2 min readWhen the temperatures start to rise, it’s time to figure out the best ways to stay cool. Some of us are lucky enough to be mere feet away from a pool or a car ride away from the beach or lake. Others, however, may not have any body of water near them, so if you fall into this boat, we have a suggestion on how to bring the water activity right into your backyard: get yourself, or your whole family, an inflatable “water park.” Last summer, Costco had a ton from Bestway, and this season, we've noticed Sportspower is dominating the conversation. We personally have our eyes on the Racetrack Inflatable Water Slide.
What is this, you may ask? Well, it's basically a giant inflatable playground that you can set up anywhere outdoors, near a water source. Measuring 10.5 ft. x 25 ft. x 7.4 ft., the sporty water park is easy to assemble (no tools required!) and inflates in minutes. Once the bouncy playground is up and running, kids can climb up a rock wall and slide down the water slide or just sit in the shallow water and splash around.
Reviews for this product are positive, with happy customers dubbing it one of the hottest finds for summer. One customer wrote, “This was 100% the best purchase! We bought it for my son's birthday and it withstood kids from 2-13! It is small, definitely not for adults AT ALL. We have used it three times so far and considering it cost me the same amount it would have to rent one, I'd say it's already been money well spent. No rips or punctures so far. Super easy to set up and take down.”
At $430, we know the price might sound steep, but compare this to what you would spend at your local waterpark (don't forget the money you'll shell out for snacks and beverages and possibly car fees/tolls), and you'll quickly realize the Costco inflatable is actually the cheaper alternative. That said, if you need a few more budget-friendly alternatives, we found several on Amazon. Bonus: They'll ship to you via Prime in just two days flat.
TOAOB Inflatable Water Slide
BOUNTECH Inflatable Water Slide
SUNNY & FUN Deluxe Inflatable Water Slide Park
Bestway Inflatable Mega Water Park
