Large Outdoor Playhouses for Big Kids
These tremendous playhouses will keep your kids busy for so long, they will lose track of how long they have been having fun. With a host of designs, plenty of play space, and a safe and sturdy construction, these large kids playhouse will be quite literally their home away from home. Check out all the very spacious large kids playhouse options in this collection, and pick yours, today.
Big Kids Hobby Workshop Playhouse
$462.04
Big Kids Hobby Workshop Playhouse
KidKraft
$462.04
Perfect For: Kids who love to tinker
What We Like: Variety of tool shed accessories and art supplies
This workshop-style playhouse suits the interests of all curious kids. It has a sturdy wooden build with space for four children between three and eight years old. The house has a roll-up garage door, an access door, and multiple windows. Kids will spend hours playing with various tools, a pegboard, a drawing/crafting desk, storage bins, a birdhouse, paint cups, and more.
Designer Advice:
This garage shed is perfect for engaging your kids in productive play for hours and help them practice dexterity. It comes with multiple realistic tools that they can use to make their pretend play much more interesting. The playhouse is spacious—the open back means easy movement in and around the structure. It is a great solution for keeping kids entertained by themselves.
What Users Say:
I love the realistic design of a workshop with the cute windows and wood look. There is a workspace center that my kids love to play at and are entertained for hours.
Castle Themed Big Play House
$255.85 $499.99
Castle Themed Big Play House
KidKraft
$255.85 $499.99
Perfect For: Kids who love princess games
What We Like: Realistic castle-tower details
This spacious and airy solid wood castle is perfect for kids who love playing princess. The seven windows with planters, a set of double doors, and a chalkboard are made with a fade-resistant frame. The structure is a fun mix of blue, pink, and brown, with intricate details like a scalloped roof, snowflake spires, an awning, and more. The playhouse is suitable for kids ages three to 10 and has enough room for four occupants.
Designer Advice:
We love the open-frame design of this playhouse. With the large windows, kids can play inside the castle without feeling stuffy. Plus, it allows parents to keep their eyes on the children without having to disturb their games. It doesn’t come with too many add-ons, so your kids can decorate the playhouse with their own pretend-play accessories.
What Users Say:
Amazing! High quality and was worth every penny. My granddaughter loves it!
Traditional Wooden Outdoor Large Kids Playhouse
Traditional Wooden Outdoor Large Kids Playhouse
KidKraft
This large wooden playhouse features a traditional design with plenty of unique details that will delight your kids and spark their imaginations. Features include a chimney, large windows, a kitchen, a phone, and even a clock and a working doorbell!
Assembly is easy, and you can have the playhouse set up and ready to go in minutes, thanks to its folding-hinged panel design. Aside from the fact that this playhouse will provide kids of all ages with endless fun, this large outdoor playhouse will look great in any yard, thanks to its quality materials and aesthetically pleasing design.
What we like:
● Lots of fun features and accessories included
● Beautiful wooden design
● Suitable for up to 5 children
What we don’t like:
● There’s nothing we don’t like!
Large Outdoor Playhouse for Big Kids
Large Outdoor Playhouse for Big Kids
Step2
This large outdoor playhouse is ideal for big kids, and thanks to its sturdy plastic construction, this playhouse is completely weather resistant and is sure to stand the test of time. It can easily be washed with warm soapy water if it becomes dirty, so whether you want to use it indoors or outdoors, it will be easy to keep it hygienic and clean.
This is a fairly big playhouse, so it is a great choice, even for families with taller children. It comes complete with a kitchen, working doorbell, and phone, as well as fully opening windows, doors, and cupboards.
What we like:
● Quick to assemble
● Very spacious inside
● Weather-resistant
What we don’t like:
● There’s nothing we don’t like.
All Cedar Outdoor Large Kids Playhouse
All Cedar Outdoor Large Kids Playhouse
Backyard Discovery- Leisure Time Products, Inc. - Dropship
This beautiful all-cedar playhouse will be a stunning addition to any family’s yard, providing the perfect place for kids of all ages to use their imaginations and play together. The cedar wood construction is naturally rot-resistant, so this big kids’ playhouse is sure to stand the test of time. The wood used is all pre-stained so aside from assembling the playhouse, there’s nothing else to worry about.
