Outdoor Retractable Gates
If you need an easy to use barrier for kids or pets, or something large for a more commercial application, than look no further than an outdoor retractable gate. With a myriad of styles to choose from, these simple yet versatile gate systems can protect your loved ones, your home, or your business. Just pull, and secure in place. Lockable options available.
Scalloped Style Metal Retractable Fence
$159.99
Scalloped Style Metal Retractable Fence
Zippity Outdoor Products
$159.99
Perfect for: Keeping kids and small pets in a private garden area
What we like: It’s easy to install, move, and add on to with more panels
This powder-coated black retractable fence comes in five panels, including one gate portion, that measures 36 inches wide and 39 inches tall. This retractable fence works well for both cold and rainy climates as it’s both weather and rust-resistant. It comes on six stakes that easily post into any lawn or garden.
Designer Advice:
For those with a stone or wood patio area in the backyard that you want to section off, this scalloped top retractable fence works perfectly. You can set it up in front of your flower garden if you want to help keep four-legged critters away. It’s also fairly lightweight to move around as all five panels weigh less than 30 pounds.
What Users Say:
Great, easy to install, sturdy enough for toddlers and dogs.
Plastic Retractable Driveway Gate
$77.31 $87.99
Plastic Retractable Driveway Gate
Toddleroo by North States
$77.31 $87.99
Perfect for: Keeping small children and pets safe
What we like: Very easy to clean and maintain
Measuring 27 inches tall, this white retractable driveway gate comes in six attached panels. The middle portion of each panel is a grid-style pattern with scratch and skid-resistant pads on the bottom. There is no door included, but this retractable driveway gate comes with a side pull-style lock.
Designer Advice:
It’s suggested that the side hardware is attached to wood or metal in order to create a properly stabilized structure. It’s best to use this retractable driveway fence with children between the ages of six and 12 months when you’re playing outside in the front yard and want to ensure that everyone stays within a safe environment.
What Users Say:
Great for kids and fur kids. Used in both applications!
Lightweight Retractable Outdoor Gate
$119.99
Lightweight Retractable Outdoor Gate
Tucker Murphy Pet™
$119.99
Perfect for: Small to medium-sized dogs that need to stay in one place
What we like: It works for both outdoor and indoor use
Durable yet easily portable, this outdoor retractable fence features a light wood frame with black metal enclosure bars in the centre portion. It measures just over 21 inches tall and is able to extend up to 71 inches in width. It features a retractable door and folded sides that fit into an array of outdoor spaces.
Designer Advice:
Set up this outdoor retractable gate on your deck when you’re dogsitting or training a new pup all your own. You can also bring this outdoor retractable fence indoors and position it in front of a staircase or between the bedrooms and kitchen area if you want to keep a pet or small child safe. A damp cloth is all you need to do a quick wipe down.
What Users Say:
A good deal for the money. Easy to assemble.
XtremepowerUS Outdoor Safety Mesh Fencing
$85.95 $399.95
XtremepowerUS Outdoor Safety Mesh Fencing
XtremepowerUS
$85.95 $399.95
What we like: The clear see-through mesh
What we don’t like: Not as stable as anchored fencing
This retractable fencing is ideal for an outdoor pool due to the see-through mesh, which allows for full visibility of anyone inside the pool from outside the gate. There are two designs for this outdoor retractable fence: a sleek black metal-framed design and a beige design.
This fence is easy to install and comes with all the tools required to put it together. However, the surface mount installation style may be unsuitable for keeping out large, energetic pets.
The Xtremepower fence can be removed easily at the end of the swimming season, and it comes with plastic covers to insert into the post holes, ensuring they are ready for the next year.
Kidkusion Retractable Driveway Guard
Kidkusion Retractable Driveway Guard
Kid Kusion
What we like: That it comes in a visible orange color
What we don’t like: Block of wood and a hammer are needed to install
Give your kids the freedom to play games anywhere in your yard, including the driveway. A guard between your children and neighborhood traffic is crucial for independent outdoor play, and you can keep your kids safe with a retractable fence for the driveway.
