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How to Give Your Backyard a Fun-Filled Makeover

Residential
December 08, 2021
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How to Give Your Backyard a Fun-Filled Makeover

How to Give Your Backyard a Fun-Filled Makeover

When you’re trying to come up with some fun ways to spend more time with your family, you might not need to look any further than your own backyard. Playing together outdoors is a great way to bond while ensuring that everyone gets regular doses of fresh air and sunshine. You may even be motivated to hang together more often if the excitement is right out your backdoor. Here are some additions that can transform your backyard into a fabulous fun zone.

Swimming Pools

If you have an active family, then installing a swimming pool should be a no-brainer. Instead of hiding out in the house playing video games during the hot weather months, your whole brood can have loads of fun by splashing around in your own custom-designed pool. A pool adds value to your home while making the time you spend there more enjoyable.

When it comes to pool features a slide is a must to maximize the water-filled fun, and you can also install a net or hoop so your family can play volleyball or basketball while taking a dip. It can also be fun to design a pool with secret grottos, jump-off perches, and waterfalls to fuel imaginative play.

Although you can certainly go all-out when it comes to designing your watery oasis, the cost of inground pool installation can be surprisingly affordable considering how much use you’ll get out of one. Work with an experienced contractor who can show you a variety of options that will suit your budget, and you’ll be sure to get a pool design you and your family can enjoy for years to come.

Game Surfaces

Family game night can take on a whole new level of excitement when you move the activity outdoors. Depending on the amount of space you’re working with, you can add everything from a regulation basketball court to an in-ground chess board to your yard. Some contractors even offer multi-sport options, so you could play soccer one day and volleyball the next.

Beyond sports courts, there are other game surfaces you can have built right into your backyard for family fun. A patch of lawn can be transformed into a permanent Twister board, while a suitably-long stretch of space can house a bowling lane. Putting greens, horseshoe pits, and disc golf nets are other fun options to consider. No matter what type of game or sport your family is into, there’s probably a way to incorporate it into your backyard play area.

Adventure Courses

When you’ve got a family that craves adventure, why not add some elements that can bring outdoor thrills right into your own backyard? One idea is to install a ninja obstacle course, featuring monkey bars or holds, gymnastic rings, and climbing nets to simulate the ultimate warrior experience. You can even include a slackline or tightrope to challenge everyone’s coordination and balance.

If you’ve got substantial room in your backyard and a lot of well-established trees, you might consider creating a tree-to-tree obstacle course with rope bridges and ladders that must be traversed to complete the challenge. You can even install your own zipline and rope swings to fly from platform to platform. Even if you don’t have a backyard large enough to accommodate a sprawling challenge course, you can take advantage of any vertical space you’ve got by installing a rock wall or cargo net against the exterior of your house. You’re limited only by your imagination and your sense of adventure when it comes to designing a thrilling backyard set-up for your family.

For the family that enjoys outdoor activities, designing a fun-filled backyard can be a great way to make spending time together as easy as heading out your backdoor. Whether you put in an in-ground pool, install game surfaces, or build a challenging adventure course, everyone is sure to have a terrific time together when you add any of these features to your backyard.

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