38

DIY PVC Backyard Water Park

DIY PVC WATER PARK
We don’t have a pool but here in AZ we need some water fun! I have seen some PVC water sprinklers before, but the husband and I wanted to take it to a whole new level. For around $30 we were able to create this water tunnel that will keep us cool through out the summer.
 Kyle, my husband used:
100′ of 1/2″ Schedule 40 PVC Pipe
1- 1/2″ solvent by 3/4″ male PVC adapter
1- Brass 3/4 female N.P.T. by female hose bib adapter
7- 1/2″ PVC Tee’s
10- 1/2″ PVC 90’s
2- 1/2″ PVC 4 Way Tee’s
Clear PVC Glue
PVC Pipe Cutters
Teflon Tape
Tape Measure
Drill with 5/16″ drill bit
The 100′ of pipe may be a little more or less than you need depending on how high, long, and wide you choose to make the sprinkler. Its always a good idea to buy a few more of each fitting for mistakes and any changes you may want to make.
My girls and all the neighborhood kids are having the best time with this new toy! This project took about an hour total to put together and then an hour for the glue to dry!
Everyone needs to build one of these!
Enjoy!

Shop this project with text


Before you go...

May 3, 2012
Share Tweet Pin it +1

38 Comments

  • Reply
    Color-Block
    May 3, 2012 at 6:32 pm

    so nice and funny..
    http://color-blockbyfelym.blogspot.com

  • Reply
    Tabitha
    May 3, 2012 at 9:29 pm

    I am a new follower, I just found your blog through Pintrest. This is an awesome idea! I can’t wait for my husband to get home so I can show him and we can hopefully get started on it soon 🙂

  • Reply
    Jen
    May 3, 2012 at 5:37 pm

    woah! that looks like so much fun!!! Can’t wait till it gets warm enough to do that here!!

  • Reply
    the Sweetest Memory
    May 4, 2012 at 4:03 am

    I too live in AZ and feel your pain! Unless it is around water in the summer it is impossible to be outside. This is very clever!

    Kari

  • Reply
    Barb@Secondchancetodream.com
    May 5, 2012 at 1:41 am

    What a GREAT idea! Very clever idea.

  • Reply
    Paula
    May 5, 2012 at 12:57 pm

    Love this idea. Do you have a pump attached somewhere, or do you just have great water pressure? My sister and I want to make one for all the kids, but I’m not sure that we can get the water “up” the pvc!

  • Reply
    The House at Bluebird Lane
    May 5, 2012 at 2:31 pm

    What a fun idea and so clever! Perfect for keeping the little and not so little ones cool this summer. My kids would love this. Thanks so much for sharing!

  • Reply
    Kaysi @ Keeping it Simple
    May 8, 2012 at 2:11 am

    This is so awesome!!!! I really want to try this with my kids!!

  • Reply
    Debbi
    May 18, 2012 at 10:41 pm

    You have a very handy hubby. Love yr blog.

  • Reply
    Stacey
    May 31, 2012 at 12:30 am

    Cool beans! LOve this idea!
    I would love for you to come by my party and link it up – the party just opened!
    Stacey of Embracing Change
    http://staceyembracingchange.blogspot.com

  • Reply
    tootsie@ thetootsiewootsie
    June 2, 2012 at 5:10 pm

    Now this makes me wish i had a backyard! how fun and cheap this is!!! Totally would make me one!

    http://www.thetootsiewootsie.com

  • Reply
    Michelle@Somedaycrafts
    June 2, 2012 at 3:22 pm

    My kids would LOVE this! I think this will be part of their big summer birthday party! Thanks for the idea. I am featuring this at somedaycrafts.blogspot.com.

  • Reply
    MuseBootsi
    June 4, 2012 at 3:44 pm

    I’m gonna have to make one for my boys! I bought a sprinkler octopus and it broke on the first use…sad face. They will freak out about this!

  • Reply
    Kassi @ Truly Lovely
    June 4, 2012 at 6:44 pm

    That is SO neat! It’s like the ultimate sprinkler!!! haha! Stopping by from your feature at I heart naptime!!!

  • Reply
    Taryn @ Design, Dining + Diapers
    June 6, 2012 at 5:40 am

    This is so awesome! I want one! I wanted to let you know I featured you today! Thanks for sharing.

    http://designdininganddiapers.com/2012/06/top-10-tuesday-summer-activities-for-kids/

  • Reply
    Kristi
    June 6, 2012 at 4:55 pm

    Are you able to take it apart for storage or is it permanently glued at all joints? I’d love to have my husband make one for a party this weekend!

  • Reply
    Rachel@oneprettything.com
    June 7, 2012 at 8:38 pm

    Oh WOW! I love this idea! I would also LOVE to share you link with my readers if you didn’t mind!

  • Reply
    Krystal Meldrum
    June 11, 2012 at 3:56 pm

    I have never thought of this before. I am going to go buy the products to day and make this. My kids are going to die when they see this. Actually I will have my husband make it!

    Thanks,

    Krystal
    House Organization

  • Reply
    LuckyStarCreator
    June 26, 2012 at 6:49 pm

    love this. i wish i had a yard to try it. saw this on tip me tuesday

  • Reply
    April S.
    July 2, 2012 at 6:10 pm

    I love it! Now following from the Outdoor Spaces Link Party!

