Category Archives: Pool Fun

Pool Accessories, Pool Fun

Feeling Hot, Hot, Hot? Relax and Stay Cool with a Pool Lounger

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Pool Lounge with Canopy

What’s the number one way to stay cool and relaxed in the swimming pool on hot summer days?  Hopping up and down in the water is certainly cooling, but most people don’t want to do this for extended periods of time.  The other alternative is lounging pool side on the patio furniture.  While this may be comfortable and relaxing, it isn’t particularly cooling.

Pool lounges offer the best of both worlds in that they allow you to stay cool in the pool while stretching out comfortably at the same time.  Some pool lounges come equipped with adjustable canopy tops that give you control over the amount of sun exposure you have.  Some lounges include drink holders and comfort features like head rests, foot rests, and reclining backs.  Finding the ideal pool lounge is simply a matter of knowing which features you desire most.

Achieving that perfect balance of outdoor relaxation and relief from the heat is easy when you have a pool lounge at your fingertips.  Nothing else meets those two needs as effectively.

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.
Pool and Spa Safety, Pool Fun

Break a World Record and Help Prevent Drowning

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Swimming Safety

You can help set a world record on June 14, 2011, when you join the “World’s Largest Swimming Lesson” in your community.  The goal of this event is to raise awareness about the importance of teaching children how to swim.   A whopping 3,971 people from 34 states and 5 countries participated in this event in 2010 — you can help break that record in 2011.

The “World’s Largest Swimming Lesson” was put together by a coalition of the nation’s leading water safety and training organizations, including the International Swim Instructors Association, National Recreation and Parks Association, United States Swim School Association, and the World Waterpark Association, among others.  By raising awareness about water safety, these organizations hope to reduce incidents of accidental drowning, which is the second leading cause of death for children ages 1-14.

To find out where you can participate in the “World’s Largest Swimming Lesson” in your community, or to become a host facility for this record-breaking event, visit the event website at www.worldslargestswimminglesson.org.

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