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Slip and Slide

Wet plastic on a slope. Physics does the rest.

1-10 players30+ min play · 10 min setup · Ages 5+Easyoutdoor

What you need

  • Slip and slide mat
  • Garden hose
  • Optional: dish soap for extra glide

Setup

  1. Lay the mat on a grassy slope (safer than pavement).
  2. Turn on the hose to keep it wet.

How to play

  1. Run and dive belly-first to slide.
  2. Take turns to avoid pile-ups.
  3. Adult supervision required — no diving head-first onto hard ground.

Host tips

  • Check the weather — have a rain plan.
  • Set clear boundaries so kids/pets don't wander off.
  • Rotate teams so everyone plays with everyone.

Snack & drink pairings

🍿 Snacks

  • Grill classics (burgers, dogs, veggies)
  • Chips + salsa
  • Watermelon slices

🥤 Drinks

  • Cold lemonade
  • Iced tea
  • Beer or hard seltzer (21+)
  • Plenty of water

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