Best Outdoor Playhouses for Kids and Toddlers

Top 14 Best Outdoor Playhouses for Kids & Toddlers 2023

1. ECR4Kids Indoor/Outdoor Buccaneer Boat for Kids

Overview
The ECR4Kids Outdoor Buccaneer Boat features a multi-color and fun design with bright red, green, blue and orange colors. The dimensions are 54.3 by 30.7 inches in width and length and 56.7 inches in height. It also has a lightweight design of only 2.2 pounds, which allows parents to safely and easily push their young child around the yard in the buccaneer boat.

The ECR4Kids Outdoor Buccaneer Boat also has lots of cool and unique pirate-like features, which include a pirate’s flag, steering wheel, a ladder to the upper deck, a boat row and a captain’s cabin below. The manufacturer recommends the ECR4Kids Outdoor Buccaneer Boat for children between the ages of 2 and 6. It is the perfect playhouse for children to play fun imaginary games outdoors and learn social skills and how to play with others.

The ECR4Kids Outdoor Buccaneer Boat is a good size which can fit as many as three kids within the recommended age at once. It has fun and bright colors that kids are certain to love and it is easy to move it around. The features are a ton of fun too. The only potential drawbacks are the need for adult assembly and a less sturdy base. Despite less stability, it is, however, incredibly durable and can easily be stored as it weighs less than 3 pounds.

2. Step2 All Around Playtime Patio with Canopy Playhouse

Overview
The Step2 All Around Playtime Patio with Canopy Playhouse offers a practical way for children to comfortably play outside without becoming too hot. The canopy provides optimal shade, keeping your child feeling great while getting exercise outdoors in a fun environment.

The dimensions of the Step2 All Around Playtime Patio are 47.5 x 47.5 inches in length and width and exactly five feet in height, which allows plenty of space for several children to play at once. It weighs an ideal weight of 70 pounds, offering reliable sturdiness and still remaining light enough to effortlessly move around.

It offers a range of unique features, including an open pavilion design, multiple play stations, market-style canopy and a sand and water play area. It is the perfect place for your little one to host a lemonade sale or a pretend cookout with friends and family. The recommended age is 2 to 8 years old. Kids adore the unique play areas, especially the sand and water play area that gives the outdoor playhouse more of a cookout by the beach vibe.

Many parents enjoy the weather-resistant nature of the playtime patio and the range of features it offers that allows children to use their imagination and invent fun scenarios and role-plays.

3. Truedays Kids Outdoor Indoor Fun Play Big Tent Playhouse

Overview
The Truedays Kids Outdoor Big Tent Playhouse is an affordable outdoor playhouse solution that kids and toddlers adore. The dimensions are 47.2 inches in length and 47.2 inches in width, and the tent stands 55.1 inches tall, which makes it one of the largest outdoor/indoor tent playhouses on the market. The tent weighs less than 5 pounds, so it is easy for parents to move it around. It is made of polyester material and includes fun and bright colors that kids love. It also includes a waterproof floor.

It also comes with several fun features, including a pool of play pit balls. The tent also includes a Velcro front-door closure, 2 tunnel ports and more. It is safe for children of all ages, and Truedays recommends it for toddlers and children 12 months and older. Toddlers enjoy playing in the pool of pit balls and having their own playhouse to fill with all their toys.

There is a lot to like about this playhouse for toddlers, including the easy installation process and affordable price that parents can enjoy. It is also very easy for parents to move the playhouse around due to its lightweight nature. The only drawback to consider is that it may not be as durable as a plastic or wooden option, and it does not include as many playhouse features as others on this list. However, for toddlers who only need something simple, fun and large, the Truedays Kids Outdoor Big Tent Playhouse is the way to go.

