How to Make Your Own Water Slide

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Water slides aren't just for amusement parks. Make one in your own backyard for some slippery fun.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Step 1

Purchase a large roll of plastic, at least 4 feet wide and 12 feet long. Plastic tarps work as well.
Step 2

Choose a sunny area for your water slide, on an incline or hill and within reach of a hose.
Step 3

Unroll the plastic. Make sure no rocks or hard or sharp objects are sitting underneath it.
Step 4

Rake away any grass or leaves around the water slide area, as these will stick to the participants once they are wet.
Step 5

Spray the entire water slide with water and lay the hose at the top of the slide so that water continues to run down.
Step 6

Dress all participants in bathing suits and water shoes and let them slide down one by one.
Step 7

Have people slide sitting, lying on their backs, and head first.
Step 8

Allow the plastic to dry in the sun before rolling it up and putting it away.

Tips & Warnings

Have some towels handy for drying off.
If you have a playground slide in your backyard, you can wet it down like a water slide, but be careful because it can get very slippery.
Supervise children when they play in water.