Are you looking to build a new pool in your backyard? Do you have young children at home? It’s important to design a kid-friendly pool so your little ones can enjoy it. Plus, making your pool more kid-friendly also means making it safer for them to use, so you can have peace of mind. Not to mention you’ll probably enjoy the new features as much as your kids do! Learn about how to design a pool with your kids in mind, in our blog.
How to Design a Kid-Friendly Pool
Safety First
Safety should always be your first priority with any pool, but the importance of safety is even greater when there are kids around. Here are a few features you can install to make your pool safer.
Automatic Retractable Pool Cover
An automatic pool cover is convenient for a number of reasons. It’s retractable, so you don’t have to do any work to put it on the pool. Plus, it’s strong enough that it would prevent anyone from falling into the pool, even if they fell on the cover.
Gate Alarm System
All pools are required to have a fence around them. You can go the extra mile by adding a gate alarm system that triggers when someone opens the gate. This way you’ll know if one of the kids heads out to the pool deck without telling you.
Beach-Style Entry
In the pool itself, consider installing a gradual beach-style entry as opposed to steps. This is safer for kids as it reduces their risk of tripping coming in and out of the pool. Plus, it looks cool!
Water Features
There are tons of kid-friendly pool water features you can add to your pool that will turn it into a fun waterpark for kids! All of these features can be installed in a backyard pool:
- Waterfalls
- Jets
- Fountains
- Slides
- Wading pools
- And more!
Natural Features
A popular design trend with new pools is to make them look more like a natural body of water. This is done with extensive landscaping and features like waterfalls. Not only does this look beautiful, it will definitely get any kids’ imagination going. Going to the backyard pool can be like going into a whole new world with a natural pool!
Build a New Pool and Pay Off Your Bills
With a loan from HFS Financial, you can pay for both your bills and your new pool at the same time! Are you interested in learning more? Contact us today or fill out one of our simple 60-second loan applications!