Kids Outdoor & Sports

Four wakesurf boards sized for kids and teens, ranked by rider weight, board weight, and how easily a child can get up and stay up.

We tested kids water tables for toddlers and preschoolers, comparing basin size, stability, accessories, and cleanup to find the best for your backyard.

Find the best kids baseball glove that actually fits and closes easily — soft mesh, leather, and fastpitch options for ages 3-12, no painful break-in.

We tested kids’ soccer balls in sizes 3, 4 and 5 to find the ones that hold air, survive a season of practice and suit the child using them.

We picked eight sleds for kids, from a 3-pound two-rider toboggan to a shielded baby sled, with notes on snow, fit, and hauling them back uphill.

We matched junior rackets to a child’s height and swing to find the best first tennis racket for toddlers, beginners, and siblings.

We assembled and tested eight backyard swing sets. Here’s which stay steady, which suit toddlers, and which grow with your kids.

We ran hose-connected sprinklers through a summer of backyard play. Here is the one worth buying, plus picks for toddlers and big lawns.

Our picks for toddlers through teens: which kids snowshoes stay on small boots, float in deep snow, and survive a season of recess and trail walks.

We tested backyard slip and slides to find which ones get both lanes wet, hold their pegs, and survive a summer of kids.