15 Super Fun Pool Toys for Kids That’ll Turn Your Backyard Into a Mini Waterpark

Grab a pair of shark nets for a simple game of toss-and-catch. Each net is created with fade-resistant materials, so your sharks will look good as new at the end of the season.

And because it's Melissa and Doug, you know that it's going to be a high-quality product ready to handle the rigors of childhood play.

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Admit it, you're more than ready to get this game so that when the kids are occupied elsewhere, you and your friends can play pool cornhole/skeeball. I know I am.

Your kids will adore this game. Play it from the poolside or while you're submerged, even on one another's shoulders. This is the pool game for summer.

If you've never had the absolute joy of swimming through rings, you're missing out. It's like an underwater, safer, obstacle course. These rings float like buoys, and are plenty large enough so that kids shouldn't get stuck in them underwater. Personally, we love them to the maximum level.

This cool toy presents a perfect challenge for tots to master in the baby pool. The squeeze-and-release lobster is easy to use, and your little lobster will love catching all the fishies in its claws.

The best part of this toy is that it doesn't have a ton of enclosed areas that may collect water and produce mold. It's actually really easy to clean.

On a steaming hot day, your kids can head to the backyard to cool down with the ultimate water balloon fight.

You don't have to worry about filling up tons of tiny balloons in your kitchen sink. The Bunch O Balloons allow you to use your garden hose to fill up and tie 100 balloons in 60 seconds.

Will it be a fight to the pool? Absolutely.

Traditional water guns are bulky and heavy, and they leak all over the place. Toss out the old for the new with the dip-and-pull water squirters.

They are light enough for your littlest family member to join in on the fun, but still cool enough for the older kids to pick up and play with.

Shark-shaped diving toys make things interesting for kids who are tired of chasing rings and sticks. Plus, it's fun to watch the sharks make their way to the bottom of the pool, just like the real thing. (Only a lot less scary.)

Go shark hunting with your kids and help them learn vital skills like breath-holding and kicking underwater.

Diving rings are the quintessential pool toy, and this set isn't just fun, it's adorable. The weighted rings are shaped like happy little fish, and your own happy little fish will love diving down to fish them out of the pool.

This specific set of rings makes finding and grabbing them much easier because they're easy to spot and easier to grab.

Got a little LeBron on your hands? Dunking has never been easier than with this floating pool basketball hoop. It comes with everything you need — hoop, balls, and pump — and your kids will be acing their three-pointers in no time. We can't say the same thing for the adults, though.

Learn how to speak whale with this Finding Dory net game. Your kids can use Mr. Ray's giant manta ray wings to catch Nemo, Dory, and pals — even in a small swimming pool. This game is perfect for toddlers who need something easy yet stimulating. And don't worry, the net is washable with soap and water.

Few toys are as unassumingly impressive as this underwater glider toy. This toy is self-propelled and able to glide a cool 60 feet underwater. It’s not battery-operated — instead, it works by pressing off the bottom of the pool with a slipping forward propulsion. It's a great retrieval-training toy, and kids absolutely love it.

There's the classic beach ball, and then there's this GIANT classic beach ball. If you want your kiddos to really make a splash this pool season, toss in this 6-foot colorful beach ball and watch them go wild. This giant, inflatable ball will take the game of catch to the next level.

This may look like a juicy watermelon, but you won't want to take a bite out of it. Unlike a regular inflatable ball, the Watermelon Ball has a near-neutral buoyancy.

This means that instead of floating to the top, this ball can be kicked, tossed, and dribbled up to 10 feet below the surface. Talk about underwater sports!

It'll be a race to the bottom of the pool to scoop up these underwater characters. Each of the toys is weighted to sink to the bottom of the pool, so your kid can practice diving for them.

The set comes complete with a mesh net, which is perfect for scooping and storing the toys at the end of the day.

This set of six mermaid friends swim around the pool alongside your little ones, thanks to their wind-up tails. These aren't that different from the wind-up mermaid toys many of us had as kids, and honestly, they're just as fun as you remember.