif, but the hours of fun it provides for babies, toddlers, and even adults make it a no-brainer.

Wow Sports Splash Pad

Wow

$99.99

5. Sports Splash Pad

For multiple kids, check out the WOW Sports Splash Pad. The giant 10′ diameter pad with a built in sprinkler system is great for older kiddos, but fun for little ones as well. Best of all, it’s far easier to set up and take down than an actual pool!

A version of this story was published June 4, 2021. It has been updated.