4. Kiddey’s Knight’s Castle Tent Playhouse

Overview
Another tent-style playhouse. This castle can be the perfect outdoor playhouse for your little lord or lady. With a diameter of 40 inches and 32 inches in height, it can comfortably accommodate children up to the age of 8. It’s well-made and although it doesn’t have the cedar finish or plastic durability, it nevertheless can withstand the elements with ease. The fact it is a tent-style playhouse makes it a much more affordable option too.

There’s a ventilation mesh built into the side which means that fresh air will keep blowing through the playhouse should your child be confining themselves inside it all summer’s day. It also comes with a sword and shield, a minor bonus perhaps but one that means that your child can have fun pretending to be a knight defending their own little kingdom without you having to invest in additional toys.

The final advantage of the tent-style playhouse is it’s very easy to set up and take down and store away when conditions outside become too perilous. This is a cheap, well-made option that is sure to delight any child who loves their medieval history.

5. Step2 Happy Home Cottage & Grill Kids Playhouse

Overview
The Step2 Happy Home Cottage & Grill Kids Playhouse is similar to the Step2 Neat and Tidy Playhouse, but there are some notable differences. This playhouse is slightly smaller and more ideal for toddlers and younger children. The dimensions are 35 inches in width by 51 inches in length. It is just under four feet in height at 46.5 inches. It has a modern look and is available in two different color options, which are a blue version that is more popular among boys and a pink option that typically is preferable among girls.

This is also a great option for parents who are looking for an outdoor playhouse that has numerous fun features as it contains an attached mailbox, doorbell, sink, grill, shutters and hardwood floor. It also has a kitchen seat, fireplace, wall clock and play phone, along with a wood and stone molding home design. It is open enough so that parents can keep a close watch on their toddler or young child while they play.

It is recommended for children between 18 months and five years of age. The Step2 Grand Walk-In Kitchen & Grill is large enough for as many as three kids to play in at the same time.

6. Little Tikes Endless Adventures Tikes Town Playhouse

Overview
Whether your child loves sports or prefers to sit at a table and draw and write with chalk, your child is certain to enjoy the Little Tikes Endless Adventures Tikes Town Playhouse. The dimensions for this playhouse are 55 inches wide by 48.9 inches in length. It stands 58 inches tall (just under 5 feet). It is very well designed and keeps kids entertained due to its numerous features. The style is also unique with multiple colors to make it more appealing.

The features include a schoolhouse wall with a table, chalkboard, door with mail slot and molded-in bell and alphabet. Another wall – a gas station wall – has a gas pump, phone, crawl-through tunnel and more. The sports wall comes with a ball, basketball hoop, soccer net and ball tossing targets. Lastly, the fourth wall includes a drive-up window, ATM machine and food shelves so the kids can run their own fast-food restaurant.

The Little Tikes Endless Adventures Tikes Town Playhouse is recommended for children between the ages of 18 months and six years old, although children as old as eight can enjoy it as well due to its larger height and inside space.

This playhouse has many modes of play which helps kids keeping returning to it no matter what pretend-play they want to do. It’s sure to enliven your child’s imagination with the diversity of options available on the four walls.

7. Winchester Wood Complete Play Set with Two Swings

Overview
The Winchester Wood Complete Play Set is much more than your average playhouse. The product dimensions are 223 inches by 137 inches and 123 inches (over 10 feet) in height. The total item weight is 579 pounds.

The features of this playset include three large decks, a climbing wall, picnic table with awning, two swing seats, a wind rider glider, a slide and a large play area at the top of the house. With this outdoor playhouse, your child will have plenty of room to play and have fun outdoors with friends and family.

It is suitable for children up to 10 years of age, and the manufacturer recommends it for children as young as 3 years old. The Winchester Wood Complete Play Set can become a backyard paradise for your child and a place where they are certain to create lasting memories that they will remember well into adulthood.

However, the large size can take up a fair amount of space and the Winchester Wood Complete Play Set does require adult installation.

