5 Accessories You Can Add to Your Backyard Trampoline

Enhance your trampoline fun with accessories. Discover exciting options like basketball hoops for outdoor play in your backyard.

5 Accessories You Can Add to Your Backyard Trampoline

Trampolines are fun enough without any extras, but if you want to enhance your child’s fun and encourage them to spend more time outdoors, adding accessories to your trampoline is an excellent idea. These can offer new ways to play on the trampoline, making it more versatile and helping your child continue to play outdoors. The accessories you can add will vary depending on your trampoline’s brand, but today we will walk you through our favourite and most popular accessories.

1.   A Basketball Hoop

Basketball hoops are the perfect addition to a trampoline, merging physical activity with fun. The hoop can be connected to the trampoline net or a nearby wall, allowing you to dunk baskets as you bounce. They work best when attached to the net, as your child won’t need to leave the trampoline to retrieve their ball (hopefully). The hoop and backboard can be adjusted to the right angle and direction so you can place it on any side of the trampoline.

It encourages your children to play on the trampoline, with the bouncing making it more fun and adding an extra challenge to scoring baskets. You can purchase hoops with basketballs, too, and use them as the basis for lots of fun trampoline games.

2.   A Slide

Depending on the height of your trampoline, you can add a small slide, turning it into a fun playset. The slide will be attached to the trampoline frame via an opening in the netted enclosure. Instead of using the steps or climbing down from the frame, your child can slide into the garden, keeping the fun going.

When adding a slide, check the size carefully to ensure it matches the trampoline’s height and provides a secure attachment. The weight limit should also be checked, as it might be a better option for younger children.

3.   A Shade Cover

While this might not seem fun to your children, a shade cover is convenient. These sit at the top of the netted enclosure, blocking out the sun and providing shade for your children while they bounce. A shade cover is perfect for summer, as it can help keep the trampoline calm and safe for your children to play on, so you don’t need to worry about them missing their time outdoors.

When purchasing a shade cover, check that it fits your trampoline and can be easily secured to the top of the enclosure. Look for options that offer protection against UVA and UVB rays, helping keep your children safe.

4.   A Water Mister

A water mister is the perfect accessory for summer days! These sit directly underneath the trampoline and spray a fine mist of water around, helping to cool your children down, making it easier for them to play outdoors. As the water is sprayed finely, you don’t need to worry about your children getting too wet or any slippery surfaces. Still, we do recommend monitoring them to prevent any injuries. Many water misters let you adjust the water flow and force, so no one is hit by a powerful jet!

You can use the water mister anywhere in your garden, too, with your children running through the mist to cool down and enjoy some wet play.

5.   Trampoline Scooter

That’s right, you can get a trampoline scooter for your children! These flat surface scooters have no wheels and let your child practice scooter tricks on the trampoline, flipping, spinning, and landing without worrying about falling onto hard surfaces. These scooters are often made with foam padding that protects your child and the trampoline.

Make sure you select the perfect size for your child, and they can enjoy hours of fun! It can be a challenge to bounce and land perfect tricks, so you can be sure they won’t want to get off the trampoline!

Inject More Fun into Your Trampoline Today

Any of these five accessories will provide plenty of fun and ensure that your trampoline is well used. Before adding any accessories, make sure they are compatible with your trampoline to avoid disappointment. If your trampoline has seen better days, now might be the perfect time to update it, adding a new trampoline and accessories to your garden with the help of Vuly. Their range of trampolines offers something for everyone, at reasonable prices, with a variety of accessories to choose from. Check out Vuly trampolines to find your perfect one today.