If you’re a parent or grandparent, chances are you’ve already heard that familiar refrain from your children at least once since school let out: “Mom? Dad? I’m booooored.” As parents ourselves, we at Great Goats love helping our clients create outdoor spaces that will keep kids active and entertained right in their own backyard. Banish boredom with these kid-friendly landscape design ideas!

In-Ground Swimming Pools

The house with a pool is the one where kids and their friends gather. Concerned that a pool will dominate your whole space? We can help you integrate a pool into your landscape with distinctive pavers, attractive plantings, and trees that act as privacy screens. We’ll also advise you on the best safety gates on the market.

Space for Sports

A wide-open lawn invites ball games and backyard campouts. But the key is choosing the right grass. We’ll help you select a hearty variety that can stand up to all your kids’ activities. With our full slate of lawn-care services, you can count on Great Goats to keep your lawn in top shape during the off-season as well.

Designated Play Areas

By fencing off a section of yard and installing a play structure, you create an instant mini-park within your own backyard. Kids love having their own special space, and parents love that toys stay corralled in one spot. And gone are the days of those plastic Fisher Price swing sets. With easy-to-assemble structures in classic hardwoods, your little ones’ play area will blend in nicely with the rest of your landscape.

Planter Boxes for Veggies

Here’s one we bet you hadn’t thought of! Growing vegetables from seeds instills excitement and a sense of responsibility in kids of all ages, and with the right design, in-ground or raised planter boxes can actually be an attractive part of your outdoor space. We can help you to site and install your veggie garden to keep it safe from kids and wildlife. Tip: strawberries, kale, and peas are easy veggies to start with.

Safety First!

For grandparents’ homes and vacation properties, where kids may not be part of the daily routine, we still recommend some landscape design additions geared toward safety. Consider installing low-profile fencing along steep drop-offs and gates around water features.