Birthday bounce houses and inflatable slides are always a big hit for kids’ parties, but the cost of renting them can really add up. If you’ve never looked into buying rather than renting, you may be surprised at what you can get on Amazon or other web retailers. Some options include splash pads, inflatable bounce houses, and an impressive array of huge inflatable water slides with any number of fun features like spray cannons, mist tunnels, and more. Liven up your summer and get the kids outdoors every day with these fun inflatables.
What You Should Know
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For kids up to 75lbs, max total weight 200lbs
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Comes with a blower
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Weighs less than 40lbs, easy for a single adult to move while deflated
Sized just right for kids up to 75lbs, this lightweight and portable inflatable slide comes with a blower and inflates in less than a minute. It holds up to 200lbs at a time, so hosting playdates is a breeze. Great for smaller yards, the splash pad at the base of the slide makes this a great summertime improvement on standard climbing toys or jungle gyms and helps kids beat the heat all summer long.
Review Highlights
“Going on four years and still use this. We left it out for one year also without storing and cleaning thinking we would toss it for our three kids being too old, but they still love it at ages 5, 7, 9.”
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Very inexpensive
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Comes with a variety of games
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For children aged 2+
Keep cool and comfy in this double pool play center. Designed for younger children, it comes with a ring toss and ball slide games and has two shallow pools connected by a petite slide. Reviewers note that four or five young children can play together comfortably at once. The trade-off with this very low price point seems to be durability; using a tarp underneath this inflatable and keeping it in at least partial shade seems to be the key to longevity.
Review Highlights
“I bought this at the beginning of the summer, used it for months, having a blast almost every day. After they were done using it as a pool, we bought several bags of plastic balls and turning it into a ball pit.
We almost never used the sprinkler option, it didn’t seem necessary or work the waste of water. And the rainbow eventually didn’t stay up but it never bothered the kids. This pool is fun, cute, sturdy and so inexpensive that we weren’t worried about it getting damaged. ( which it didn’t)
When it does, we will buy this again.”
What You Should Know
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For riders approximately 3-8 years old
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Single or double slide options available
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Water cannon lets kids spray each other while playing
Available in single or double rider options, this inflatable slide features a water cannon at the base, so siblings can spray each other while taking turns, or mom and dad can get in on the water fun. At the top of the slide, the waterfall design keeps it from drying out, so kids never get stuck or have an uncomfortable trip down.
Review Highlights
“Wow! My daughters love this slide!! It’s super easy to set up and such a great size! Not too big for our small backyard, but big enough for them to have loads of fun!! So far very durable and seems great quality! we will be using this all summer long!!”
What You Should Know
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Mini bounce house
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Water cannons for splashy pirate play
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Big enough for 6 kids/600 lbs
Blast Zone calls this their “Inflatable Water Park,” and it’s easy to see why. The massive size and plethora of features will make your home the must-see destination of the summer. The water cannon lets kids splash slide riders, and the mini bounce house makes this slide, pool, and bouncer combo the one-stop-shop for all your outdoor play.
Review Highlights
“Love this thing! We’ve had it for two months and it’s awesome. the kids are in heaven and so are us moms!”
What You Should Know
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Maximum combined weight 350 lbs
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Continuous circuit design keeps grass and dirt out of the pool
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Basketball hoop for additional play options
This Little Tykes inflatable comes with a blower and stakes for keeping it anchored securely, and the climbing wall and slide are both visible from the same side. Parents can easily keep an eye on kids both while they’re climbing up and while they’re sliding down, which is perfect for parents of rambunctious players. The splash pad area has a mini basketball hoop and can also be filled with ball pit balls or sensory play water toys for extra fun.
Review Highlights
“Got this water slide in lieu of renting a bounce house or slide this year for Grandchild’s birthday. The children LOVED it. 3 to 8 year-olds played on it for hours with no problems. 4 children can be actively in it at the same time without crowding. The footholds held up through dozens of climbs. We placed in on a tarp over a grassy area. No issues at all. It rolled back up and into the carry bag after de-watering and letting it dry in the sun for a bit. Great quality.”
What You Should Know
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Holds up to 350 lbs/ 4 children at once
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Comfortable bench seating
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Surprise dump bucket splashes kids
Great for parties, this double slide inflatable has a surprise at the top of the climbing section; a dump bucket releases water all over the unsuspecting climbers. The wedge-shaped design makes it easy to keep an eye on all the kids playing at once, and the high contrast colors make for fantastic photos, perfect for saving those summer memories.
Review Highlights
“The wet slides make for a slippery fun slide down into the shallow pool. This is huge hit with our kids and all the neighbor kids. We have had about 6 kids playing on this at one time and it held up great. The air flow is even and keeps everything inflated and bouncy.”