  • Reply
    Althea Tumlin
    July 30, 2012 at 7:03 pm

    Your daughter is surely going to have fun with those sprinklers. 😀 Water is a really amusing to play with, much more if you add a twist to it. How did you come up with that idea, anyway? I think that would be easier to maintain than those which are on ground level.

    Althea Tumlin

  • Reply
    Blythe
    October 13, 2012 at 1:41 am

    This is great year round here in Florida! Thanks for sharing. Stopping by from TT&J.

  • Reply
    Trimurti
    December 20, 2012 at 9:05 am

    PVC Pipes
    Our companys products are PVC pipes, PVC riser pipes, PPR pipes, PEX Pipes, PPRC Pipes, PVC column pipes, PVC plumbing pipes, UPVC pipes, & Water Storage Tanks and All type of pipes fitting, Supplier, Wholesalers, exporters & manufacturers in India.Trimurti Industry specialized in PVC Pipes, PPR pipes,PVC Pipes Supplier, Wholesalers, exporters & manufacturers in India.
    PVC Pipes In India

  • Reply
    Trimurti
    January 9, 2013 at 6:24 am

    PVC Pipes
    Our companys products are PVC pipes, PVC riser pipes, PPR pipes, PEX Pipes, PPRC Pipes, PVC column pipes, PVC plumbing pipes, UPVC pipes, & Water Storage Tanks and All type of pipes fitting, Supplier, Wholesalers, exporters & manufacturers in India.Trimurti Industry specialized in PVC Pipes, PPR pipes,PVC Pipes Supplier, Wholesalers, exporters & manufacturers in India.
    PVC Pipes In India

  • Reply
    Trimurti
    January 30, 2013 at 9:06 am

    PVC Pipes
    Our companys products are PVC pipes, PVC riser pipes, PPR pipes, PEX Pipes, PPRC Pipes, PVC column pipes, PVC plumbing pipes, UPVC pipes, & Water Storage Tanks and All type of pipes fitting, Supplier, Wholesalers, exporters & manufacturers in India.Trimurti Industry specialized in PVC Pipes, PPR pipes,PVC Pipes Supplier, Wholesalers, exporters & manufacturers in India.
    PVC Pipes In India

  • Reply
    Trimurti
    March 4, 2013 at 11:58 am

    PVC Pipes
    All about Pvc Pipe. Trimurti is the Largest manufacturer of PVC Pipes and Fittings in India.Trimurti is the pvc pipes suppliers, plastic pipes manufacturers and pvc pipes manufacturers. Get details of manufacturers & exporters of pvc pipes, plastic pipes, pvc pipe manufacturer, plastic water pipe, plastic drain pipe, pvc plastic pipe, pvc pipe, plumbing plastic pipes, pvc plumbing pipes,large plastic pipe.
    PVC Pipes In India

  • Reply
    shandgroup
    March 9, 2013 at 12:02 pm

    I am using much similar PRODUCTS, I thank you for the detailed information about this.

    http://www.shandgroup.com/pvc_tubing.php

    Plastic Pipe Exporters

  • Reply
    Rakesh Roshan
    March 25, 2013 at 3:08 pm

    Hi i have read your post and i think it’s usefull.Thanks for the sharing this website. it is very useful professional knowledge.

    Plastic Pipe

  • Reply
    50 Summer Boredom Busters for kids
    May 27, 2013 at 7:01 am

    […] 50. Make a backyard water park […]

  • Reply
    5 DIY Summer Camps
    July 22, 2013 at 7:01 am

    […] camp. Beat the heat with this fun-in-the-sun splash camp! Coordinate daytime water activities like playing in a DIY sprinkler, water balloon fun, slipping and sliding on a DIY slide, outdoor water games and end the week with […]

  • Reply
    Chrissy Johnson
    June 9, 2014 at 1:46 pm

    I would love to know the dimensions and how long you cut each piece of PVC. Did I miss that somewhere? You listed 100 feet but did not detail how long to cut each piece. I wanted to have these precut these at our Home Depot to make assembly easier. Could you please post? Thanks!

  • Reply
    PVC Pipes
    August 19, 2014 at 5:10 am

    Nice didn’t know you can make a lot of diy projects using PVC Pipes.

  • Reply
    100 Things To Do With Your Kids This Summer! | Mom Spark - A Trendy Blog for Moms - Mom Blogger
    April 27, 2015 at 10:28 am

    […] your own DIY sprinkler with PVC and a little […]

  • Reply
    Outdoor Summer Activities for Kids - Somewhat Simple
    April 29, 2015 at 9:00 am

    […] PVC Water Park – all you need to be the cool yard in the neighborhood. (via Classy Clutter) […]

  • Reply
    DIY Backyard Waterpark »
    May 7, 2015 at 12:55 am

    […] DIY Backyard Waterpark […]

  • Reply
    Master Pipe
    October 31, 2016 at 12:39 am

    I am very glad to read this nice article. I am happy that you made this concept very clear in front of people and to be very frank this is useful information too. Keep it up.

  • Reply
    Ama Husain
    January 20, 2018 at 5:54 am

    Thanks for the good source of tips. I really liked your innovation. We deal in similar products PVC braided hose pipe

  • Reply
    Kori
    March 9, 2018 at 9:46 am

    How do you store this when not in use? Does it come apart?

    • Leave a Reply