Up Your Backyard's Fun Factor With These New Additions

Step 2 Fixin' Fun Outdoor Grill

Kiss the cook! Step 2's Fixin' Fun Outdoor Grill ($36) lets little ones safely flip their own play burgers and hot dogs alongside Mom or Dad — and it costs a whole lot less than a Weber!

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Slackers Eagle Zipline

Transform your backyard with Slackers Eagle Zipline ($153) that will send little adventurers soaring through your yard for a 90-foot high-speed journey.

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Zing Toys X6 Zoom Rocket

One, two, three, blast off! Zing Toys' X6 Zoom Rocket ($23)
launches six soft foam rockets up to 100 feet in the air with the slam of a foot. Just be careful where they land, or you may have some annoyed neighbors!

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KidKraft Sandbox With Canopy

There are basic backyard sandboxes, and then there's this. KidKraft's Activity Sandbox With Canopy ($228) features a smart design with plenty of space for multiple kids to get in on the fun. There are two water bins, and the spacious canopy ensures it'll still be a fun place to play even in the midst of Summer.

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Slackers Classic Slackline Set

Once they're past the swing sets and balance bikes, older kids will go crazy for the Classic Slackline Set ($72). Amateur tightrope walkers will have hours of fun on this low-maintenance addition to the yard. Just mount it between two trees or other sturdy points, and test your skills whenever it suits your fancy. Grown-ups will love this one, too!

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FirstBIKE Balance Bikes

Get toddlers out of the stroller and moving on their own with FirstBIKE ($130-$200). Designed in Germany for tots ages 2-5, the durable, well-made balance bikes are virtually indestructible and are a great way to introduce the basics of bicycling to little kids.

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CAT Backhoe Ladder

A Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site fan's dream come true, CAT's Backhoe Ladder ($200) isn't your ordinary ride-on. Its fully functional parts let your little construction crew get down to business digging and dumping rocks, sand, or whatever else they discover.

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Large Pirate Shack Playhouse

In the event that your backyard doesn't already have the perfect pirate playhouse, consider this canvas alternative ($257). It's easy to set up and take down and features several patches and details.

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