An outdoor playhouse with slide creates hours of fun for kids, allowing them to develop their physical and mental abilities while also providing a social atmosphere. Some of our best memories as kids are often the days spent with our friends outdoors on the playground. While we all want to let our kids explore, push their limits, and be adventurous, we also prioritize their safety.
Wooden Childrens Playhouse With Slide
There are several important safety factors to consider when deciding on the best outdoor playhouse with a slide for your child.
The type of playhouse you select should be based on what is age-appropriate for your kids. Most products include the designated age range for use, and it's important you adhere to them.
The playhouse's platform height should coincide with your child's age, height, and what they can manage safely. Depending on how high the platform is off the ground, it may require a specific railing height by law. Shop for ASTM and CPSC certified products to ensure it meets guidelines.
If the playhouse has wooden components, it's best to invest in redwood or cedar products that are naturally resistant to rot rather than wooden structures that have been chemically treated to be weather-resistant. For young children, plastic playhouses are often the safest because they are designed with no sharp edges where bumps and bruises can occur. When purchasing plastic products, look for indicators that they are non-toxic and BPA-free.
The material of the slide is also an important decision. A metal slide, while durable, can become hot in the sun and potentially cause burns on exposed skin. A light-colored plastic slide is the safest choice.
Besides a slide, consider what additional features your child will enjoy. Plenty of playhouses include a rock wall for climbing, a steering wheel for imaginative journeys to far-away lands, climbing tunnels, and snack stations. Do your research to get the best features specifically geared toward your child's interests.
A playhouse that is an open concept so you can see inside at all times is the safest choice. Being able to monitor your child, whether they're playing alone or with a friend, is essential to their safety, especially for toddlers and preschoolers.
Made with an insect-repellent cedarwood frame and high-density plastic accessories, including a slide, sandbox, and ladder, this playhouse provides an engaging space for kids to let their imagination run wild. The low platform base and open sides allow parents to watch their children as they play to ensure their safety. The panel construction makes installation easy, and the unit doesn't need a foundation, so you can place it anywhere in your yard.
Modern Playhouse
Ignite your tot's imagination with this cave-inspired playhouse. Besides the slide, this 4.5' H x 3.9' W x 6.3' D climber also features two exterior climbing walls, a ladder, a hiding spot, and a steering wheel, with safety rails above the slide and ladder to prevent falls. The high-density plastic is UV, rust, and weather-resistant,and the structure can support up to 240 lbs., making it ideal for two kids at a time.
Cave Climber
Perfect for kids young and old, this complete activity set features a roofed playdeck, cubby house, wave slide, and multiple swings for endless hours of fun. The swings have partial rubber covers to protect little fingers, while the plastic playdeck comes with metal guard rails to keep your kids secure. Despite its size, this freestanding unit doesn't require a concrete pad underneath, but it does come with anchor points for added security.
Tower Swing Set
Get your little ones outside and moving with this outdoor playhouse that also doubles as an activity center. Besides the 4 ft. long slide, this unit also features a play wall with ring toss and hook and loop ball to develop kids' hand-eye coordination. It offers two entrances, a Dutch door, and a tunnel, as well as a snack table. It also comes with all the accessories your kids need for imaginative play, including two balls and four rings.
Fun Center
This tiny outdoor playhouse with a slide is ideal for toddlers to develop their gross motor skills and dexterity. With a beginner-level rock wall ladder for climbing up to the slide, kids are safe while testing their limits. The platform is 18" off the ground, and the slide offers a gentle slope for a soft landing that will encourage kids to keep exploring.
Easy Climber
For an adventurous and musically inclined toddler, this is the perfect outdoor playset. Inspired by YouTube's Little Baby Bum, the school bus features your tiny tots' favorite characters from the web series, and the integrated steering wheel plays "The Wheels on the Bus" when you honk the horn. The dashboard is complete with ignition and gear shifter to develop fine motor skills, and there are no sharp corners so your child can play safely.
Bus Climber and Slide
This is a unique outdoor playhouse, suitable for kids 3-12 years old. Tubes, connectors, and wheels transform this modular structure into a slide and playhouse or a full jungle gym. The set comes with a duplex connector that allows your kids to adjust the frame themselves, making it ideal for aspiring engineers. The product is made of plastic and metal, with rounded edges to reduce the risk of injury. The brightly colored finish offers a visually stimulating experience for kids.
Tubes Playhouse
Let the kids' imaginations run wild in this ASTM-certified playhouse that is weather-resistant and built in the USA. The car-shaped design features a steering wheel and four open "wheels" that allow your kids to crawl, climb, and hide underneath the structure. Up to three children can play on the unit at a time, and it's best suited to kids ages 3-6 years.
Vehicle Plastic Playhouse
Kids who are intrigued by Outer Space with aspirations of becoming astronauts will adore this fun playhouse design. This is a weather-resistant playhouse that can house up to three children. From the ground to the tip of the rocket ship, it measures 48", the ideal size for young kids who love to climb. It's lightweight, so you can easily move it around the yard.
Rocket Playhouse
Kids as young as 1-year-old can enjoy this adorable outdoor/indoor playground climber complete with a slide, swing, and basketball hoop. This playhouse and slide set is designed for toddlers and can support up to 330 lbs. Constructed from durable and non-toxic HDPE plastic, this product is safe and available in either pink or green.
Pink Climber