What You Should Know
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Unique Hurricane Tunnel design
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Mesh netting at the top of the slide for rider safety
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Non-continuous design; riders have to get in the splash pad on each ride
The Hurricane Tunnel guarantees every rider gets soaked, and since you don’t end your ride in the splash pad, kids who are poor swimmers don’t have any reason to be scared. Still, the non-continuous design does mean a long climb back up and slide again, and to reach the climbing wall, riders have to wade through the splash pad, possibly bringing dirt and grass on every trip. It is affordable for its size, though, and users rate it highly.
Review Highlights
“We bought this for an outdoor birthday party. We needed something that could accommodate a 3 yr old- 10 yr olds and this was PERFECT. It was not too small for 10 yr olds. But just make sure you’re ok with water runoff as there is no pool at the end of the slide to catch water.”
What You Should Know
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15 Foot Long
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Inflatable slide wedge for more exciting rides
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Comes with wakeboards for a smoother ride
This inflatable is a hybrid between old-school slip and slides and height-focused inflatable slides. At nearly 15 feet long, there’s plenty of room to coast to the waiting splash pool, and the included wakeboards cushion the ride down. Reviewers suggest it’s best for kids from 4-9 years old.
Review Highlights
“Our 6 and 2-year-old gkids think this is the best toy ever! They squeal and laugh out loud the whole time. Sturdy, wide enough they can go down side by side and so cute. We have an air compressor so it goes up every day but I don’t think it would be bad blowing up with a air pump. Light enough it doesn’t kill grass like a pool.”
What You Should Know
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Holds 1-5 kids and up to 1000 pounds
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Ages 5+
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Built-in water cannon and dump bucket
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Perfect for a wide age range
Over nine feet high and with a generous weight max, older kids will love having adventures all summer on this fun inflatable play place. Save money and avoid the crowds this summer by skipping the water park and having tons of fun at home instead. Make sure to pick up a waterproof speaker so kids can jam out to their favorite tunes.
Review Highlights
“This is super easy to set up. We use this every weekend now with a 2, 4, 7, and 10-year-old, and it’s amazing! When finished, move it to a dry patch and let it dry out by leaving air blowing but turning off water.”
What You Should Know
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Dual slides with top waterfalls
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Huge splash area
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Continuous design keeps debris out of the splash are and off the slides
The crocodile isle inflatable by Blast Zone is great for families with large yards that like to host the whole neighborhood for parties. Designed with room for 6 kids to play, there are multiple climbing areas, a huge splash pool, dual slides with waterfall spray, and the continuous design means kids don’t have to track dirt and grass into the pool between trips down the slide.
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Climbing wall with rope climb assist
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Multiple water cannons for water wars
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Suitable for older children
Be the king of summer on your block with a massive inflatable water slide and splash pool. Multiple riders can race down the slide at the same time, while the sprayers at the base of the pool take aim and soak. Suitable for groups of kids, this multi–lane racing slide is perfect for hosting those summer birthdays, back-to-school parties, or entertaining a crowd for spring break. With multiple water blasters and a big climbing wall, kids aged 5-12 can all enjoy their time on this huge inflatable.
Review Highlights
“Very easy, quick set up and take down. Grandson stayed on it for hours.”
What You Should Know
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Dual Slides
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Climbing wall with dunk bucket
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Included blower inflates this play set in just two minutes
Make memories all summer with this inflatable splash pad and slide set that’s big enough to host a crowd. The twin basketball hoops let kids practice their free throws, while the built-in water cannons and dunk bucket keep them cool and refreshed.
Review Highlights
“The Twin Peak waterslide looks exactly like the picture. The pool portion is very large – plenty of room for young kids to play while the big kids use the slides. I bought this particular slide because I wanted one big enough for multiple kids and it works great for that.”
What You Should Know
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Mesh top netting for safety
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Bumpered divider between slides
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Non-continuous design; slide riders may bring cut grass or mud into the pool
With a higher-set basketball hoop and a shade tunnel, this inflatable water park offers something for kids of all ages and sizes. The gel mat landing and offset climbing wall keep the splashing pool free of grass and dirt, and the waterfall sprayer should keep the slides rinsed regularly to avoid dirty feet gunking them up.
What You Should Know
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Dual slides
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4 child/350lb weight limit
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for 3-10-year-olds
For the kids who need everything in pink, this Little Tykes double slide is sure to make them smile. Fun patterns and colors accent this inflatable; the surprise dump bucket at the tops guarantees nobody makes it up the climbing wall without getting splashed, and the twin slides let kids race to the bottom.
Review Highlights
“We purchased this for our four toddlers to play on while we have been socially distancing from the world. They absolutely love it.”
What You Should Know
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20 feet long
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Made with strong material
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Can go from lawn to lake
Get the most out of your big backyard with this 20-foot Rave Sports Turbo Chute slide. It’s a commercial strength hill and lake water slide perfect for skimming across the yard and the water. Kids, or kids at heart, won’t be able to resist jumping on this slide and cooling off.
