The Best Water Play Activities for Kids on Artificial Grass

Summer can be tough for parents. Between: “I’m bored” and “it’s too hot,” entertaining the kids during summer can be frustrating. Why not squash these questions by keeping them busy with fun water play activities? Artificial grass is an excellent surface for summertime fun because it’s resilient to water damage and maintains its appearance even with frequent water exposure—a great advantage during summer.

Here are a few fun water activities for the kids to get up to this summer:

Water Balloon or Water Guns

Nothing beats a water balloon fight, especially in summer! Grab your water guns or fill up balloons with water to help you cool down and have a little fun on those hot days. The best part is that this game is great for kids and adults, so you can let loose with your little ones. Synthetic turf provides the perfect surface for a friendly water balloon or water gunfight, as it offers excellent drainage, ensuring puddles won’t form once you’re ready to call a truce.

Water Relay Race

Whether you want to keep the kids busy or join in on the fun, a water relay race is a great way to have some backyard fun. This game is all about stability and speed! Start at one end of the garden and fill up buckets with water before blowing the whistle to start the race. Competitors will have to race each other to the other end of the garden, holding a bucket on top of their head. The goal is to ensure you don’t spill a drop of water or you’re out! Not only does your artificial grass provide excellent drainage, but it also offers non-slip technology to ensure no one slips and slides when testing their water relay skills!

Backyard Fishing

Looking for a relaxing activity for the kids? Set up a small kiddie pool or a water trough and create a mini fishing experience. Grab a few child-friendly toy fishing rods and plastic fish to imitate the “fishing” experience. You could also test your DIY skills and use craft foam or felt to cut out fish shapes. Attach small magnets to the fish if using magnetic fishing rods. Kids are bound to have fun “catching” the fish while staying cool.

Sprinkler Fun

There’s no better way to keep the kids entertained (and yourself) than by enjoying a classic water activity: running through the sprinklers! This is a simple activity and only requires a hosepipe, a sprinkler, and your energetic kids. With artificial grass installed, you won’t have to worry about your little ones stepping on pebbles or tripping over uneven terrain, as turf provides a consistent surface for little bare feet.

Slip and Slide

Because of how we install artificial grass, you’ll always have even and consistent surface. This can score some serious brownie points if your kids love spending time on the slip-and-slide during summer. Dust off your slip-and-slide mat and allow your little ones to enjoy the excitement of sliding through water. You can also go the DIY route by grabbing a plastic sheet, tear-free baby soap for an extra slippery experience (although optional) and your trusty hose pipe.

Ice Excavation

It’s time for the kids to put their adventurer’s hat on. This is a fun, sensory experience for the kids that combines the thrill of discovery with the coolness of ice. Freeze small toys or treasures in ice blocks and let them excavate them using water to melt the ice. You can make things even more exciting with child-friendly spoons or small brushes. Thankfully, clean-up is easy. You won’t have to deal with a muddy mess when the kids are done, as artificial grass can handle water and ice without damaging or leaving water and mud puddles.

Enjoy Summer with Easigrass™

Switching to artificial grass can be a great way to ensure your kids have lots of fun in summer. Because turf is designed with non-slip technology, you’ll never have to worry about your kids slipping or falling when enjoying some water fun. It’s also fully porous, with holes every 10 centimetres for excellent drainage, making puddles and muddy messes a thing of the past.

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