8. Little Tikes Princess Cape Cottage Playhouse

Overview
The Little Tikes Princess Cape Cottage Playhouse is a 35 inch by 43-inch playhouse and stands 49 inches tall. It has modern-style windows, swing doors and a brick design to give it a true cottage feel. It is designed to resemble a real home, which helps the child use their creative imagination to create fun role-play scenarios and fun games.

The color is a princess-themed pink. It is smaller in size, which makes it perfect for toddlers and kids under the age of 4, but it may not be the most ideal playhouse for girls that are 8 and older. It only weighs 29.3 pounds, which makes it perfect for parents who want something that is easy to move around but that still weighs enough to resist moderate winds outdoors.

The Little Tikes Princess Cape Cottage Playhouse comes with lots of fun features, including mail slots, flag holders and more. The ease of installation is impressive and the beautiful design is adorable.

Children can play fun games with friends and family members or use it as a personal space when they want to play with their fun toys alone. Although it is perhaps most ideal for toddlers, it also works well for older children up to the age of 8 as well.

9. KidKraft Modern Outdoor Wooden Playhouse

Overview
The KidKraft Modern Outdoor Wooden Playhouse is a well-constructed and durable playhouse made of strong wooden material. It has a stylish and realistic design that looks great in an outdoor area. The dimensions are 70.9 by 48.9 inches and 62.2 inches tall, which makes it ideal for kids up to 8 years old. Although you can paint it if desired, it also looks great with the natural wood color as well. It also provides exceptional stability and weighs more than 130 pounds.

What makes the KidKraft Modern outdoor Wooden Playhouse truly unique are the additional features. It comes with an expresso picnic table and two benches attached to the side. It also has a unique front door that opens and closes, a mailbox with a flag, an outdoor grill with a removable lid and fabric curtains.

The KidKraft Modern outdoor Wooden Playhouse is designed for children around the age of 3, although younger kids and kids as old as 7 or 8 years of age can enjoy it as well due to its large space and height. Children will enjoy hosting a picnic at their outdoor playhouse, putting mail into their mailbox and escaping the hot sun outdoors with the shade of the inside area.

It requires some time and effort to install properly. However, the high-quality and sturdy wood material, a comfortable covered area and tons of interesting and fun features means kids will love it.

10. L.O.L Surprise! Indoor & Outdoor Cottage Playhouse

Overview
The dimensions of the L.O.L. Surprise! Cottage Playhouse are 35 by 42.8 inches in width and length, and it stands just over 4 feet tall at 49 inches. The weight of this playhouse is 35.5 pounds, which makes it heavy enough to remain sturdy in an outdoor area while still being light enough for parents to easily move it around as desired.

The pink design is perfect for little girls, and they can play house, play with their toys or even pretend to be a princess. There are numerous features included with the L.O.L. Surprise! Cottage Playhouse, including attractive and modern windows and a door, glittery brick details, mail slot, flag holder and more.

L.O.L. Surprise! Recommends this playhouse for children between 10 months and 10 years, it is perhaps most well-suited for children, especially girls, who are under the age of 5. It is small enough and the features are simple enough for toddlers to use the L.O.L. Surprise! Cottage Playhouse as their pink princess paradise.

The L.O.L. Surprise! Cottage Playhouse might turn into the next big thing for parents who are looking for the perfect pink playhouse for their young child.

11. Step2 Welcome Home Playhouse

Overview
The Step2 Welcome Home Playhouse is another great outdoor playhouse option from Step2 that works well with boys and girls up to 8 years of age. The dimensions for this indoor and outdoor playhouse are 66 by 73 inches in width and length, and it stands five and a half feet tall at 66 inches, which makes it taller than the Neat and Tidy playhouse by Step2 and most other options on the market for children in the recommended age range.

The features for the Step2 Welcome Home Playhouse include a pretend kitchen sink, table, storage cabinet and play phone. There is also a pretend outdoor table that folds in and out, a top skylight that allows sunlight to brighten up the playhouse and a doorbell. The indoor area is very spacious, and multiple small children can play inside of it at once.

