Costco’s NEW Backyard “Water Park” Is Cheaper Than Summer Camp—But Just as Fun

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When a summer heatwave rolls in, we’ll do anything to stay cool, whether that’s hunkering down indoors and blasting the A/C, jumping into the pool, or lounging lazily on a float in the lake. There are plenty of outdoor activities to keep you entertained and cool this summer, but if you’re looking for one more idea that the whole family can enjoy, we suggest adding Costco’s Fort Soakington Inflatable Mega Water Park to your cart.

Inflatable Water Slide Park

$288.96 at amazon.com

What is a “Fort Soakington,” you may ask? Well, it’s basically a giant inflatable playground that you can set up anywhere outdoors, near a water source. Measuring 14.86 ft. x 20.11 ft. x 8.33 ft, the mega water park is easy to assemble (no tools required!) and inflates in just two minutes. Once the bouncy playground is up and running, you’ll be greeted with two look-out towers that lead into a slide, a climbing wall, and two “point n’ spray” water blasters. The water park is meant for kids, but we can see the parents and even grandparents getting in on the fun.

Reviews for this product are positive, with happy customers dubbing it one of the hottest finds for summer. “We’ve had this for a few weeks now and have hosted two or three parties, and it’s been a big hit,” one reviewer wrote. “Quality is high. Setup is pretty straightforward, take down is also straightforward but takes a bit more time to get it rinsed off and dried, but I think with good care, this should last a few summers. It was an impulsive purchase, but I couldn’t be happier.” Another reviewer said, “This was so fun, my grandkids loved it… It’s professionally built and very sturdy. The ground stakes are plastic, and one of them broke,e so I’ll need to replace it or upgrade to metal stakes.”

At $700, we know the price might sound steep, but compare this to what you would spend at your local waterpark (don’t forget the money you’ll shell out for snacks and beverages and possibly car fees/tolls), and you’ll quickly realize the Costco inflatable is actually the cheaper alternative. That said, if you need a few more budget-friendly alternatives, we found several on Amazon. Bonus: They’ll ship to you via Prime in just two days flat.

Inflatable Water Slide

$299.99 at amazon.com

Inflatable Water Slides

$539.99 at amazon.com

Inflatable Water Slide

$265.99 at amazon.com

Inflatable Bounce House

$269.99 at amazon.com

Deluxe Inflatable Water Slide Park

$479.99 at amazon.com

Inflatable Mega Water Park

$500.00 at amazon.com

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