Lake Toys

A lake toy gives kids, teens, and guests a reason to be in the water instead of on the dock or on a screen. Anchored out from shore, a bouncer, slide, or swim platform also sets up a dedicated play area away from boat traffic and shallow drop-offs.

It suits:

• family lakefronts and pond owners
• camps and youth groups
• resorts and rental operations
• water with enough open space to moor a platform

If your pond is not ready for swimming yet, start with our guide on how to make a pond swimmable.

The first split is simple: does the toy stay anchored in place, or does it get pulled behind a boat?

Water bouncers

A water bouncer is an all-inflatable platform with the jump surface connected straight to the tube. It gives a softer, easier-to-board bounce and packs down lighter.

Choose a water bouncer when younger kids, casual lounging, and quick setup matter more than big air. PondHaven carries the Island Hopper Bounce n Splash line and the Rave Sports Bongo.

Water trampolines

Water trampolines are built for real rebound, putting more height behind each jump.

Choose a water trampoline when teens and adults want athletic bounce and bigger jumps. PondHaven carries the Rave Sports Aqua Jump and the Island Hopper 15 Classic, 20 Acrobat, and 25 Giant Jump.

Water parks

A water park pairs a bouncer or trampoline with a slide and other climbing pieces as one set.

Choose a water park when you want several activities in one purchase instead of buying a base unit and attachments separately. The Island Hopper Gator 13, Gator 15, and 15 Lakeside Water Park work this way.

Banana boats and towables

Banana boats are multi-chamber inflatable sleds that riders sit on while a boat pulls them across the water.

Choose a banana boat when you want group rides instead of a stationary play spot. Island Hopper builds them for 3 up to 14 riders. These need a powered boat or personal watercraft to tow them, so they do not work as anchored swim platforms.

Floating docks and platforms

The Island Hopper Patio Dock is a 15' x 6' floating platform that supports over 2,000 lbs, and the Island Runner is a pontoon platform that works on its own or interconnected with others.

Choose a dock or platform when you want a stable lounge area, a place to stage swimmers, or a bridge between toys.

Attachments

Slides, launchers, logs, and swings attach to a compatible base unit. The Island Hopper Double Blaster launches two riders at once, and the Rave Sports Rope Swing offers a floating swing with a padded frame, braided rope, and galvanized steel frame as an alternative to a tree or dock swing.

Choose attachments when you already own a bouncer or trampoline and want to add an activity. Check the fit list, because attachments are built for specific models.

Start with the group, then the water.

How many people will use it at once

Platform sizes run from compact 10-foot models up to 25-foot trampolines. As a rough guide from the product listings, the Island Hopper 15 Lakeside Water Bouncer holds up to 5 kids or 4 adults at once, and the 17-foot Bounce n Splash gives a 14-foot jump surface.

Towables scale the same way, from 3-person family boats up to the 14-person Banana Buss for camps and resorts.

How much bounce you want

Lighter bouncers suit mixed ages and easy boarding. Trampolines are aimed at bigger jumps and older riders. The Island Hopper 20 Acrobat is built for big air, with a 20-foot jumping surface and room to flip.

If you plan to add on later

Some attachments are model specific. The Island Hopper Bouncer Slide is made for the 10' and 13' Bounce n Splash bouncers, and the Rave Sports Aqua Launch fits the Aqua Jump 150 and 200, Classic Aqua Jump 15', 20' and 25', and Bongo 15' and 20'. Check compatibility before buying an add-on for a unit you already own.