It can be tough to think of new ways to spend time together as a family. Sometimes the house can start to feel cramped with running around, finding matching socks and keeping toys in order. It might be time to step into the outdoors and explore the world of your backyard.

Families can discover new activities away from the TV, laundry and kitchen table, when they have a lakeside Gazebo waiting for them outside.

1. Fishing – Your Gazebo bench makes the perfect step stool for younger kids to hop on and make their own personal fishing deck. Safely glimpse the water, watch the fish and (with mom and dad’s help) reel in dinner for all to enjoy.
2. Eating – Eating dinner outside always feels like a special occasion. The kids can use outside voices and there’s no danger of spilling juice and staining the carpet. With an outdoor picnic – on a table in the Gazebo or simply using a blanket – even peanut butter and jelly sandwiches taste better.
3. Resting – When it’s time for mom to have a little rest and relaxation, the Gazebo is the perfect destination. Whether she wants to bring along a book, enjoy the calm view of the water or drift asleep for a nap, a lounge chair is all she will need.
4. Playing – Limiting screen time can be a full-time job, especially when someone is begging for one more episode or grabbing the tablet to play a game. Leave the electronics outside and bring toys or board games outside for a change of scenery.
5. Imagining – To a child, a Gazebo provides a canvas for the imagination. It can be a playhouse, ready to house dolls and pretend kitchen sets. It can also be a fort for storing the best toys and fending off invaders.

Customize your Gazebo plans by adding benches, screens or windows. Before you know it, the space by your lake will be a place for the family to play, eat and explore.