17 Strong, Kid-Proofed Inflatable Pools That Won't Pop Easily

While your dream of having a heated swimming pool in your backyard may seem like it’s never going to happen, get your hands on the next best thing with the inflatable pools on this list. From fun designs for babies to family-sized pools, inflate them in minutes for hours of fun.

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Intex Oval Frame Pool Set

Ideal for narrow gardens that won’t fit a large, circular pool, this Intex oval frame pool set has a capacity of nearly 4,400 gallons. With the Krystal Clear filter pump, enjoy clean, fresh water whether you’re playing ball games with the family or relaxing without the kids.

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Intex Easy Set Pool Set

One of the easiest pools out there to assemble, with the Intex Easy Set you’ll spend less time inflating and more time relaxing in this 15-foot by 42-inch pool. And when it’s time to empty it, you can connect a hose to the drain plug to control the flow of water away from the house.

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Intex Easy Set Pool Set

Watch the DVD to see how easy this Intex pool is to set up – it’s ready to fill with water in just 30 minutes. At 18 feet by 48 inches and holding over 5,400 gallons, it’s big enough for the family to enjoy together.

$409.99

Summer Waves Quick Set Inflatable Ring Pool Set

The perfect size for the kids to splash around in when the weather heats up, this 12-foot Summer Waves inflatable ring pool can be assembled in minutes, and it’s ready to fill with water straightaway. With a filter pump and chlorinator, it’s just as easy to keep clean too.

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Intex Oval Frame Pool Set

Bring the pool from your vacation to your backyard at home with this Intex oval frame pool set. Complete with a filter pump and pool cover, maintenance is quick and easy so you can spend your days relaxing in the pool rather than cleaning it.

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Intex Lazy Fish Baby Shade Pool

Keep little ones out of the sun with this baby shade pool. The fun orange fish design holds 14 gallons of water, so youngsters can cool off in the garden when the temperature rises. In the colder months, you can even use it as a ball pit for their playroom.

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Intex Easy Set Pool

No tools are required to set up this Intex pool – the kids won’t have time to get impatient, as it takes minutes to inflate the top rail with air and fill the pool with water. With a diameter of 8 feet, it holds almost 240 gallons so they can cool off in the heat.

$24.49

Intex Easy Set Pool Set with Filter Pump

The kids won’t want to come inside when this pool is set up outdoors. The 120 volt filter pump will keep the pool clean during continuous use over the warmer months, and with durable, laminated PVC sidewalls, it can withstand bumps when gentle splashing turns in to play fighting.

$115.41

Intex Whale Spray Pool

Youngsters will feel safe sitting on the back of this smiling, blow-up whale. The fun design is practical too, as the tail provides shade when the sun is beating down. There’s a built-in sprayer that plugs in to the garden hose to cool them off, too.

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Intex Whale Shade Inflatable Pool

Little ones don’t have to miss out on the fun – this shallow pool has a whale design with a built-in sunshade to keep the scorching sun off of babies’ sensitive skin. Inflate it in your backyard or take it with you to the beach for hours of fun.

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Intex Baby Pool

Little ones will have a safe play area to escape the heat (and their bigger, splashier siblings) with this bright green Intex inflatable pool. Holding 15 gallons of water, the child-sized pool has a soft, padded floor so kids can sit and play in comfort, and there’s a repair patch to quickly mend punctures.

$12.90

Intex Swimming Pool Easy Set

With durable sidewalls that resist damage from abrasion or sunlight, this pool will keep kids entertained throughout the summer months. It’s simple to inflate and you can start to fill it with water within 10 minutes; it even comes with a DVD with easy-to-follow instructions.

$53.95

Intex Smiley Giraffe Inflatable Baby Pool

With inflatable rings and hanging noise-makers, your little one will have endless fun playing in this pool. The cute giraffe design holds 14 gallons of water, making it the perfect size for toddlers to splash about in as they get used to being in the water.

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Sable Inflatable Swimming Pool

This large, blow-up pool comfortably fits 3 children (or 2 adults if you ever get time to yourself) – the rectangular design from Sable holds over 260 gallons of water, so the family can cool off on hot, summer days, while the extra wide sidewalls are cushioned to help you to relax.

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Intex Fantasy Castle Inflatable Play Center

Your kids can be the kings and queens of the castle with this inflatable fantasy play center. The design includes a slide, as well as a dragon that doesn’t breathe fire but sprays water instead – attach the garden hose to the Dragon Bop Bag sprayer to shower the kids with water.

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Intex Summer Lovin' Beach Play Center Pool

Kids can hit the beach in the garden with this Intex inflatable play pool. There are fun graphics of sea creatures, as well as a dolphin that sprays water, and the pool comes with 6 balls so kids can play a game or just cool off under the removable sun shade.

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Ocean Inflatable Play Center

Take the family on vacation – to the backyard. With a blow-up palm tree and even a turtle, kids will think they’re in paradise as they splash around in this play center. They’ll have more fun playing on the slide and with the ring toss game than they would on a 10-hour flight.

$66.70

3 Easy Diy Swimming Pools

Diy Stock Tank Pool

If you don’t want to look out at a big, inflatable pool in your garden throughout the summer months, have a look at this post to see how you can make a stylish pool using a galvanized steel stock tank. You can even turn it in to a hot tub in the winter.

How to Build a Natural Swimming Pool

If you’re after a swimming pool that looks natural, rather than one made out of fiberglass, read this article to see how you can create a pool that blends in with the surroundings in your garden by hand. The digging will be worth it when you can relax in your backyard eco-system.

Diy Pallet Swimming Pool

Swimming pools don’t have to cost the earth – check out this post to see how you can create a permanent pool in your backyard using wooden pallets for about $200. It may not sound glamorous, but when you’re relaxing in your pool making your neighbors jealous, you’ll forget about its humble structure.