Category Archives: Outdoor Entertaining

Outdoor Entertaining, Pool Accessories, Pool Fun

Pool Floats to Entertain Kids ALL Summer

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While most kids long for summer, it can also become monotonous very quickly. Doing the same time, day in and day out, can become dull after awhile. Even something as fun as a swimming pool loses its appeal over time if it remains the same. Give your child some excitement in the pool this summer with one of these amazing pool floats. Whether for one child or a party full, you can find something that will please. Click on the links below for more information on each great choice! Many more are available at BackyardcityPools.com. Happy summer!

Labyrinth Island Pool Float

Labyrinth Island Float

Swimming Pool SeeSaw Float

See Saw Float

Arcade Shooter Float

Arcade Shooter Pool Float

Boathouse Pool Floats

Water Wheel

Swimming Pool Water Wheel

Outdoor Entertaining, Pool Fun

No Public Pool This Summer? No Problem.

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Above Ground Pool

Public swimming pools across the country are closing due to budget cuts and monetary deficits ( http://bit.ly/jQaRCN ). Because public pools can be costly to maintain due to the huge volume of swimmers, they are considered an unnecessary extravagance in many cities. This takes away a staple summer past-time from both kids and parents in the affected towns. If your local public pool has closed, bring the pool experience to your own home! Pool ownership is affordable and fun! Here are a few options that you can choose from:

  • In Ground Pools are available in many shapes and sizes. They offer a long-term solution for many families looking for an at-home swimming option. However, they are very costly to install and can represent an investment of $20,000+.
  • Traditional Above Ground Pools are available in a wide variety of sizes and are great for large families or if you have frequent visitors. They are much less expensive that in ground pools and are easy to maintain. You can usually have your pool set up in one or more days (compared to weeks or even months with an in ground pool).
  • Soft-sided Splash Pools are similar to traditional above ground pools, but more simple. You can have the pool set up and filling with water in around one hour. It does not require tools and can be easily stored when not in use. They are available in several sizes and depths.
Innovative Solutions, Outdoor Entertaining, Pool Accessories

Smart Summer Solution: Keep the Party in the Pool

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Pool Party Pool Furniture

The last thing most people want to do once they’re in the swimming pool is get out of the swimming pool.  Sure, getting out is necessary sometimes, but it would be great to be able to enjoy that refreshing water as long as possible.  Whether it’s lunch time, snack time, or party time, you can stay in the pool longer thanks to Pool Party Pool Furniture which is designed to go in the shallow end of your pool.

Pool Party Pool Furniture is not floating furniture, nor is it affixed in any way to the pool’s bottom.  Two key ingredients make this pool furniture unique.  First, the furniture pieces are designed to fill quickly with water when submerged so that they are naturally weighted down in the pool.  Second, specialized foot pads prevent the furniture legs from damaging the pool bottom, no matter what material it’s made from.  Pool Party Furniture can be used on the pool deck, too.  The water-filled pieces drain quickly as they are lifted out of the water.

Kids, teens, and adults appreciate the convenience and novelty of lounging on the patio furniture and enjoying the pool at the same time.  Visit with friends, chat on the phone, read a book, or enjoy a meal without having to leave the water.  Pool Party Pool Furniture is a smart and innovative solution for pool-loving families.

Outdoor Entertaining, Pool Fun

The Key Ingredient for Endless Summer Fun at Home

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Above Ground Pool

Summer vacations aren’t as appealing in 2011, thanks to painfully high gas prices and a poor economy.  Staying home and saving money is becoming the plan of choice for more and more homeowners.  Summer “staycations” don’t need to be a drag, though, if you provide the proper entertainment.

Without a doubt, the easiest, most cost-effective and boredom busting way to create a high quality summer vacation at home is to install an above ground pool.  More affordable than in ground pools, above ground pools offer year after year of warm weather fun and entertainment for family and friends.  Above ground pools are an ideal destination for neighborhood gatherings, holiday celebrations, and private family relaxation.  They also provide a fun way for adults and kids to burn energy and stay fit.

Summer vacations are more enjoyable for everyone when the long days are filled with engaging activity.  Nothing fulfills that need more effectively than a swimming pool full of water.  Above ground pools offer so much in the way of entertainment that they are, arguably, the only ingredient necessary for the ideal summer “staycation.”

Outdoor Entertaining, Pool Accessories, Pool Fun

Create an At-Home Water Park to Save Money and Hassle

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Crowded Water Park

Water parks may be fun for kids, but parents often cringe when water park season comes along.  Admission fees, locker rental, food costs, long lines, and that marathon of a walk to and from the car make a day at the water park feel like a wallet-emptying hassle.

More and more, homeowners are choosing to create their own water park in the backyard swimming pool.  The first place most people start is with a water park-worthy slide.  Pool Slides come in all shapes and sizes, but finding the right one for your family is simply a matter of knowing what they like.  Does your family prefer a water slide with twists and turns?  Or, do they like one that shoots them straight down like a rocket into the water?  Once you determine their preferences, selecting a slide should be easy.

At-home water parks are great fun for everyone.  Parents can relax at the poolside without shelling out lots of money for the privilege to do so, and kids can enjoy hours of fun and excitement without having to wait in long lines.  It’s a completely win/win situation.

G-Force 360 Degree Pool Slide   Aqua Blast Slide