- There's nothing like a nice dip in the pool to refresh you during those long summer months. To liven up the time you spend poolside, we've rounded up the best pool toys and games you can buy.
- Whether you want to play ball, go diving, pretend to be a mermaid, or get the whole family in on the fun, we have a pick for you.
The joys of the backyard swimming pool are many as the temperature inches upward over the long days of summer. Swimming laps, lazily drifting on a pool float, or stretching out on a poolside lounger while slathered in sunscreen are all great ways to enjoy the pool, but sometimes, you crave a little more excitement.
Whether you're trying to keep your kids busy over summer break, you're hosting a pool party and want to keep things lively, or you just feel the need for more than aimless swimming, a toy or game specifically designed for the pool is the answer.
There are a lot of pool toys and games out there, so we did the hard work for you, and gathered up our favorite games and toys for use in a backyard or community pool, or even at the local lake. Try one or try them all, and watch your pool turn into the most popular playground in town.
These are our favorite pool toys of all kinds:
- Best ball for the pool: Watermelon Ball
- Best diving toy: SwimWays Toypedo Bandits
- Best mermaid tail for the pool: Fin Fun Mermaid Tail
- Best toy for an all-ages pool party: Intex Inflat-A-Bull
- Best volleyball set for the pool: Intex Pool Volleyball Set
- Best pool toy for young children: SwimWays Gobble Gobble Guppies
- Best drink holder for the pool: Jasonwell Floating Drink Holder
- Best colorful light show for the pool: Mood Light Floating LED Balls
- Best game for an adult pool party: GoPong Beer Pong Float
- Best pool game for the whole family: Swimline Log Flume Joust Set
Updated on 07/03/2019 by Les Shu: Updated selections, prices, links, and formatting.
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