Backyard Activities For When It's Hot Outside And You Don't Have A Pool

The start of summer means backyard barbecues, family vacations, and trips to the beach. Unfortunately, not every day of the summer is spent diving into a lake or ocean, and vacations only last so long. So, it’s important to have some activities in your backyard to help you beat the heat in the summer. This is easy if you have a pool, but believe it or not, there are lots of ways to cool off in your backyard when it’s hot outside and you don’t have a pool.

If you don’t have a pool, there are still many backyard activities to enjoy when it’s hot outside. Consider making refreshing popsicles or beverages, organizing a water fight, or water limbo. You can build or buy a Slip ‘N Slide, set up some sprinklers, or purchase fans and misters for your shaded outdoor areas. You can even buy an affordable inflatable pool to beat the heat.

As the temperatures rise, you might find outdoor activities more sweaty and a bit less enjoyable. You might even find that the heat starts limiting the number of backyard activities you and your loved ones can enjoy in the summer months. But just because you don’t have a pool, it doesn’t mean you can’t have tons of backyard fun this summer. Keep reading to learn more about the top backyard activities you can do when it’s hot outside and you don’t have a pool.

One fun and interactive way to beat the summer heat in your backyard without a pool is to make some delicious frozen treats. Frozen sweet treat options are truly endless, but arguably the best frozen backyard snacks are homemade popsicles.

Unlike store-bought popsicles that often lack fresh ingredients and real fruit, you can make amazing, nutritious popsicles that are full of flavor. These are healthy sweet snacks that people of all ages will enjoy. Also, it essentially means you are sucking on ice, which is a fantastic way to keep cool when it’s hot in your backyard.

If you or someone in your household loves a good DIY project, then you should try building your own slip and slide. Slip and slides are pretty easy to build, especially if you have a little bit of a downward slope in your backyard.

All you need for a slip and slide is a roll of durable plastic sheeting, some landscape anchor pins to keep it in place, and a garden hose. Simply it roll out and place the plastic sheet on a slight slope and anchor it down with pins. Then place the hose at the top of the slide. For extra sliding, consider using some eco-friendly baby soap to add some extra slip.

Having a pool installed is out of the question financially for many homeowners. There might not even be enough space for an installed pool in your yard. But just because a professionally installed pool is out of the question, it doesn’t mean you can’t have a temporary pool.

Inflatable pools have come a long way in the last 10 years or so. It used to be, inflatable pools were basically only for children but now, you can purchase a giant inflatable pool that is three or four feet deep. These pools are available at affordable prices as well, making them accessible to more people.

This is a great way to beat the heat on a budget. Just remember to treat and replace the water to avoid any bacteria. Also, keep in mind the grass underneath may need some time to grow back to normal. So, give it a month or so towards the end of the season without the pool.

If you are a mixologist or a juicer at heart, consider whipping up some delicious and creative cold libations to enjoy in the shade. Nothing says summer like sipping an ice-cold beverage under the shade of a porch, pergola, or tree.

Crafting cold beverages is great for a few reasons. For one, it gives you the chance to flex some creative culinary skills without turning on a stove or grill. It also allows you and your guests a chance to relax, cool off, and most importantly — stay hydrated. Cocktails are also a fun idea, but keep in mind that alcohol can dehydrate you, so it’s best to keep the focus on hydration.

If you don’t want to mix up specialty drinks, or simply don’t have that kind of time, then just focus on some water-rich foods that are best served cold. Melons, including watermelon, honeydew, and cantaloupe are all fantastic fruits that you can serve kids and adults in the backyard on a hot day.

These fruits can be served cold, or even frozen. You can also freeze berries or even grapes on skewers as a nice frozen treat to help cool everyone off, even without the help of a pool.

One tried and true backyard activity for those looking to cool off without a pool involves the help of your lawn sprinklers. Sprinklers are a fun, cheap, and an easy way to beat the heat in the backyard.

In fact, these days you don’t have to use your typical lawn sprinklers to have fun either. There are lots of different sprinklers designed to be more like splash pads than watering devices. If possible, set up more than one sprinkler to create a fun area where people can have fun and cool off. Best of all, you can water your garden at the same time.

If you are about to experience a brutal heatwave and you don’t have a pool but do have a truck, then you might be in luck. Did you know you can turn the bed of your truck into a makeshift pool?

It is a fairly simple process. You simply add a thick level of plastic tarp (nothing that will easily puncture) inside the bed of the truck. Then slowly fill it with a hose. Obviously, you can’t go driving around with this pool, but you can park the truck under some shade in the perfect spot, which is a major bonus.

Arguably the ultimate backyard summer activity to beat the heat without a pool is a water fight. Many amazing childhood memories are born during water fights. But you don’t have to be a kid to enjoy throwing water balloons or buying a top-notch water gun.

There are all sorts of water fights you can organize. There are water balloon fights with teams. You can play freeze tag with water guns. Or even capture the flag with water guns and water balloons. Either way, these activities are great ways to be a kid or a kid at heart while beating the heat without a pool.

Water misters are not just for outdoor restaurants in hot climates. They are now affordable, easy to purchase, and even easy to install. These misters come in a variety of price points and sizes.

Consider purchasing a mister if you have an outdoor area with shade that you love to enjoy in the summer months. Outdoor and screened-in porches as well as patios attached to the home are great places for these misters. They allow you that cool pleasure while still enjoying your backyard in the heat.

If you are looking for a fast, easy, and impromptu activity in your backyard in the heat and don’t have a pool, just grab your garden hose. Sure you can always just spray yourself and others down with a hose, but you can also turn it into a game.

Water limbo is a fun way to cool off and show off your stretching and core muscle skills. Simply put your garden hose in jet mode and use the jet stream as a limbo stick. This gives those playing an added incentive not to hit the limbo stick unless they want to get drenched.

Fans are a tried and true way to stay cool. Consider installing some quality weather-proof outdoor fans in backyard areas where you like to relax. Ceiling fans in outdoor patios, as well as strong fans in other outdoor areas, are quite effective.

Fans can be combined with misters to add an extra level of comfort in the summer heat. Fans also have the added benefit of keeping many insects away, which is helpful in areas where there are lots of mosquitoes.

Just because you don’t have a pool in your backyard doesn’t mean there aren’t plenty of backyard activities. In fact, there are plenty of things you can do to beat the heat without a pool. Consider purchasing some misters, outdoor fans, or even an inflatable pool.

You can make some refreshing cold beverages, homemade popsicles, or some ice-cold tropical fruits. It’s even possible to turn your truck bed into a pool. When in doubt, bring out the sprinklers, water balloons, and water guns for an afternoon of refreshing summer fun.