If you are in your 30s, 40s, or older, things likely have changed since you were a kid. Yes, the basic Slip ‘N Slide that you may have enjoyed for many summer days is still cool in our book. However, the options for a backyard water slides have greatly increased over the recent years. What once was only typically available for rental from your local party supply company, can now be purchased for a reasonable price.
Below we have created a list of some of the best backyard water slides for you and your family to consider for those hot days we all cherish. We hope you are able to find a one that your family will enjoy for the many days, weeks, or years to come.
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Best Backyard Water Slides
Little Tikes Slam ‘n Curve Slide
This is a fun little slide for young ones that features a challenging wall climb that leads up to a rewarding slide down to a pool of water. The wall mimics a rock climb where children have to establish their footing and grip to successfully make it to the top. You can see in the photo that there is a basketball hoop in the pool level corner which is a cool extra feature for those kids that enjoy sports.
The manufacturer indicates that the design of this slide was created so parents could keep an eye on their children. You will notice by referencing the picture that there minimal areas for parents to lose sight of the children playing on this slide.
Product Summary:
- Dimensions: L 85 inches x W 71 inches x H 46 inches
- Manufactured with puncture-resistant material
- A blower (included) keeps the water slide inflated
- A garden hose attaches to the slide to create the water portion of the slide
- The complete unit holds about 25 gallons of water
- Maximum weight capacity is 350 pounds
- 3 kids on the inflatable at a time
Blast Zone Crocodile Isle
Normally when we think about crocodiles and water, fun is not the first thing that comes to mind. That is not the case when it comes to this very cleverly designed crocodile isle inflatable water park. Kids can have hours of fun sliding down the body of a crocodile who actually appears to be rather friendly.
This water park comes with dual slides that are accessed by an inflatable climbing wall. Water shoots down overhead at the beginning of each slide to keep the slides wet. We especially like the large, but shallow splash area (it is not technically a pool) at the bottom of the slides for the added level of enjoyment. Overall, it is pretty clear why this dual slide water park makes the list for the best backyard water slides.
Product Summary:
- Dimensions: L 14 feet x W 22 feet x H 8 feet (approximate)
- Product comes with a blower to inflate the water park
- Approximate 2 minute inflate time
- 5 person maximum can use the inflatable water park at a time
- Maximum 100 pounds per person
- Manual & Instructional DVD included
- Product is 95 pounds
Blast Zone Pirate Bay
Here is another home water park by Blast Zone that will likely have all the neighbor kids in your backyard when ready for use. This pirate themed inflatable features a sizeable bouncer with safety netting for protection. Users can uniquely access the bouncer through a crawl tunnel located under the slide.
The slide itself is approximately 7.5 feet in length and is lubricated by water that sprays from the top of the slide. The slide is reached via a challenging but kid friendly climbing wall located behind the slide. We especially like the dual cannons that can be maneuvered to splash other kids when they are in the splash area (pool).
Product Summary:
- Dimensions: L 20 feet x W 12 feet x H 8 feet
- Includes a blower
- Approximate 2 minute inflate time
- 5 person maximum can use the inflatable water park at a time
- 100 pounds maximum/per person
- Manual & Instructional DVD included
- Product is 85 pounds
Intex Dinoland Play Center
This is a great option if you are looking for a smaller water play center for your little ones. The clever arched dinosaur back is the highlight of the design, which helps set this play center apart from many equivalent products.
The arch sprays water onto the slide, as pictured above, to help keep the slide slippery. This feature can be turned off if desired. While the slide is likely the main attraction for many kids, there are a few attached fun side games with balls and rings (included with a purchase).
This product does not come with a way to inflate the play center, but this is to be expected given its very low price in comparison to other higher-end water slides. You should consider buying an electric air pump
Product Summary:
- Dimensions: L 131 inches x W 90 inches x H 44 inches
- Approximate 74 gallons pool
WoW Watersports Mega Slide
 
While this slide isn’t as fancy as some other choice on our list, sometimes simpler is better. This 25 foot backyard water slide is great for areas where you have a nicely sloped hill to allow for extra speed. The 8 inch side walls are a nice height to ensure that users stay on the slide along with the water. The slide hooks to a hose and sprays water across the slide through a built in sprinkler system.
If you purchase this slide, it comes with two “Mega Sleds” like the ones pictured above. The sleds help make for a faster sliding experience. If you feel adventurous, you can buy an additional slide (or more) and attach it to your existing slide to create a gigantic slide. This slide is a huge step up from those old school lawn slides many of us had as a kid.
