How to Draw a Playground Slide (Easy Step by Step)
A playground slide is a great first drawing because it is mostly straight lines and one big curve. You will build it from a rounded square, a pill shape, and a swoopy hill. Add a ladder, two legs and a few tufts of grass at the end, and it looks like a real playground.
- Easy
- 10 minutes
- 6 steps
You need: paper, a pencil, an eraser, and crayons or markers for coloring.
Start drawingIn this article (7 sections)
How to draw a playground slide step by step
How to Draw a Playground Slide · tinyhandscreate.com
Step 1: The top box
Draw a rounded square near the top, like a little house for the person about to slide. Leave the bottom open for now.
Step 2: The platform floor
Close the bottom of the box with a flat line that sticks out a little past each side. This is the floor where kids stand before they slide.
Step 3: The long slide
Draw a flat line across the top of the platform floor to make it a long, rounded pill shape. Then, from its right end, draw two curved lines that swoop down like a hill and end in a small flat edge.
Step 4: The ladder sides
From under the left side of the platform, draw two long slanted lines going down. Make them lean a little, like the sides of a tall ladder.
Step 5: Ladder steps and grass
Draw four short flat lines across the ladder, from one side to the other, spaced evenly like steps. Then add a small tuft of grass near the bottom of the ladder.
Step 6: The legs and more grass
Draw one straight line down from the middle of the platform to the ground. Then draw a short straight line down from under the slide, and add two more tufts of grass.
All done!
Go over your lines with a marker, then color it in.
Finished your playground slide? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a seesaw or how to draw a traffic light next.
Tips for drawing a playground slide
- Draw the slide curves in one smooth motion, starting at the platform and swooping down. If a line wobbles, try again lightly first.
- Make the ladder steps the same distance apart. Count them as you go and stop at four.
- Keep the two ladder sides leaning the same way so they look like a matching pair.
Free playground slide coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this playground slide coloring page at full size and print it. It is the same drawing you just learned, with clean lines ready for crayons or markers.
How to color your playground slide drawing
Try a red box on top, a bright blue slide, and a yellow ladder. Color the grass green. For a creative twist, color the slide like a rainbow with stripes from top to bottom.
Playground slide fun fact for kids
Many playground slides today are made of plastic or metal, and a metal slide can get very hot when it sits in the sun.
Questions about drawing a playground slide
What shapes do I need to draw a slide?
You need a rounded square for the top, a long pill shape for the platform, and straight lines for the ladder and legs. The slide itself is two long curved lines.
How do I make the slide curve look smooth?
Start at the platform and draw each curve in one slow, steady motion. Drawing a light pencil line first can help you plan where it goes.
How do I make my slide look more fun?
Add a few tufts of grass at the bottom and a bright color on the slide. A rainbow of stripes down the slide is another fun choice.
