13 inflatable water slides that are 1000% worth the cost
Bring the water park to your own backyard
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Few things say summer like a fantastic inflatable water slide. Inflatable pools definitely have their place, but if you’re really looking to have the house that fun built, inflatable water slides are where it’s at.
Easier to set up than an above-ground pool, and basically invented for burning off energy, this summer go big with an inflatable water slide that your kids (and you) will love.
Keep it simple, or go way over the top—here are some of our favorite inflatable water slides that we love.
1. For whole fun family: Little Tikes Slam ‘n Curve Inflatable Water Slide
Fun for all ages!
Best for ages: 3 and up
This is the slide you want if you want to make your neighbors jealous with non-stop peals of joy. Or you can invite them over to enjoy the fun.
The curvy slide gives just that extra bit of momentum to make this just the kind of inflatable water slide that little kids will love and big kids (and we’ll admit it, adults) can’t help but have a blast playing on.
2. For double the fun: Little Tikes Rocky Mountain River Race
An inflatable mountain river run!
Best for ages: 3 to 10
This Little Tikes inflatable water slide was made for parties. Not only is it a blast, it comes highly recommended by Reviewed’s Managing Editor of Home, Leigh Harrington, who says it's lasted her for over three seasons.
“This splash place is incredibly durable and is as killer as it looks,” says Leigh.
3. For little splashers: Rainbow Play Center Sun Slide
Somewhere over the rainbow is the perfect kiddie inflatable water slide.
Best for ages: 3 to 5
This adorable slide is the perfect entry-level water slide toy. It comes with a small splash pool, a tiny slide, and ring-toss and ball games.
The rainbow ring even converts into a mister to keep kids cool.
4. For tiny dino-lovers: Intex Dinoland Play Center
For a very docile Jurrasic water park!
Best for ages: 3 to 7
If your little splashers have a predisposition for all things prehistoric, this small dinosaur water slide will deliver big summer fun.
The dinosaur-inspired theme has a volcanic “fireball” roller game, a ring toss, a slide, and a wading pool—all flanked by friendly prehistoric friends.
5. For the fearless slider: Action Air Inflatable Water Playground
Shark attack, incoming!
Best for ages: 3 to 10
There’s so much fun to be had on this inflatable water slide.
It’s a climbing wall, a shark fin-infested wading pool, a blow-up water slide—it even has its own water cannon. This action-packed adventure center is an inflatable water park for your backyard!
6. For the kid who likes to cram it all in: Honey Joy Inflatable Slide and Bouncer
Safe water play is possible with the Honey Joy inflatable bounce park.
Best for ages: 3 to 10
Climb, slide, repeat: This small space-friendly kid’s water slide features a slide, a fun climbing feature in the back, a cannon to spray their friends and a relaxing wading pool for when they just want to kick back and take in some sweet summer rays.
7. For the one who wants a backyard water park: Bouncetech Inflatable Bounce House and Water Slide
Hot, summer days wouldn't be complete without this refreshing, fun-fueled slide from Bountech.
Best for ages: 3 to 10
Another activity-packed inflatable water play center, this one has six different play features, including an extra-tall slide.
Reviewers love the quality of this one and say it’s simple to set up and built to last. As for the kids, we’re pretty sure they like it because they can jump, slide, and spray all day.
8. For the one who likes a party: Bountech Long Slide Bouncer Park
Hot, summer days wouldn't be complete without this refreshing, fun-fueled slide from Bountech.
Best for ages: 4 to adult
Filled with oodles of fun features, this bouncer and water slide combo can accommodate up to four kids at a time—for full family fun where no one feels left out. With the sprinkler, slide hoops, and double water canons, this is an economical choice that’s perfect for parties and larger groups.
The age range on this says it’s best for kids 4 to 12, but plenty of adult reviewers say it’s just as fun for a kiddie play date as it is for the parent-focused after-parties.
9. For the one who is a bit regal: Bountech Inflatable Castle Water Slide and Bounce House
Your children will feel like royalty in this Bountech inflatable castle water slide.
Best for ages: 3 to 10
The moat surrounding this bounce castle probably isn’t going to keep the wildlings out, but it will give them lots of fun—and will add a little bit of imaginative play to the mix.
This bounce castle also has a mini-sports net as well as toss targets, so it’s just as good for the sporty kids as it is for those that see themselves as backyard royalty.
10. For the one with tons of energy: Banzai Slide ‘N Soak Splash Park
Hot, summer days wouldn't be complete without this refreshing, fun-fueled slide from Bountech.
Best for ages: 5 and up
A steep climbing wall and soakers galore make this a perfect cool-down kids’ inflatable. We also like that there's a separate wading pool that’s sectioned off, making this a perfect inflatable water slide for all types of kids.
Whether you have an active kid that wants to go wild or a chill one that wants to relax, this kids' water park has something for everyone.
11. For the one who has a small space: Intex Surf ‘N Slide Shark Water Slide
Your kids will love having their own personal water park right at home.
Best for ages: 6 and up
Maybe you don’t have a sprawling yard and oodles of space to turn into a water theme park. This small-sized inflatable water slide only requires a slim 15 feet of space and can even transform a patio or a driveway into a playtime waterway.
The fun shark theme and the inflatable “surfboards” help turn any space into a surfing safari.
12. For the one who likes a throwback: Team Magnus 31-foot Slip and Slide
Your old Slip n' Slide just got an upgrade!
Best for ages: 5 and up
We all remember the original, iconic Slip N’ Slide from the 70s and 80s that turned your back yard into a wet and wild racetrack, where kids could slide and collide with reckless abandon.
This fun upgrade by Team Magnus takes the whole concept even further with this extra-long, 31-foot slide, giving kids some serious sliding momentum. Kids will fly so fast that you’ll be grateful for the extra high bumper at the end. Grab their 4-pack of devil fish body boards to make this slide show even more epic.
13. For the one who is zoo-obsessed: Intex Jungle Play Center
Jungle fun for little ones.
Best for ages: 2 to 6
This jungle-themed water play center takes pool time to a whole new level for little ones. With a water sprinkler, a flamingo ring toss, and sweet jungle animals to splash with, this kiddie pool and water slide combo is filled with safari-style fun.
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