This adorable large kids playhouse has loads of great features to spark the imagination, including a picket fence with mailbox, a kitchenette (complete with sliceable food, a plastic knife, and cutting board!), real fabric curtains that can be open and closed, wall lights, and even a dinner bell.
What we like:
● Cedarwood construction
● Suitable for painting
● Lots of fun accessories
What we don’t like:
● Assembly can take a while.
Outdoor Large Kids Playhouse With Slide
Outdoor Large Kids Playhouse With Slide
East Urban Home
This large playhouse for big kids is sure to provide hours of outdoor fun. The playhouse is mounted on stilts, giving it an adventurous treehouse feel, with a ladder and slide for entry and exit.
This big kid playhouse is designed specifically for outdoor use and is made from weather-resistant manufactured wood. It features a classic playhouse design with charming windows, a stylish wooden door, and a sheltered porch area. This smart wooden playhouse will be a wonderful addition to any yard or garden!
What we like:
● Treehouse style design
● Ladder and slide included
● Traditional wooden construction
What we don’t like:
● No shingles are included for the roof.
Princess Palace Outdoor Large Kids Playhouse
Princess Palace Outdoor Large Kids Playhouse
ECR4Kids
If you’re looking for something a little different, this princess palace playhouse for big kids is perfect! At over eight feet tall, this playhouse is suitable for children of all ages and can be used both indoors and outdoors. The plastic construction means it’s completely weather and fade resistant and will look great year after year even after being exposed to the elements.
Featuring plenty of beautiful castle details such as turrets, arched windows, and a musical doorknob, this is sure to spark the imagination of princes and princesses of all ages.
What we like:
● Castle design
● Quick to assemble
● Weather-resistant
What we don’t like:
● There’s nothing we don’t like.
Classic Cedar Outdoor Playhouse for Big Kids
Classic Cedar Outdoor Playhouse for Big Kids
Backyard Discovery
This beautifully designed outdoor playhouse is made entirely from natural Cedarwood, making it naturally resistant to mold, decay, and rot. It comes with a built-in kitchen, complete with a stove, sink, and even food and utensils.
Plenty of windows ensure that you will always have a clear view of your children playing inside. It also has an attractive dutch door and a charming picket fence complete with a mailbox. This playhouse is perfect for kids of all ages, and it can even be painted to suit the style of your own home!
What we like:
● The high ceiling is perfect for taller kids
● All Cedar wood construction
● Kitchen area included
What we don’t like:
● There’s nothing we don’t like!
Victorian Style Outdoor Playhouse for Big Kids
Victorian Style Outdoor Playhouse for Big Kids
Backyard Discovery
If you’re looking for a traditional outdoor playhouse for big kids, this is a wonderful option! It’s designed for both indoor and outdoor use and is fully weather-resistant, so it’s an ideal choice for gardens and yards. It features a traditional Victorian style design with an adorable English garden bench and a large bay window.
The playhouse itself is made from sturdy Cedarwood, and it has plenty of space for up to six children to play. It also includes a built-in kitchen complete with food and accessories, and also a telephone.
What we like:
● Beautiful traditional design
● Cedarwood construction
● Kitchen and accessories included
What we don’t like:
● It takes a long time to put together.
Large Wooden Cafe Style Outdoor Playhouse
Large Wooden Cafe Style Outdoor Playhouse
KidKraft
This charming wooden playhouse is perfect for both big and little kids alike, with lots of exciting features that will spark the imagination and engage their minds. A cafe-styleawning makes this outdoor playhouse the perfect place for playing cafe and shop games. It also includes a mailbox, blackboards, a window box, and even a working doorbell!
The sturdy frame is crafted from cedar wood, while the roof, windows, and accessories are made from durable plastic to ensure this playhouse lasts for years to come.
What we like:
● Easy assembly
● Sturdy construction
● Cafe-style striped canopy
What we don’t like:
● There’s nothing we don’t like.
