{"id":8010,"date":"2020-05-04T12:26:33","date_gmt":"2020-05-04T18:26:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/?p=8010"},"modified":"2021-12-02T12:38:48","modified_gmt":"2021-12-02T18:38:48","slug":"backyard-water-park","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/backyard-water-park\/","title":{"rendered":"Backyard Water Park Ideas From Great Wolf Lodge"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Creating a <\/span><b>backyard water park<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a fun way to keep the kids entertained during the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/water-balloon-games\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">summer months<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This DIY activity allows families to work on something special together. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s also a great way to beat the crowds and high prices popular summer destinations typically attract. We promise it doesn&#8217;t take much to get started. Most of these activities can be put together using a few simple items found around the house. Check out our backyard water park ideas below.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">View Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d714563afa8\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #0f0f0f;color:#0f0f0f\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #0f0f0f;color:#0f0f0f\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d714563afa8\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/backyard-water-park\/#Create-a-Water-Park-in-Your-Own-Backyard\">Create a Water Park in Your Own Backyard<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/backyard-water-park\/#1-Create-a-DIY-Splash-Pad\">1. Create a DIY Splash Pad<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/backyard-water-park\/#2-Create-Your-Own-Slip-n-Slide-Using-a-Tarp\">2. Create Your Own Slip n&#8217; Slide Using a Tarp<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/backyard-water-park\/#3-Put-Together-a-DIY-Noodle-Sprinkler\">3. Put Together a DIY Noodle Sprinkler<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/backyard-water-park\/#4-Play-Water-Balloon-Dodgeball\">4. Play Water Balloon Dodgeball<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/backyard-water-park\/#5-Create-a-Water-Blob-for-Your-Backyard-Water-Park\">5. Create a Water Blob for Your Backyard Water Park<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/backyard-water-park\/#6-Set-Up-Some-Water-Balloon-Pinatas\">6. Set Up Some Water Balloon Pi\u00f1atas<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/backyard-water-park\/#7-Create-a-Kid-Wash\">7. Create a Kid Wash<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/backyard-water-park\/#8-Get-Some-Cheap-Inflatables-for-the-Water-Park\">8. Get Some Cheap Inflatables for the Water Park<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/backyard-water-park\/#More-Water-Activities-From-Great-Wolf-Lodge\">More Water Activities From Great Wolf Lodge<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Create-a-Water-Park-in-Your-Own-Backyard\"><\/span><b>Create a Water Park in Your Own Backyard<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Forget about a swimming pool, you and the kids can beat the heat this summer with these backyard water park ideas instead! Enjoy them one at a time or storm through them all together. These activities are also a great way to celebrate<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/water-birthday-party-games\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">birthday parties<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, create obstacle courses, and more! Read the information below to get started on your backyard water park.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1-Create-a-DIY-Splash-Pad\"><\/span><b>1. Create a DIY Splash Pad<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These DIY splash pads are easy to put together! All you need is a tarp, some duct tape, a pair of scissors, an empty two-liter bottle, and access to the hose.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Step 1:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Parents, poke a few holes in the bottle using your scissors. We recommend focusing on the sides and towards the bottom of the bottle.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Step 2:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Head outside and position your tarp in the backyard. Make sure it is within distance of the hose.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Step 3: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Connect the bottle to the hose and place in the center of the tarp. Watch the little ones have fun!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/backyard-waterpark-1.jpg\" alt=\"diy backyard waterparks\" class=\"wp-image-8019\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/backyard-waterpark-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/backyard-waterpark-1-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2-Create-Your-Own-Slip-n-Slide-Using-a-Tarp\"><\/span><b>2. Create Your Own Slip n&#8217; Slide Using a Tarp<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is one of our favorite ways to beat the summer heat. Create your own slip n&#8217; slide using a tarp, some dish soap, and a garden hose.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Step 1:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Position your tarp in the backyard. Cover in dish soap.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Step 2:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Spray with water so that the surface gets really slippery.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Step 3: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Give the kids a running start and watch them slide around the backyard!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"DIY Slip and Slide EASY, 100 feet long!\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Dkjd_gmoXxU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3-Put-Together-a-DIY-Noodle-Sprinkler\"><\/span><b>3. Put Together a DIY Noodle Sprinkler<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All you need for this next activity are a few pool noodles, some tape, string, skewers, a pair of scissors, and a hose.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Step 1: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tape your pool noodles together so that they form a circle. Make sure you pull the tape taut so there won\u2019t be any leaks.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Step 2:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Use the skewers to poke holes in the noodles.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Step 3: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cut a small opening into the top of the sprinkler using your scissors. Insert the hose and secure it in place using some more tape.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Step 4: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Attach the sprinkler to a tree limb or a pole using some string. Then, simply turn on the hose!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#00255f;border-radius:5px;-moz-border-radius:5px;-webkit-border-radius:5px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#0f3f79;border-color:#dbffff;color:#fff;border-radius:5px;-moz-border-radius:5px;-webkit-border-radius:5px;\">\n\n\n\n<p>If you enjoy this activity, then be sure to check out these<span style=\"color:#f1e501\" class=\"has-inline-color\"> <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/water-balloon-games\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span style=\"color:#f1e501\" class=\"has-inline-color\">cool hose games<\/span><\/a> for kids<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Make a SPRINKLER from an old POOL NOODLE\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/lS9WrQNj9r4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4-Play-Water-Balloon-Dodgeball\"><\/span><b>4. Play Water Balloon Dodgeball<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is one of our favorite DIY ideas! Grab as many water balloons as possible and painter&#8217;s tape to begin.