Best Outdoor & Water Toys for Toddlers

Outdoor play builds gross-motor strength, balance, and confidence — and toddlers will happily spend hours at it. The toys below are chosen for durable, weather-friendly materials and stable, age-appropriate designs. Every pick is independently safety-scored and recall-checked. A reminder that bears repeating: water play, even a shallow water table, always needs eyes-on adult supervision.

How we chose these

Every toy here is scored out of 100 on four safety factors — material safety, choking risk, recall history, and certifications — plus a separate developmental score, then ranked safety-first. We accept no sponsorships; picks are chosen purely on merit.

Our top picks

Leading this guide: Green Toys Bubbling Submarine, Green Toys Dump Truck, Green Toys My First Submarine. Tap any product below for its full safety breakdown, materials, and age guidance.