The 25 Best Pool Toys To Encourage Play And Ease In The Water

When it’s too hot outside to play cornhole on the lawn, take it to the pool. This inflatable game is a must-have for those with a competitive edge. Designed with a speed safety valve, this pool toy quickly inflates and deflates in minutes. The set comes with two cornhole boards and eight weighted bean bags to toss. If you’re up for a challenge, you can adjust the board from a fixed position to a floating one for ultimate gaming goals.

With a lightweight and portable design, these water gun pool toys make it simple to have some fun without all the legwork. They have a tight and sturdy construction, so you don’t have to worry about water dripping out or getting everywhere. The narrow spout lends itself to shooting long distances, so users can hit the targets they want whether it’s a player across the pool or a nearby parent. With six blasters, there’s plenty to go around.

Remember those carnivals you used to go to as a kid? Relive those memories this summer with inflatable ring toss with a twist. This themed game comes with two inflatable flamingos and a combination of eight pink and green foam rings. The flamingos have a built-in strap which goes around your head like a hat to add some extra height to this adorable game.

Made with large square windows, kids can practice hand-eye coordination as they place the Xs and Os into the desired spots. The game comes with the 4-foot inflatable square and ten inflatable Xs and Os in blue and orange. It’s even flippable, allowing kids to pick whether they want to display the orange or blue side. And when pool time is over, you can also use it on land.

For those kids who simply can’t lounge, the Skillmatics Seek & Splash diving game should keep them engaged. Toss the gems into the pool or the splash pad so they’re spread out on the bottom. Then, flip a card and everyone splashes in to find the featured gem.

Don’t sleep on the power of a beach ball—especially one that’s filled with confetti glitter. The Minnidip beach ball is packed with metallic confetti pieces that glisten and glimmer as kids toss it around. This ball works great for impromptu pool volleyball games, along with just being tossed around.

This is more than a pool float. It includes a Nerf-mounted water blaster, so this kid friendly ride is all about the action. It promises to reach its targets at 25 feet away. Of course, you may want to avoid the pool when this beast is loose. It’s ideal for ages 6 and up or kids who can already independently swim.

You can revolve a whole afternoon around this fun float. Designed with realistic photo technology, this inflatable bull looks similar to the real thing. The outer ring provides up to five family members or friends the chance to create rocky waters for the rider, making it all the more fun. Made from heavy-duty PVC vinyl, this bull can support up to 220 pounds.

Big Joe’s Pool Petz are stuffed with lightweight beans for a squishy feel kids love. This lovey-style turtle is huggable and covered in mesh fabric that dries quickly. Your little one can cruise the pool on the turtle’s back, or simply snuggle with it in the shallow end. It’s surprisingly lightweight, allowing even young kids to help carry it to the pool.