Summer Pallet Creations For Kids

This summer, let the pallet do the babysitting! Create a pallet playground for your kids. It's the ultimate hack for fun and hassle-free playtime. 

Not only are you reusing a product, making it more environmentally friendly, but it's also a cheaper alternative. Plus, you get to spend quality time with the kids.  

Grab a cuppa (or a glass of wine) and have a read through some fun ways to keep busy this summer. 

Just a Warning Before We Start: Beware of Splinters! 

Wooden pallets can have rough edges and splinters that may cause injury. To stay safe follow these tips: 

Wear Gloves- sturdy gloves to protect your hands. 

Sand Thoroughly – smooth surfaces are less likely to injure you. 

Inspect Pallets – check for loose or protruding nails and remove them. 

Use Safety Gear- Goggles, when sanding or sawing. 

Where can I find Pallets? 

Local Warehouses, Retail Stores, Construction Sites, Industrial Suppliers, Online Marketplaces, Recycling Centres, Local Businesses 

 Pallet Swing: Swing and Play 

Remember those swings in the park? You can create your own with a pallet to be made into a seat.  

Attach some sturdy ropes, hang it from a tree, and swing into nostalgia. Just make sure it’s strong enough to hold the big kids (yes, we mean adults too). 

Pallet Minigolf Course: Hole-in-One Fun 

Now this one is my favourite!  

Build a minigolf course with pallets as obstacles and pathways, kids can design their own course and enjoy a round of mini golf right in the garden. 

Pallet Mud Kitchen: Kitchen Nightmares with the Little Cooks 

Create a miniature outdoor kitchen with pallets, where your little chefs can cook up their favourite dishes. 

From mud pies to pretend feasts, this setup turns the garden into a culinary playground. Let their imaginations run wild! 

Pallet Castle: Adventures for Your Little Lords and Ladies 

Transform your garden into a kingdom of fun with pallets. 

From tiny castles to mighty climbing walls, these projects are as easy as pie- if pie were a playground. 

Watch as your kids declare their reign over their new realm. 

Materials: 

• Wooden pallets 
• Screws/nails 
• Hammer and screwdriver 
• Saw 
• Sandpaper 
• Paint/wood stain 
• Paintbrushes  
• Safety gear 

How to Build: 

1. Prepare Pallets: Sand down rough edges 

2. Plan Layout: Sketch your design 

3. Build Base: Arrange pallets in a square/rectangle and secure with screws/nails 

4. Add Walls: Stand pallets vertically around the base and secure to the bottom and each other 

5. Create Towers: Stack pallets at corners for towers and secure well 

6. Cut Openings: Use a saw to create windows and doors and smooth edges with sandpaper 

7. Paint & Decorate: Apply paint or stain and add fun details like flags, shields or banners 

8. Happy Building!  

Pallet Playhouse: Secret Garden Hideaways 

Build a simple and sturdy playhouse with reused pallets. Your kids will love having their own special hideaway for imaginative play!  

Whether your kids want to be a princess or a doctor or even a dinosaur, the pallets can be painted to set the scene. Bringing the fun to the outside (that means no running indoors.) 

Pallet Obstacle Course: Adventure Awaits for the Mini Daredevils  

Design an obstacle course with pallets that’ll have your kids climbing, jumping, and crawling their way to victory. 

From balance beams to mini rock walls, it’s a course of epic fun – no safety harness required. 

Pallet Jungle Gym: Swinging For Joy

Build a jungle gym with pallets for climbing experience that’s safe as it is fun.  

Kids will be swinging, climbing, and sliding their way to happiness. 

It's like a jungle gym, but without sticky floors and bored parents. 

Materials: 

• Wooden pallets (8-10) 
• Screws/nails 
• Hammer and screwdriver 
• Saw 
• Sandpaper 
• Paint/wood stain 
• Paintbrushes 
• Rope 
• Safety gear 

How to Build: 

1. Design your Jungle Gym: Sketch out the layout, including climbing area and platforms 

2. Build the Frame: Arrange pallets in a rectangular/square shape for the base and securely fasten together 

3. Create Levels: Stack pallets to form different heights and levels and attach each pallet securely and sanded down 

4. Add climbing features: Use pallets or planks to create climbing walls and ladders and incorporate ropes for added fun 

5. Construct Bridges and Slides: Use pallets or planks to create bridges between levels and build slides from smooth planks 

6. Paint & Decorate: Paint or stain the jungle gym in bright, fun colours and maybe add a rock-climbing wall if you’re up for the challenge 

7. Safety Check: Ensure all connections are tight and secure and smooth any sharp edges or rough spots 

8. Enjoy: Let the kids, climb, slide and swing! 

Pallet Science Lab: Where Backyard Experiments Are Cooler Than School 

Set up a science lab with pallets for outdoor experiments. 

Let the kids mix, measure, and make a mess while pretending they’re mad scientists. Lab coats are a must – just be prepared for the occasional ‘explosion’ of excitement. 

Pallet Paddling Pool 

Create the shape out of a pallet, dismantled or not depending on how big and deep you want it, and then line the bottom of the pool with tarpaulins and fill it with water. 

It’s a great way to cool down and teach the little ones how to swim. 

Or if you’re feeling super creative, build the pool in the shape of a ship, so your kids can feel like sailors or even pirates.

Pallet Planetarium: Stargazing for Kids Who Think They’re Astronauts 

Build a stargazing spot from pallets and let your kids channel their inner astronauts. 

Add comfy cushions and maybe a telescope for a cosmic adventure. 

Perfect for when they want to explore outer space without leaving the back garden. 

Pallet Water Wall: Splashing Good Time 

Beat the summer heat with a pallet water wall. Attach funnels and tubes to create an interactive water play station, promising hours of splashing fun and scientific exploration. 

Pallet Picnic Paradise: Where Family Meals and Antics Meet 

Build a picnic area with pallets that doubles as a family hangout. 

Perfect for meals, snacks, and impromptu dance parties. Because who says you can’t have a picnic and a dance party at the same time? 

Pallet Bar: Have a Cheeky Drink 

When the kids have gone to bed and it’s still sunny, take a break from building all those pallet activities. Create a space just for you. Make it as simple or as extravagant as you like. You deserve it!  

Please drink responsibly (or don’t, I’m not in charge) 

That’s a wrap on turning pallets into playground magic! From castles to wooden gyms, these projects make playtime unforgettable.  

With a bit of creativity, your garden can become a world of fun. 

So, grab your pallets and start building. 

Here’s to endless adventures and happy kids!