10 Kid-Friendly Picnic Tables for Playtime and Mealtime

The sun is out, so that means we want our kids to be outside too! It will be much easier to lure the kiddos into the yard if you make it fun, comfortable, with kid-sized places to hang.

Picnic tables are a great way to encourage kids to get out there and soak up that vitamin D—without taking over the adult tables with their art projects, LEGO builds, puzzles, and juice boxes.

Picnic tables designed for kids are also a great way to upgrade family meal times outside, with manageable chairs and table heights created with little arms and legs in mind. (And yes, you will see table manners improve when kids’ feet can touch the ground and they can easily access their plate and silverware).

Plus, you’ll all be thrilled to have your very own space for your own projects and snacks!

Best Picnic Tables for Kids

• Best Round Table + Umbrella: Khaleesi Kids Round Table and Chair Set
• Best Picnic-Play Table: Outsunny Kids Sand & Water & Picnic Table
• Best Table + Playhouse: KidKraft Modern Outdoor Playhouse + Picnic Table
• Best Splurge: KidKraft Outdoor Table and Bench Set
• Best Budget: Little Tikes Easy Store
• Cutest: Costzon Kids Table and Chair Set
• Best Minimalist: Lifetime Kid’s Picnic Table
• Most Colorful: Costzon Kids Picnic Table Set
• Best for Big Groups: Little Tikes Fold n’ Store Picnic Table
• Best Indoor-Outdoor: Costzon Kids Plastic Table and Chairs

What to Consider

A picnic table for kids seems like a no-brainer purchase, until you have the wrong one in your space. Keep these few things in mind, and your chances of finding the perfect one for you and your family’s needs increases exponentially.

Age

There’s a big difference between the perfect table for a toddler and a big kid, and only a few that suit both. We have tables that are ideal for younger and older kids, and a few that work for everyone.

Seating

Tables and chairs tend to work better for small spaces. If you opt for a picnic table with benches, figure out if it would work better for your family’s needs and the size of your space to have detached or attached benches.

Umbrella

Several of our picnic tables come with umbrellas, but not all do. If you plan to put your table out in the direct sunlight, you may want one with an umbrella.

Size

The picnic tables we include below vary in size considerably and seat between two and eight kids. Bistro-style tables and chairs are great for small spaces, porches, and even balconies. If you want your crew to be able to spread out, there are plenty of roomier options as well.

How We Selected

We reviewed hundreds of options, combing through professional and consumer assessments before compiling this compendium of top-rated picnic tables. We included a variety of styles covering a range of price points, in a bid to find something that would be just right for you, your family and your space.