15 Awesome Ideas For Your Backyard This Summer – Part 1

 

Depending on what the weather’s like where you live, your backyard may have been tragically underused during the winter. The summer’s the time to rectify that and really make good use of your outdoor space. Some of these ideas might seem suited for kids, but they’d be great even if you’re just a kid at heart. Besides, there are also some more grown up summer backyard ideas here that will have you cracking out the lawnmower and mocking up some garden party invites. Check them out!

Don’t forget to check out Part 2 of this post below:
14 Awesome Ideas For Your Backyard This Summer – Part 2

Make a cool teepee to hang out in.

teepee
Kirsten Rickert

Or a willow den.

willow-den
Little Trekkers

Or a sunflower fort.

sunflower-fort
Flickr

Use water balloons as pinjatas.

water-ballon-pinata
Milk Allergy Mom

Play Twister… even if you have to improvise! 

twister
Sassy Style

Get an in-ground trampoline.

trampoline
Jumpy Joey

Build a miniature village.

tiny-village
Facebook

Have a splash pad installed.

splash-pad-top
Splash Zone Inc

Or make your own with a tarp and a hose. Same thing, really!

splash-pad-diy
Little Hands, Big Work

Turn your shed into a hangout area.

shed
House to Home

Make a secret pathway.

secret-garden
Sunset

Construct a transformable sandpit/bench.

sandpit
Rodrigo Barba

Set up a magical garden dining area.

rug-picnic
Country Living

Make a rope course.

rope-course
Ashley Ann Photography

Or a rope bridge.

rope-bridge
Let The Children Play

Whatever you do, be sure to enjoy spending time in your backyard this summer!

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Don’t forget to check out Part 2 of this post below:
14 Awesome Ideas For Your Backyard This Summer – Part 2