Best Water Tables
Looking for a way to keep your kiddo cool during the warm summer months? Water tables are an easy way to entertain any toddler while also providing some relief from the heat. As long as your little one can stand up on their own, they can splish and splash to their heart’s content on a hot day.
Perfect for solo or group play, a water table is a family favorite, summer after summer. And they come in all shapes and sizes, so it’s easy to find one that fits your outdoor space, whether that’s an apartment terrace or backyard. The best part? All you need to do is fill it up, toss in some toys (many come with lots of accessories) and pull up an adirondack chair. Hello, perfect playdate.
These are our favorites:
Sturdiest Water Table
AAhoy, matey! This play table brings big adventure to the backyard. It’s just the right height and shape for several toddlers to gather around, and the collection of fun interactive accessories encourage cooperative play. And bonus for adults: this is one of the sturdiest water tables out there, so no worries about it toppling over and spoiling all the fun.
Additional Specs
| Child Guidelines | 2–6 years |
| Dimensions | 29” x 29.5” x 31.5” |
| Weight | 11.88 lbs |
| Includes | Center spiral, Ferris wheel, funnel with water wheel, 1 cup and 5 characters that squirt water |
Best Double Duty Water Table
Water tables are so much fun for any water-enthusiast toddler, but what if you could double the fun? This table does just that; it’s an all-in-one activity table with two sections, one for sand and one for water. Kiddo can bounce back and forth between building sandcastles and whooshing down the water slide. This table is also great for two toddlers who prefer parallel play (separately, but next to each other). Another bonus: there’s a hole in the middle of the table for an umbrella (sold separately) to keep your little one shaded on sunny days. And don’t forget to buy the sand!
Additional Specs
| Child Guidelines | 2–5 years |
| Dimensions | 31” x 28.25” x 29.5” |
| Includes | Lid, 5-piece accessory set |
Best Water Table for Siblings
Here’s a great option if you have two children who are a couple of years apart in age. Thanks to the different heights of the two tables, this playset works perfectly for a taller child and a shorter child. Put water in both, or use one for sand. And good news for parents: The two tables nest together, so it easily goes from expanded to space-saving in one motion. This set is made of sturdy timber, so it’ll last for years.
Additional Specs
| Child Guidelines | 18+ months |
| Dimensions | 24.8” x 26.38” x 23.62” |
| Includes | Two nesting tables, sand and water liners, protective cover |
Best Waterfall Water Table
If your little one doesn’t like to get super wet, a waterfall playset like this one can help keep the water off of them. There’s no tub to splash in, so all the water stays on the waterfall. This waterfall also has a much smaller footprint than regular water tables—so it’s great for smaller patios or yards with a lot of other toys and furniture—but it’s still tons of fun with the customizable waterfall patterns.
Additional Specs
| Child Guidelines | 18 months – 6 years |
| Dimensions | 33.27” x 16.26” x 28” |
| Weight | 13.2 lbs |
| Includes | 13-piece waterfall accessory set |
Best Immersive Water Table
Sometimes splashing isn’t enough. In contrast to a waterfall water table, this activity pool is best for kiddos who love to get wet. By combining a traditional kiddie pool with buckets and waterfall features, this water playset lets your little one have a more immersive experience by getting their whole body involved.
Additional Specs
| Child Guidelines | 2–6 years; max weight 50 lbs |
| Dimensions | 37.5” x 37.5” x 50” |
| Weight | 13 lbs |
| Includes | 40” umbrella, 3 funnel cups, 1 spinning water wheel |
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