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Introducing DIY pool slides! Make your pool time even more fun.

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Deputy Editor of RAG MUSIC. JFC-certified fact-checker. I’m Sasashina, a mom currently raising an elementary schooler and a preschooler. During my student years at Kyoto College of Science and Technology, I studied a wide range of fields including sound, lighting, and video technology, building a foundation in comprehensive stage production and creative expression. After graduation, I joined a music production company, where I still work, consistently building experience in production and engaging in a variety of music-centered tasks. Currently, I mainly handle articles for children, drawing on what I’ve learned about parenting and what I feel and discover through daily interactions with my kids. I hope my work can be of help to you, even in a small way!

When it comes to classic summer water fun, it’s got to be the pool!

It’s not just about swimming—floating super balls and playing with water guns are a blast, too.

And speaking of things at the pool that kids love, slides are a must!

In this article, we introduce DIY ideas for slides you can use at the pool.

From slides for home pools to fully DIY water slides you can build yourself, we’ve gathered a variety of ideas.

If you want to enjoy your pool even more, be sure to check it out for inspiration!

Introducing DIY pool slides! Enjoy your pool even more (1–10)

Big water slide

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Big water slide

Here’s an idea for a larger waterslide that kids can ride together.

It says you can make it with materials you have at home, but since it’s built with steel pipe scaffolding and wood, most households probably don’t have those on hand.

That said, both the pipes and the lumber are sold at home improvement stores and are easy to get.

Build the frame with the pipes, fix wooden boards where you’ll slide, then attach plywood covered with a vinyl sheet on top, and you’re done.

Run water from the top and enjoy a full-fledged waterslide at home.

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Water slide to be mounted on a pillar

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Water slide to be mounted on a pillar

This is a waterslide that uses existing pillars.

If you try to build one where there’s nothing, you first have to put up support posts, but using pillars that are already there will save you some effort.

After building the frame of the slide with lumber and plywood, lay a blue tarp over the plywood.

To prevent falling off the sides, place pieces of lumber along the left and right edges, then cover them with a second blue tarp and use clamps to secure the lumber to the slide.

Run water over it with a hose, and your waterslide is complete!

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Long water slide

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Long water slide

Long water slides are really appealing, aren’t they? Add some incline and you’ll pick up speed—it’s super thrilling! It’s not suitable for small children, but if you can secure a wide space and want a water slide that even adults can enjoy, why not try making one? Build a frame with steel pipes and fix a wooden slide on top.

Lay a blue tarp on the slide, run water over it, and slide down.

You can go pretty fast, so it seems best to prepare a fairly large pool at the bottom.

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A slide that uses beer cases to create a slope

This is a slide made by stacking beer cases like stairs and placing a board on top.

It’s nice that the board fits snugly into the gaps between the cases.

Another key point is that you can adjust the angle of the staircase of cases according to the child’s age.

Make sure an adult firmly supports the stacked cases so they don’t tip over.

Cover the board with a vinyl sheet or similar material and wet it with water to make it more slippery.

You can place a pool at the bottom, or, as in this video, a muddy pond can be fun too!

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A slide that can be installed on a wooden deck

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A slide that can be installed on a wooden deck

Here’s a great idea for those who have a wooden deck in their yard! This is a slide that can be installed by leaning it against the deck, so if you place a pool at the bottom, kids can use it for water play too.

The handrails are made from 1×6 lumber, and the sliding surface uses painted plywood.

You can buy both at a home improvement store.

Basically, you shape the 1×6s and the painted plywood into a slide, fix them together, and just cut the parts that will adhere to the ground and the deck.

If you’re concerned about wood damage, applying a water-repellent finish might be a good idea.

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