This product is made in the USA, comes in bright orange and black. It stands at 36” high, the ideal height to keep your children inside the gate and to stop a car from accidentally coming into the driveway. The product in orange is the perfect color for visibility and safety. Choose black for a more muted appearance.
The product is easy to install, set up, and take down. The only downside is that you must have your own hammer and wooden piece to install this retractable fence.
SONGMICS Retractable Side Screen
SONGMICS Retractable Side Screen
SONGMICS
What we like: The height of the screen
What we don’t like: Not suitable for windy locations
No need to worry about onlooking neighbors with this 63” tall retractable side screen. This is perfect for hosting private outdoor parties on a patio or for your daily privacy needs. The UV-resistant breathable polyester material is ideal for blocking your patio from the sun without trapping in heat.
The fence comes in black and beige and is long enough to cover one side of a patio at 118” long. It comes with screws to attach it to a patio or anchor it into the grass. Due to its height and fabric construction, you may need to take the screen down on windy days.
Bindaboo Retractable Pet Gate
Bindaboo Retractable Pet Gate
Bindaboo
What we like: That it’s highly portable for either indoor or outdoor use
What we don’t like: There is a gap at the bottom where smaller pets may be able to escape
If you’re looking for just the gate to keep a dog contained within a patio and are also looking for something that can be used in an indoor setting, then this is the perfect retractable dog fence for you.
While this is a great retractable fence for dogs, this can also be useful to keep small children in a safe enclosed area.
The design features two sturdy brackets that are mounted to the wall, and the panel is white mesh for easy visibility. Since it is retractable, it will fit almost any entryway size.
Retractable Ivy Screen
Retractable Ivy Screen
ColourTree
What we like: That it’s multipurpose
What we don’t like: The higher price point
This ivy screen is great for privacy on a balcony or patio because of the non-see-through vines, which have 90% high-density blockage.
Not only is this retractable outdoor fence great for privacy, but it is also very attractive. The vines look natural, and no one would guess they are made out of polyethylene. The vines have a UV stabilization coating so that they will stay green forever. The greatest thing about this is that no trimming is necessary!
This fence could also be used as a backdrop for parties because the fence can be displayed horizontally and vertically. The only downside is the price point which is higher than similar products.
Retractable Pet Pen
Retractable Pet Pen
Carlson Pet Products
What we like: The safety features
What we don’t like: Multiple panels means it is less sturdy than many other models and only suitable for smaller pets
This retractable fence gate for pets is portable, opens to 50-144” wide, and stands at 36” tall. It also features a convenient 9” x 8” door for small pets to pass through. This retractable dog gate can convert from a super wide gate to a 6-panel play yard.
Each panel on this retractable gate can be adjusted to fit almost any opening. The gate works well in wide spaces, angled openings, hallways, and doorways. In addition, the gate folds flat for storage.
This retractable dog gate for outdoor use also comes with safety features, such as a locking mechanism and a wall mount for added security and protection.
MYOYAY Expandable Garden Fence
MYOYAY Expandable Garden Fence
MYOYAY
What we like: That it’s handmade
What we don’t like: The higher than average price tag
This attractive handmade wooden fence is the perfect outdoor accessory. What’s great about this retractable fence is the design. The traditional criss-cross pattern and brown finish help it blend in with the natural surroundings, and the accordion-style collapsing mechanism allows for easy opening and closing.
The high-quality corrosion-resistant paint means this product will remain in great condition for years, regardless of your location's climate or the irrigation system.
What makes this fence unique for gardening is that it perfectly suits ivy, vines, roses, and other climbing plants, allowing you to transform it into a chic natural decorative feature.
EasyBaby Retractable Pet and Baby Gate
EasyBaby Retractable Pet and Baby Gate
EasyBaby
What we like: The sturdy design
What we don’t like: Requires measuring and a screwdriver
This retractable gate for pets and babies can be installed indoors and outdoors. It can be installed at the top or bottom of a staircase, too, to ensure that your home is safe for all members of your family.