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Step 1:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Divide the group up into two teams. Designate a line in the yard they aren&#8217;t allowed to cross using painter&#8217;s tape.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Step 2:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Fill up your water balloons and place them in a bucket in the center of the field.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Step 3:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Let the games begin! Make sure each team member knows their goal is to hit their opponents with as many water balloons as possible. Anyone who gets soaked is out!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/shutterstock_4915739_SAaHX.jpg\" alt=\"backyard water park activities\" class=\"wp-image-8017\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/shutterstock_4915739_SAaHX.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/shutterstock_4915739_SAaHX-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5-Create-a-Water-Blob-for-Your-Backyard-Water-Park\"><\/span><b>5. Create a Water Blob for Your Backyard Water Park<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Relax on this cool, dry play surface during a hot day. All you need is a large piece of plastic sheeting, an iron, some parchment paper, and access to the garden hose.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Step 1:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Fold the tarp in half. Use an iron to seal the three open sides together, but make sure to leave a small hole for the hose. Use your parchment paper between the iron and the sheeting so that the material doesn&#8217;t melt.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Step 2: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fill the tarp up with water and seal the hole. You can also add glitter or food coloring for a fun little pop.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Step 3: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tape up the hole and let the kids start sliding around! You can spray the water blob with the hose to make it a little more slippery.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"How To Make A Giant Water Blob!\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/dunNycrl6Ag?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6-Set-Up-Some-Water-Balloon-Pinatas\"><\/span><b>6. Set Up Some Water Balloon Pi\u00f1atas<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All you need for this DIY backyard activity are some water balloons, some string, and a plastic bat.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Step 1:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Fill up your water balloons about halfway to capacity.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Step 2:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Tie some string around the knot and hang them from a higher surface (if you have a swing set, the monkey bars are a great place to start).<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Step 3:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Have the kids form a line. Give the first in line a plastic bat and tell them to start swinging. If you want to blindfold them, you can. If not, you can simply tell them to close their eyes!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7-Create-a-Kid-Wash\"><\/span><b>7. Create a Kid Wash<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get the kids cleaned up before heading back into the house! All you need to create your very own \u201ckid wash\u201d are a few PVC pipes and a garden hose.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Step 1:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Create your<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bobvila.com\/slideshow\/10-fun-ways-to-turn-your-backyard-into-a-water-park-44698\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">outdoor shower<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> using PVS pipes and drill a few holes into the structure.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Step 2:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Attach a garden hose and send the kids through one by one!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/backyard-waterpark-ideas.jpg\" alt=\"diy backyard water park\" class=\"wp-image-8014\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/backyard-waterpark-ideas.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/backyard-waterpark-ideas-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8-Get-Some-Cheap-Inflatables-for-the-Water-Park\"><\/span><b>8. Get Some Cheap Inflatables for the Water Park<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don&#8217;t forget about the details! Head over to big box stores like Target or Walmart and peruse their selection of inflatable pools, sprinklers, slides, and toys. Summer pool items go on sale regularly, so call ahead and see what kinds of deals they can offer.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sprinkle your purchases around the backyard. You can even create stations using these inflatable items. Think about filling up an inflatable pool with water balloons, for instance. Or maybe the kids would prefer taking turns going down an inflatable water slide instead. You can also pick up a unicorn sprinkler or inflatable slip-and-slide. Mix it up and see what everyone likes best!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/backyard-waterpark.jpg\" alt=\"inflatable water park\" class=\"wp-image-8015\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/backyard-waterpark.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/backyard-waterpark-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"More-Water-Activities-From-Great-Wolf-Lodge\"><\/span><b>More Water Activities From Great Wolf Lodge<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We hope you had a blast with these DIY backyard water games. Don&#8217;t forget to take a photo of your water fun. Post to social media and tag us @greatwolflodge! Check back in with us soon for even more <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">summer activities<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each week, we\u2019ll be providing new recipes, crafts, and activities you can do from home. We promise you won\u2019t want to miss out on what Wiley and the rest of the Great Wolf Kids get up to next!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can also visit us at the lodge.<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Each stay<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> includes water park passes, lodge entertainment, and at-home comfort. Our indoor water park resorts offer family-friendly fun all across the country. From splashing to relaxing, there are slides and rides for every age and ability.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Creating a backyard water park is a fun way to keep the kids entertained during the summer months. This DIY activity allows families to work on something special together. It&#8217;s also a great way to beat the crowds and high prices popular summer destinations typically attract. We promise it doesn&#8217;t take much to get started. 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