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For parents who want to get their kids to play outside, we have 6 exciting DIY backyard ideas that are perfect for warm or cold weather.

The following DIY backyard ideas for kids on this list range from easy to a bit more time-consuming. These ideas vary greatly, but look though them and pin/save the ones you want to do, and your kids will be so excited.

These are great if you are trying to through a low-budget birthday party or event as well!

1. How to Make a Fun Tire Swing

DIY Project Details: How to Make a Fun Tire Swing

Hours seem to fly by as you swing and twirl on the tire swing. Feel free to add your own flare to the swing. You can leave it as an old classic, or add some color with some paint. 

2. Wooden Signs Pointing to Favorite Childhood Locations

DIY Project Details: thesummeryumbrella.com

What are some of your children's favorite places they’ve visited in books?
Take notes.
Then surprise them with these fairy tale road signs which will inspire imaginative play and serve as a cherished reminder of their favorite books.

3. Wooden Treehouse Fort

DIY Project Details: houzz.com

From a fortress to a princess castle this tree fort will provide hours of creative play for your children. They will spend time fighting imaginary dragons or protecting against alien invasion.

4. Wooden Teepee: Shelter from the Sun

DIY Project Details: 1001pallets.com

Shade is in huge demand during those hot summery days, especially if you don't have many trees in your yard. Pallet projects are very easy to do because they take a lot less assembly. And pretty much everything you need is included in the pallet itself.

5. Colorful Tetherball That's Stabilized

DIY Project Details: simplykierste.com

Tetherball is a blast to play. Very fun game that will provide hours of entertainment for your children. Putting the kids names and birthdays in the bottom of the concrete is a nice treat that you will be able to look back at for years to come.

6. Platform Swing Hanging from a Tree

DIY Project Details: thenaughtymommy.com

This swing is so comfortable! And what's better than a swing? A swing that can hold multiple people. This is the perfect weekend project that will provide hours of relaxation once it is complete.

Which of these are your favorites?

Comment below and let us know which you have tried or are going to try.