Product Summary:
- Dimensions: 25 feet x 6 feet
- 2 Mega Sleds included
- Pump to inflate slide (included)
- Slide made from PVC to provide a super slippery ride
Blast Zone Great White Wild
It’s tough to imagine a kid not wanting to slide through a shark’s mouth and into a refreshing splash pool waiting at the bottom. The Great White Shark Wild Slide is designed for kids that desire the best at home sliding out of almost any other residential slide.
It is equipped with two overhead sprayers above the top of the slide to keep it wet, fast, and fun. The slide can also be used dry to slide down the commercial grade PVC slide. The slide is accessed at the rear where children are able to climb safely up a wall surrounded by netting to reach the slide platform.
Blast Zone does an amazing job at getting the details of their inflatables right, and the Great White Shark Slide is no exception.
Product Summary:
- Dimensions: 21 x 6 x 9 feet
- Inflate time: less than 2 minutes
- Blower included to inflate the product
- Two kids max capacity at one time
Wahii 75 foot Water Slide
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You secure the slide to a slope with stakes, turn on your sprinkler to keep the slide wet, and start the sliding fun. The plastic can take a beating so most adults or rough children can safely use it without a worry. As you probably realized, the steeper the slope, the faster you are going to slide. This may be the best water slide for the backyard in terms of its fun factor if you have a proper hill to use it on.
Product Summary:
- Dimensions: 75 long x 12 wide feet
- Holds 256 pounds per square foot
- Approximate 15 minutes to set-up
- Requires a hose or sprinkler to wet the surface
- Best on a hill
Intex Surf ’N Slide Inflatable Play Center
This is somewhat of a miniature version of the Great White Wild Slide featured above. However, this Intex Surf ‘N Slide comes with two surf riders to add to the fun. It allows sliders to be transported Boogie Board style down the slide.
The slide is equipped with a sprayer that connects to a garden hose to keep it wet. It is accessed at the rear where children can use climbing steps and handles to enter the slide.
Product Summary:
- Max weight: 176 pounds
- Dimensions (approximate): L 15’1″ x W 5’6″ x H 5’2″ (inflated)
- 16ga vinyl
Blast Zone Hydro Rush
Here is another backyard water slide by Blast Zone that is sure to liven up those hot summer days. The “Hydro Rush” makes the slide the main attraction with a bonus water cannon to spray kids passing by. This durable water park will likely help you create many lasting memories of summer fun and excitement.
The slide is 10-foot and curved with dual overhead sprayers at the top to keep it moving fast. The slide empties into a large splash area that will undoubtedly provide an extra area of enjoyment for the kids.
This slide is made with a commercial grade vinyl, which is superior quality for a home water park. It’s tough to go wrong with a Blast Zone and this Hydro Rush is no exception.
Product Summary:
- Dimensions: L 18′ x W 11′ x H 8′ (approximate)
- Six children maximum capacity (max user weight of 100 pounds each)
- Blower (included)
- Weight: 60 pounds
Intex Water Slide Kool Splash
This is a solid choice for a slide that will be placed next to a pool or where space is limited. Keep in mind that its maximum weight limit is only 176 pounds so it might not be suitable for some adults to use.
The rear wall includes foot holes and handles to allow users easy access to the top of the slide. It is equipped with sprayers that hook to a hose to keep the slide slippery and wet. The approximate dimensions are L 10’11” x W 6’9″ x H 3’10”. It is made with 20 gauge vinyl for durability.
Wham-o Slip N Slide Wave Rider
Our list would not be complete if it did not include a Wham-O Slip ‘N Slide! This “wave rider double” Slip ‘N Slide includes two sliding lanes that are 15 feet long. It comes with two slide boogies to increase your sliding excitement.
You connect the slide to a hose, turn on the hose, and let the fun begin. The Slip ‘N Slide is the original that has been around since 1961. We think every kid should experience one of these at least once in their life.
Conclusion
We hope you were able to find the best backyard water slide for your household or wherever else you may use it. We realize some of the above options are pricey, but most of these are designed to last a long time assuming you care for them as recommended by the manufacturer. When you factor in the hours of fun these slide will provide, along with the price you would pay if you were to potential rent a high-end slide, most of these slides seem reasonably priced.
Keep in mind that a slide in good condition will likely have some value when it has lost its appeal around your home. You may be able to recuperate some of your initial costs by selling your water slide down road.
While we do have Amazon affiliate links on this page, we would like to fair and say that you can consider buying a used water slide through a website like Craigslist or a local Facebook group. You could potentially save a bunch of money going that route. However, you never know how a used water slide was treated. A worst-case scenario might be that the slide was discreetly fixed up for selling purposes and sold knowing the slide likely would not last much longer. Depending on what you pay, it may not be worth the risk.