The 10 Best Wooden Wagons

Handmade in the Amish tradition of craftsmanship, the Berlin Flyer (appx. $166) features rugged all-terrain tires and tip-less steering for safely transporting up to 300 pounds of kids, pets or cargo, plus removable rails painted in your choice of several bright, nontoxic colors.

For little ones just getting the hang of that whole upright mobility thing, the Hape Red Wonder (about $75) is a delightful sidekick, helping to build strength, dexterity and confidence by serving in turns as a walker, a ride-on toy, and a hauler for playmates and treasures alike.

With the Collections Etc. Amish Planter (appx. $27), you can create vibrant seasonal displays to celebrate the abundance of your garden, or use it to showcase your creativity, filling it with decorative items that add charm and character to outdoor spaces.

Designed to evoke fond childhood memories, the Radio Flyer Classic Walker (appx. $68) offers a cozy and inviting ride for beloved plushies, as well as the benefit of a little extra support to stabilize young adventurers' unsteady gaits as they engage in playful exploration.

By swapping out a rugged set of wheels for sleigh runners on the heavy-duty undercarriage of the Millside Industries Convertible (around $130), you can transform it from a rolling cart to a sled, ready to whiz across the landscape in all seasons and weather conditions.

The Haba Walker (around $117) doubles as a doll stroller, with an extra seat for a playmate to accompany them on their ride. Adjustable wheels can be set to provide additional resistance for stability and gait training, making it a fun, multifunctional toy for active preschoolers.

As iconic a cultural element as apple pie and yellow school buses, the Radio Flyer All-Terrain Cargo (appx. $149) is the way one generation after another traces familiar paths between destinations great and small — from local parks and libraries to friends' houses and back home again.

From Carts Vermont (around $325) comes a handy, all-around solution for your yard work and landscaping needs. Designed to hold hundreds of pounds of soil amendments, gardening tools and other essentials, it offers the utility of a wheelbarrow with a lot more cargo space and stability.

Offered in a variety of whimsical, kid-friendly designs, the Labebe Walker (around $42) provides a bit of extra support for healthy balance and coordination as children frolic to and fro, as well as a way to take their favorite toys along for the ride.

A practical and utilitarian option for whatever jobs you have to do in the great outdoors, the Strongway Yard Cart (about $125) has a rigid, powder-coated steel frame with an aluminum-edged plywood body and a removable rear panel for easy loading and unloading.