It comes in three shades: black, white, and grey. The mesh can be completely retracted when not in use, so it won’t disrupt the visual flow of the space. As the mesh is partially see-through, babies and pets won't feel as though they are separated from the rest of the family.
The only downside to this product is that it must be drilled into your wall or patio. This makes it impractical for renters.
Corner Retractable Folding Screen
Corner Retractable Folding Screen
Abba Patio
What we like: The muted colors
What we don’t like: Does not come with instructions
This double-sided outdoor retractable fence is perfect for shade, wind-blocking, and privacy. Unlike a conventional retractable side screen, this offers coverage on two sides.
This fence easily retracts and pulls out manually using an ergonomic handle. The retracting mechanism provides good flexibility for smooth operation. The retractable fence can be rolled back into the house or apartment when not in use. This expandable outdoor gate can extend up to 6’ x 20’, fitting perfectly alongside an average to tall fence.
This is perfect for any outdoor area such as a patio or balcony. The installation is easy, although it does not come with instructions.
Sunnyglade Privacy Screen
Sunnyglade Privacy Screen
Sunnyglade
What we like: It serves as a privacy screen to put on top of a fence
What we don’t like: Cannot function without a fence for support
This 6’ x 50’ privacy screen can be wrapped around your outdoor fence or patio. It is highly durable, has fine stitching, and reinforced brass grommets on each side. It is made of sun-protected fabric, so the color won’t fade. The screen comes with 80 straps to hold the screen in place.
You can assemble the screen in three easy steps. The assembly is easier than with other retractable fences because there is no need to screw holes in the ground. The first step in assembly is to measure the size of the fence, next attach the panel to the fence surface with zip ties, and finally adjust and tighten the zip ties.
This privacy screen is an economical way to add privacy and to block wind gusts. The only downside is that you must already have a fence for support.
Buying Guide
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Babies of all kinds, human, canine or feline, can move quickly and put themselves in danger before an adult human can catch them. An outdoor retractable gate is what comes particularly handy in keeping your children, puppies or kittens safe.
An outdoor retractable gate can help convert a patio or backyard into a play space that is sufficiently protected that you can have time to do a little handwork or prune the roses without being afraid that you’ll need to capture a young companion from a nearby busy street or from investigating some other hazard.
An outdoor retractable gate can also be used indoors. It can be installed at the top of a set of stairs or in the doorway between the kitchen and living room. Although it is difficult to completely baby-proof any room, a physical barrier can keep young beings out from underfoot in truly hazardous areas, such as kitchens. While a gate is never the complete answer it can buy precious seconds needed to snatch a little one from harm.
Outdoor retractable gates can also be used as security barriers. These gates, similar to the ones seen in malls after-hours, are usually made of telescoping metal mesh designed to discourage intruders.
One excellent choice for young puppies and for human children is the Dreambaby retractable mesh gate. The hinge side is attached to one wall, and the latch mechanism to the other. The fine mesh precludes any possibility of an infant getting caught in the scissor action of older styles of a retractable gate. Mesh gates can also be used as a protective barrier to protect young beings from falling out of second story windows.
As children and puppies grow, they can become determined and clever about getting over, around or through gates. When selecting gates, consider the mesh or grating sizes. Look for gates that have openings that are too small for your child or pet to poke their head through the opening. Outdoor retractable gates can vary in size or type, from small garden gates to driveway gates or even pull-down mesh protectors for your garage. Gates should be capable of being placed sufficiently securely that it is unlikely to be knocked down by an infant in a walker or a knot of tumbling puppies.
Small kittens – less than six weeks old might be restrained by a mesh gate, like those used for human babies or puppies. But as your tiny feline grows, he or she will climb. As soon as your tiny scrap of mischief is steady on all four paws, “Up” will become a favorite direction. For this reason, a kitten “gate” will need to be more like a full-sized door to prevent bold adventurers from making it over the top. For outdoor adventures, city cats need a cat enclosure to allow them to explore grass and sunshine safely.
