Top Tips for Renting Inflatable Water Slides in Rhode Island

Renting a water slide for your party is one of the best ways to entertain kids and adults during the warm months in Rhode Island. At My Cousin Vinny’s Rentals, we specialize in safe, affordable, and exciting inflatable water slide rentals for all types of events — from backyard birthdays to school field days and corporate summer outings. But before you hit "book now," there are a few important things to keep in mind to ensure your event goes off without a hitch.

1. Choose the Right Water Slide for Your Event

Inflatable water slides come in a variety of shapes, themes, and sizes. Whether you're hosting a toddler-friendly backyard party or a large-scale community event, it's important to select the right slide for your space and age group. Here’s what to consider:

Small water slides: Ideal for kids aged 3–6, perfect for tight spaces and smaller backyards.
Medium and large water slides: Suitable for kids, teens, and adults. These offer longer slides, splash pools, and dual lanes for races.
Combo bounce house with water slide: Combines jumping and sliding into one fun unit. Great for all-ages events.

Need help choosing? Our team can recommend the best inflatable water slide rental based on your guest list, budget, and venue.

2. Make Sure You Have Enough Space

Before booking your rental, measure your available yard or event space. Our water slides range from 15 to over 25 feet in length and height. We recommend allowing at least 3–5 feet of clearance around the slide for safety and setup.

Also consider the surface. We can set up on grass, asphalt, or concrete — but please avoid rocky or sloped surfaces. For park setups, we offer generator rentals and can assist with permits.

3. Understand Water and Power Requirements

Each inflatable slide requires:

A standard garden hose for continuous water supply
A 110V electrical outlet for the blower

If your location doesn’t have access to water or power, don’t worry — we rent out generators and can provide water-saving solutions to reduce waste.

4. Safety Always Comes First

Our Rhode Island water slide rentals are commercial-grade, safety-certified, and inspected after every use. We also clean and sanitize each inflatable thoroughly before delivery. When we arrive, we anchor the unit securely using stakes or sandbags, depending on the surface.

We recommend adult supervision at all times. We’ll walk you through all safety guidelines at delivery to make sure everyone has fun — safely!

5. Book Early — Especially in Summer!

Summer weekends and holidays are the busiest time for water slide rentals. To ensure you get the slide you want on the date you need, we recommend booking at least 2–3 weeks in advance. We deliver to homes, parks, schools, churches, and event venues throughout Providence, Cranston, Warwick, North Providence, Smithfield, Barrington, and surrounding Rhode Island areas.

Events Perfect for Water Slide Rentals

Birthday parties
Graduation parties
School field days
Church picnics
Fourth of July celebrations
Neighborhood block parties
Summer camps
Company picnics
End-of-school celebrations

Looking to level up your party? Add a foam machine rental or concession machine for an unforgettable experience!

Book the Best Water Slide Rentals in Rhode Island

Booking your inflatable water slide is easy with My Cousin Vinny’s Rentals. Simply:

Browse our inventory online
Choose your date and location
Click “Add to Cart” on your favorite slide
Complete your secure checkout

You’ll receive confirmation and our team will reach out to coordinate delivery and setup. Prefer to book by phone? Call us at 401-824-4994 and we’ll be happy to assist you.

Keep This in Mind When Renting a Water Slide