How to Make a Back Yard Water Slide

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For kids, a favorite way for cooling off on a hot summer day is gliding down a water slide. And if you have a back yard with an incline, you don't have to go to a water park and pay an admission price. Making your own water slide is a fairly easy project; your kids will have so fun right at home and they'll be engaging in healthy exercise too.

Things You'll Need

• Roll of 4-ply plastic (about 20 feet by 4.5 feet)
• Plastic stakes
• Hose with sprinkler

Instructions

1. Clear the entire area of sticks and stones to protect the plastic from being torn and to ensure a smooth ride.

2. Unroll the plastic onto the desired inclined area of the yard.

3. Hold down the plastic by placing the stakes about every 4 feet on each edge.

4. Pound the stakes so they are completely flush with the ground.

5. Place the sprinkler hose along the length of the plastic and adjust the spray.

Tips & Warnings

• Keep in mind while choosing your water hose that even at an incline, the water should be sprinkling on at least 3/4 of the length.

• Stakes must be flush with the ground for safety.