Tall Cottage Style Playhouse
Tall Cottage Style Playhouse
Backyard Discovery
Perfect For: Large group of kids (up to six)
What We Like: Storage drawers and bench
This tall, sturdy cedar wood playhouse is incredibly spacious, with a play kitchen and a side porch. There is also plenty of under-house clearance for storing large toys, balls, and other fun accessories. Its full set of stairs and flat step entry ladder are entirely safe, are great features for exercise, and are suitable for kids aged three to 10. The play kitchen includes a mounted sink, a stove, and a cushioned cot with storage boxes.
Designer Advice:
Take your kids’ playtime to the next level with this realistic playhouse and its many accessories. We particularly love the cushioned cot and swinging doors. The house has plenty of windows to keep it airy and for adults to keep an eye on the kids. Its ladder, stairs, porch, and under-house clearance add more elements for play.
What Users Say:
Bought this item for my daughter. She loves it. I play inside with her and so do her big brothers. Very sturdy, great statement piece.
Large Wooden Outdoor Playhouse with Slide and Sandpit
Large Wooden Outdoor Playhouse with Slide and Sandpit
East Urban Home
This large wooden playhouse is built on a tower, making it feel like a treehouse! It features an open design with a roof for shelter and a sandpit which is built into the sheltered area below the house.
A ladder provides access to the playhouse, while a wavy slide provides the perfect way to exit. This is sure to provide hours of fun for kids of all sizes and ages! The solid wood construction is sturdy and strong and fully weather resistant.
What we like:
● Solid wood construction
● Built-in sandpit
● Ladder and slide
What we don’t like:
● No kitchen area or table included.
Large Open Canopy Playhouse for Kids
Large Open Canopy Playhouse for Kids
Step 2 - Streetsboro - DROPSHIP
This large playhouse for kids features an open design with a canopy roof to provide shade in the hot summer months. There’s plenty to do in this unique playhouse, with a built-in barbeque area, sand and water play section, and snack area where the delicious barbeque food can be enjoyed!
This playhouse is made from strong and durable plastic, which can be left outside all year round, and customers have even expressed that this is a wheelchair friendly playhouse, so it’s accessible to everyone. Thanks to its open design and canopy roof, this is the perfect playhouse for warmer climates and will provide hours of fun for kids of all ages!
What we like:
● Open design
● Durable plastic construction
● Sand and water play table included
What we don’t like:
● The canopy cannot be left on in windy climates.
Buying Guide
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A place for your kids to play and explore is valuable for many reasons. Kids play to learn, develop, and help exert all that extra energy. Parents also hope that their kids develop a good sense of creativity and aren’t too reliant on the tv, tablet, or smartphone for entertainment. A large kids playhouse is a great gift for your child and for yourself as well. That’s because they’ll be busy playing instead of bothering you!
Large kids playhouses come in all sorts of different shapes and sizes. There are different themes and some for indoors and others for outdoors. The right kids playhouse depends on several different factors. Check out our list of what to consider to ensure you get the right type of playhouse for your kid to enjoy.
The big location factor is whether you’ll be placing it inside or outside. This changes the size and materials you should consider. Obviously, outside will allow for more room, but at the same time you’ll need to invest more to ensure the material is durable and able to withstand weather.
Large can mean several different things depending on the circumstances. You’re going to need to consider how much space you have available for the playhouse. The size of your child or children will also be important to consider.
Toddlers are fairly small and don’t need much space. 6, 7, and 8-year-olds, on the other hand, are starting to grow more and will require more room to play. If you plan on having your child use the playhouse throughout their childhood, then go on the larger size so they don’t outgrow it too fast.
Playhouses made for indoors are commonly available in a tent-like material that is lightweight. This allows for the playhouse to be moved around easily and is a safe choice for small children. Hard plastic is also common, though it makes it more difficult to move the around.
For outdoor playhouses, it’s always good to go with wood and hard plastics since these materials aren’t affected much by weather. Metal is very reliable but might not be the best material for young children.
If your child or children have a favorite theme, then it may make sense to choose a playhouse that fits their preference. A toddler boy may enjoy a tent playhouse that is designed to be a firetruck or firestation. A young girl would love a “house” or restaurant themed playhouse. Outdoor playhouses always win with a treehouse/cabin theme. Ask your child what they like and you might be surprised to hear their preference.
