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35 Best Outdoor Toys for Toddlers in 2025

Get your toddlers ready for fun in the sun with our ultimate guide to the best outdoor toys of 2025! We've hand-picked 35 exciting and engaging toys to inspire hours of playtime, encourage exploration, and promote healthy development for your little ones. From safe and stimulating options for babies to active play equipment for toddlers, this guide features everything you need to create a backyard paradise filled with laughter, learning, and unforgettable outdoor adventures. Discover the top swings, slides, ride-ons, water tables, and more to keep your toddler entertained and enjoying the fresh air all year long.

By Molly Breckenhood

Updated July 5, 2025

Overview

Get your toddlers ready for fun in the sun with our ultimate guide to the best outdoor toys of 2025! We've hand-picked 35 exciting and engaging toys to inspire hours of playtime, encourage exploration, and promote healthy development for your little ones. From safe and stimulating options for babies to active play equipment for toddlers, this guide features everything you need to create a backyard paradise filled with laughter, learning, and unforgettable outdoor adventures. Discover the top swings, slides, ride-ons, water tables, and more to keep your toddler entertained and enjoying the fresh air all year long.

Our picks

The Best Safe and Stimulating Toy for Babies: Big Dig Excavator, $47.99

The Best Ride-On Toy for Active Toddlers: Toyota Tacoma Ride On (12V), $199.96

The Most Fun Water Table for Splashing: Little Tikes Bluey Water Table, $59.99

The Best Playhouse for Imaginative Play: Outdoor Odyssey Swing Set, $2,699.99

The Most Durable Outdoor Toy Materials: Rainbow Set, $269.00

The Best Toy to Promote Gross Motor Skills: Micro Kickboard Maxi LED Kick Scooter, $169.99

The Best Sensory Play Toy for Outdoors: Step2 Rain Showers Splash Pond Water Table, $79.99

In this guide

Toddler-Friendly Ride-On ToysFun and Engaging Water Play ToysClassic Outdoor Play EquipmentCreative and Imaginative Play Toys

Toddler-Friendly Ride-On Toys

Find the perfect ride-on toys to encourage active play and gross motor skill development.

Toyota Tacoma Ride On (12V)

$199.96

Fuel your toddler's imagination with this Licensed Toyota Tacoma ride-on! This realistic truck boasts openable doors, a steering wheel, and even working lights. It offers both parent-controlled and manual driving modes, plus fun features like Bluetooth and a spring suspension for all-terrain adventures, making playtime unforgettable.

Fun and Engaging Water Play Toys

Beat the heat with water tables, sprinklers, and other splash-tastic outdoor fun options.

Classic Outdoor Play Equipment

Swings, slides, and climbing structures to create a backyard paradise for toddlers.

Creative and Imaginative Play Toys

Encourage imaginative play with sandboxes, playhouses, and outdoor art supplies.

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