How to Make Your Own Water Slide

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

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Swimsuits For Children
• Water Shoes
• Bow Rakes
• Garden Hoses And Attachments
• Beach Towels
• Tarps

1. Purchase a large roll of plastic, at least 4 feet wide and 12 feet long. Plastic tarps work as well.
2. Choose a sunny area for your water slide, on an incline or hill and within reach of a hose.
3. Unroll the plastic. Make sure no rocks or hard or sharp objects are sitting underneath it.
4. Rake away any grass or leaves around the water slide area, as these will stick to the participants once they are wet.
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.
6. Dress all participants in bathing suits and water shoes and let them slide down one by one.
7. Have people slide sitting, lying on their backs, and head first.
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.