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Why an article on outdoor games and backyard fun for kids and adults? Let's face it, you never outgrow the need for outdoor fun no matter your age.
Being outdoors has and always will captivate us. It is the relaxing feeling of breathing fresh air that nature provides with a calming environment that lowers stress hormones. Especially now, it is a place to put all cell phones, computers and TVs aside to connect as a family and laugh with friends to create fun memories that will last a life time.
People may think a pool is enough. Why do you need anything else? A wise realtor once told me, buy a house with a pool and you will never wonder where your kids are. That statement proved to be true but what happens when kids grow tired of just the pool and being in the water? Or, adults that do not want to get into the pool? That is what we will discuss here.
As a parent, it can be challenging to find a game that all ages of the family can enjoy ranging from young children to the grandparents. Or, simply having a place you can gather with friends at moments notice.
I know the suggestions outlined here have worked for my family and friends as well. And yes, we have thrown some great parties as well.
So, from my 25+ years of experience as an Outdoor Room and Outdoor Kitchen Designer, here are my nine best tips for keeping the fun going all year long for all ages.
Pool is already a great indoor game — but move it outside, and now you've got something better. Play under the sun, under the stars, during a BBQ or after a swim. It’s a whole new vibe.
Numerous outdoor pool tables are multifunctional and can transition from pool table to table tennis and dining. So, for small spaces, it is the perfect answer to outdoor fun with multifunctional use.
Outdoor pool tables come in a variety of designs with numerous custom options to be designed exactly for your outdoor space. The best ones carry a lifelong warranty and will last long past the cheap ones from the big box store. The purchase of a top-quality outdoor pool table is well worth the money you will spend since the enjoyment you will receive from an outdoor pool table with family and friends will span numerous years. We do recommend an outdoor covering for your pool table with properly placed vents to limit the condensation.
Featured below, is an outdoor pool table that doubles as a dining table as well with seating as pictured. The cushion fabric can be customized to coordinate with your existing outdoor cushions. This outdoor pool table with custom options is available through Riviera Outdoor Décor
Outdoor Games and Backyard Fun for Kids and Adults can include an Outdoor Pool Table that is multifunctional for dining as well.Multifunction is what you need in your outdoor spaces. Your outdoor pool table can also serve as a ping pong table with the added insert and net, or an outdoor dining table as well. It truly is a three in one product. The benches used for dining can be stored underneath when not used or also used for additional seating. There is a lot of value with the multifunctional outdoor pool table, ping pong and dining table. Available at Riviera Outdoor Décor with custom options: Complimentary outdoor cover is provided.
Multifunctional Outdoor Pool Table, Ping Pong Table and Dining Table Combination at Riviera Outdoor An Outdoor Shuffleboard is low effort with high entertainment value. You don’t need to break a sweat or learn complex rules. Shuffleboard is easy to learn, but deceptively strategic. It's something for everyone — from your kids to your parents — can jump into and enjoy within minutes. It is a social magnet for the BBQs and lazy Sunday afternoons with family and friends.
If you do not have the room for a pool table, outdoor shuffleboard provides a lot of outdoor fun as well. Made to withstand coastal outdoor elements with a complimentary outdoor cover included from Riviera Outdoor Décor
Outdoor Shuffleboard, made to withstand strong coastal elements is an excellent optionOutdoor Ping Pong = Fitness + Fun
You're moving. You're sweating (just a bit). You're laughing. You're trash-talking. It’s legit cardio disguised as a game. Great for:
Morning wake-up matches
Post-BBQ calorie burning
Beating your competitive cousin once and for all
Some clients have wanted an outdoor ping pong table just by itself with colors to coordinate with their HDPE outdoor furniture. The outdoor ping pong table from Ledge Lounger is the perfect answer at Riviera Outdoor Décor
Outdoor ping pong table to coordinate with HDPE outdoor furnitureKaraoke Night Party, we have had a few at our Showroom with Riviera Outdoor Décor. Some of our favorite memories have been Christmas parties with Karaoke Christmas Carols, outside by the pool with friends and family. Our recommendation, If you are going outside withy Karaoke, invest in a top grade microphone.
Karaoke Night Parties are beautiful outside and under the stars and and provide a ton of entertainment for family and friends to showcase their talents.
Karaoke Christmas Carols at the Showroom of Riviera Outdoor Décor.Cornhole, Sack Toss, Bags, or Tailgate Toss. No matter what you call the game, it always makes for a great entertainment option for outdoor family time or party time! Made with our Ledge-ndary finishes and all-weather high quality construction, Cornhole can endure even the toughest competition. Available at Riviera Outdoor Décor
Corn Hole, the gold standard for Ring toss is the easiest game to start playing immediately. No instructions, no setup headaches. Just toss the rings and try to land them. That’s it. But somehow… it’s weirdly addicting. It is outdoor fun for everyone. It bring back memories of summer camp and BBQs
An Outdoor Kitchen forces everyone to turn off the TV, Computer and Cell Phone and focus on the goodness of life with family and friends. A requirement at our house is the cell phone basket dump before stepping outside to our backyard space and outdoor kitchen. Our backyard space and outdoor kitchen is where we come together as a family.
It is where time stops as you step into the backyard into the fresh air. It is the resort and the reset button we all need.
Outdoor kitchens are a major home upgrade — like adding a second dining room, bar, and cooking zone all at once. Plus:
Makes cooking fun again
Boosts your home’s value and vibe
Turns your yard into a destination resort
Keeps mess and heat out of your house
Is built to last and impress
Food brings everyone together. The outdoor kitchen is where everyone gathers for outdoor fun. Add a pool table or Shuffleboard somewhere near the grill and you are set for fun!One piece of furniture that I have truly enjoyed and have had more use for it then I ever thought I would is the outdoor fire table. The summer coffee table becomes the fall fire table. It truly is multifunctional all year long. Some of my best memories with my children is when we gathered around the fire table at night with hot chocolate or S'mores and just talked. You know what? We still do this!
Some more reason you will want to consider a fire table.
Perfect for Hosting or Unwinding Solo
Hosting friends? Everyone naturally gathers around the fire.
Date night? You’ve got cozy ambiance, no reservations needed.
Solo evening? Fire table + book or bourbon = peace.
In summary, It’s always the right move.
A fire table is a relatively low-cost, high-impact upgrade that:
Elevates your space immediately
Makes it feel cozy, curated, and high-end
Can boost curb appeal if you ever sell
For Fall or Winter Weather, an outdoor fire table keeps the fun going all year long for good times with family and friends. Outdoor Games and Backyard fun for kids and adults
Very elegant and sophisticated is the Outdoor Dining Fire Table
Adults of all ages can enjoy pool, ping-pong, shuffleboard, cornhole, and other games.
Pool tables can be designed and built for outdoor use, and the best ones come a lifetime warranty. Be sure to check the warranty before you invest.
An outdoor pool table can be converted to a ping-pong table, or a dining table, making the most use of a limited area.
For an outdoor Karaoke party, be sure to have quality microphones, and an amp and speakers that can deliver the volume and sound quality needed for your outdoor setting.
Food and fire have a natural appeal, and a way of spurring conversation.
An outdoor kitchen will always be a place people want to gather. And if you have a fire feature to gather around, the conversation just comes naturally.
