You might want to stop by the dollar store and pick up 7 pool noodles when you see what this woman made for her grandson!

🎉 The Result?

An imaginative, colorful, and safe play area—custom-made for her grandson, without breaking the bank. He spent hours running, crawling, balancing, and racing, and the entire neighborhood wanted to join in.

💡 Bonus Ideas:

• Add water for a splash zone obstacle course
• Use glow sticks at night for a glow-in-the-dark racetrack
• String noodles together to create a tunnel maze
• Make a DIY limbo stick with two upright noodles and one horizontal

Why We Love It

This DIY isn’t just adorable—it’s affordable, easy, and reusable. Pool noodles are soft, flexible, and safe for kids of all ages, making them the perfect material for summer play. Whether you have a toddler who loves to crawl or a school-aged kid with a need for speed, this project is endlessly adaptable.

Plus, it’s a great way to get kids off screens and into imaginative, active play—something every parent or grandparent can appreciate.

So next time you swing by the dollar store, grab a cart and toss in 7 pool noodles. You just might end up building the backyard play paradise your kids—or grandkids—will never forget.

🛒💡DIY magic doesn’t have to cost a fortune—it just takes a little creativity and a lot of love.

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