As mentioned, the Step2 Welcome Home Playhouse is recommended for children as old as 8 years old, and children as young as 18 months can safely enjoy it as well. Perhaps the most ideal age range for this playhouse is between 3 and 6. It is much more spacious than most similar playhouses, so it is ideal for parents who want a playhouse for their child that has extra space to play.

This playhouse by Step2 is slightly more expensive than other options they have due to the extra space and range of features it has to offer. The material is durable, strong and weather-resistant, so it will last through what your child has to throw at it.

12. Step2 Crazy Maze Ball Pit Playhouse

Overview
The Step2 Crazy Maze Ball Pit Playhouse is another great option offered by industry leaders Step2. This playhouse is more designed for toddlers than older kids, and the dimensions are slightly smaller at 33 inches in width and 36 inches in length. The height is 3 feet and 6 inches (42 inches), and the weight of the playhouse is 36 pounds. It has an open concept design in which several children can fit and have fun at the same time.

What makes this playhouse unique is the maze ball pit, which includes a full accessory set that has 20 balls, a pouring pitcher and a boiling pot. Children can toss a ball on the roof of the playhouse and watch as it rolls down the maze back into the playhouse. It also has additional accessories as well, including a fun-flipper station, built-in storage and more.

It is a great way for toddlers and young children to build their motor skills, visual skills, social skills and memory while having a lot of fun in the process. Step2 recommends it for children up to 10 years of age and as young as 18 months, although we recommend it mostly for children 7 and under.

13. Step2 Neat & Tidy II Playhouse

Overview
The Step2 Neat & Tidy II Playhouse is a stylish and durable option with realistic house-like amenities. This playhouse is 35 inches in width, 51 inches in length and 46.5 inches tall, and it weighs 55.1 pounds. The weight is enough to provide optimal sturdiness, while at the same time giving parents the ability to easily move it around outdoors. The dimensions ensure your child or toddler has plenty of room to move around and have fun while playing.

One notable benefit of the Step2 Neat & Tidy II Playhouse is the numerous fun features that kids have the opportunity to play with, which include a Dutch-style door and shutters, a doorbell, play phone and kitchen amenities that include a sink, grill, table, counter space and a seat. It is made of a durable plastic material, which is weather-resistant and holds up well over time.

We recommend the Step2 Neat & Tidy II Playhouse for kids between the ages of 3 and 5, although children as young as 18 months and as old as 8 years old can enjoy it. Whether your child wants to host a fun cookout with the parents at their playhouse or want a comfortable area to house role play, the Step2 Neat & Tidy II Playhouse is a great outdoor playhouse to consider.

The installation process is easy and children will have hours of fun with the features. Optimal dimensions for children under the age of 5. However, some parents may want to purchase additional accessories and make efforts to soften the floor to make it more comfortable.

14. Backyard Discovery Sweetwater All Cedar Wood Playhouse

Overview
The Backyard Discovery Sweetwater All Cedar Wood Playhouse is built primarily for outdoor use, making it one of the best outdoor playhouses on the market. It is made of a durable and classy looking cedar, which provides weather-resistance and optimal durability. The dimensions are 46 inches in width by 46 inches in length. It is also 55 inches in height, so it can accommodate older children. The weight is 81 pounds, so while it might be more difficult to maneuver in the backyard, it does provide reliable stability if the weather is bad.

Included with the purchase are exciting and fun playhouse features, including a play kitchen, door & windows, a play phone and flowerpots. The kitchen includes a play sink with twisting knobs and a rotating faucet that kids are certain to enjoy.

The manufacturer recommends the Backyard Discovery Sweetwater All Cedar Wood Playhouse for kids as young as 2 and as old as ten. However, we recommend it primarily for children between 3 years old and 8 years old. It is perfect for children who love to get outside and play on a warm-weather day, especially if they enjoy showing off to friends and neighbors the cool new toy they got.

There is little reason to doubt your child will love their new playhouse when you choose this cedar wood option.