Summer Olympics inspiring you to get outside and move? Take advantage of the momentum — and the plentiful warm days still to come — to add a playful element to your yard or patio. It could be something as small as a dartboard or as big as a putting green, as simple as a bench for board games or as complex as a children’s play fort with all the bells and whistles.
Whether you have kids at home or grandkids who visit — or you’re a kid at heart yourself — the 12 outdoor spaces below, including one where the homeowners found their pro on Houzz, offer plenty of ideas for summer fun for all ages in yards of various sizes. No intense training required.