A playhouse for your child is exciting and should be chosen with care. Safety is always the most important things to consider. If your child is still young, try to get a playhouse that they can keep on using as they grow older to get the most out of this item for your home.
The age of the child, the location, and the child’s preferences and temperament should be taken into consideration. Sometimes it is a good idea to have a playhouse that is versatile and can meet the needs of several children, just as might a family home.
- The Molded Plastic Playhouse
These are usually best suited for children between the ages of two through five years of age. They provide a place for imaginative play, and can easily be set up on a patio, in a protected play yard, or in an area where the child can be supervised by adults.
Molded plastic playhouses are available in a variety of styles. They usually include a door, a window, and at least a portion of a roof. They are often completely open on the back, giving slightly older children the opportunity to use the house for their dolls or stuffed animals or to participate in play with younger children.
Styles might include a home, a store, a frontier cabin, a castle, a pirate ship cabin, or an office that might be familiar to the child. By adding a plastic tub of accessories such as dishes, play food, costumes and similar items, you have set the stage for hours of imaginative play.
- The Playground Structure
Although this might be enjoyed by children both older and younger, this is a good pick for children ages four through ten years.
They are old enough to enjoy the physical challenge of swinging, climbing, balancing and having an environmental area that is rugged enough they can run around it, swing, bounce and do other large motor activities. Parental or caregiver supervision is advised, especially if there are several climbing areas. When it includes a fortress or ship’s cabin, your youngsters are set for hours of healthy, muscle-building imaginative play.
Absorbent mulch beneath the structure is a good idea to help cut down on mud and standing water. There are several schools of thought for these materials. Round pea gravel allows for good drainage, and it has more give than asphalt or concrete. Grassy earth or turf is good, although it can be hard to maintain where youngsters play constantly. Shredded bark isn’t bad, but can sometimes have splinters.
Shredded, non-tire rubber mulch is a lovely material for playgrounds. Ideally made from latex-free, sterile rubber, this type of surface is rated as the best for preventing injuries. It needs to have an outer perimeter to keep it localized, and should probably be installed by a landscaper. Avoid shredded tires, however, because they can have metal bits in the mix and will certainly stain children’s clothing.
- Elaborate, Permanent Playhouses
These are suitable for any age group. To get the most use out of this sort of playhouse, make the doors, windows, and ceiling height large enough for at least a medium-sized adult. Change out the interior furnishings, such as tables and chairs as the child or children grow.
Properly planned, this can be a place for imaginative play or it can eventually become a retreat where an older child can do artwork, write, play music or just get away from the family for a little while. If you are not particularly handy, one of the many small storage sheds available on the market can make a very good external shell for a child’s playhouse or a writer or an artist retreat.
- Tents for Summer Fun
While perhaps not truly a playhouse, a one-room tent can make a wonderful summer play space for young and old alike. Set it up in a shady part of your yard where you are not worried about killing the lawn, provide some inflatable furniture, toys and perhaps a plastic tub of books and art supplies to keep youngsters occupied and encourage outdoor play.
Indoor/outdoor playhouse tents are also available. You can easily obtain a pink princess house, a teepee, a frontier fortress, or even a space dome. Never discount the allure of a temporary space away from home, even if it is only the back corner of a privacy-fenced play area.
Teepees and tents make good retreats for little ones when the family goes to the beach, too. If you have a fair-skinned child (or adult) who turns lobster red after five minutes in the sun, a screen tent is an ideal retreat. Infant play tents for sun and sand help take the worry out of baby’s first outing.
While playhouses can be a lot of fun, safety is always paramount with children.
- Start by checking if the playhouse conforms to national product safety standards.
- Matching age to play space is one of the most important considerations, especially if climbing equipment or slides are involved. Read manufacturer recommendations for age and safe use on all equipment.
- Make sure the structure doesn't have any sharp corners or protruding elements, especially at head level.
- Check for any gaps that a child might fall through or stick his or her head through.
- Inspect swings or climbing walls regularly for safety hazards.
- Absorbent or resilient material or mats under swings or slides can help prevent injury.
- In today’s world, it’s a good idea to supervise outdoor play, even if your child is very responsible. As attractive as the idea of a backyard campout might be, the out-of-doors is not as protected as your home with its solid walls and lockable doors.
