Outdoor toy ideas for teens and preteens for the garden

[elliejjtiny]

Any suggestions for outdoor toys for my teens/preteens? So tired today as my 11 year old was up all night, which isn't unusual. I struggle to get out with them as 11 year old runs into the road and I have lost all confidence. We already have trampoline, climbing frame with swing/monkey bars and a hot tub. Was wondering about a big paddling pool you can swim in or swingball. We did have football goal posts and cricket but they didn't get used.

Are you near a Costco? They have loads of jumbo games like connect 4, keplunk, guess who, a tetris thing. Could be worth a look?

Is there a reason behind why your 11 runs into the roads? Would they be safe around a big paddling pool/swimming pool? Would it not be adding another stress?

But what about a sprinkler on the hose pipe, a full size adult slip and slide, water balloons, supersoakers

Outdoor table tennis
Air rifle if you have a long enough space. 12 metres would be enough. You would have to supervise them of course. No licence requirement in England & Wales. Good training for concentration and safety. A lockable cupboard would be necessary.

Sorry for the drip feed, I wrote a longer post and lost it. 11 year old has autism. I would have to supervise him in the pool but then i have to supervise him everywhere anyway.