Above ground pools are available on Amazon

Want to turn your yard into a summer oasis without digging up the entire lawn? Amazon has the shimmering, sparkling pool your heart desires, and now’s the time to snag one. The best above-ground accommodations often quadruple the price (we checked) or sell out in warm weather. Here we help you to find the best pool for your garden and lifestyle. We found big, best-selling steel frames, a roomy inflatable ring pool, and a splurge-worthy hardwall model — we even threw in a collapsing $34 doggy pool for Buster for fun. Staycation here we come!

Round steel frame pool

best way

Bestway Steel Pro Max 15′ x 42″ Round Pool

Rated Amazon’s #1 Best Seller and “Most Wish For” pool, the 15-foot Steel Pro Max is a no-brainer. The puncture-resistant round pool holds 3,955 gallons of water and includes a filter, pump, ladder and cover. Assembling the rust- and corrosion-resistant Seal & Lock frame is easy, buyers say. Also available in sizes as small as 10ft or as tall as 18ft.

$379 at Amazon

We love that the frame is rust resistant because So, it holds water! It’s straightforward with two bodies and easy to set up for its debut, and best of all, no tools are required. One of the 3,400 five-star fans wrote, “Super easy assembly, high quality, HUGE pool!”

Another enthused: “Wow I’m impressed!!! They shipped it the same day and we received it extremely early. The pool is fantastic – very sturdy and easy to set up. … Extremely happy with our pool and Amazon customer service.”

Steel frame oval pool

It’s important to think about your space when choosing a pool. And even if your garden calls for a smaller option, you still want something permanent that you can actually use. “This pool is worth it, it’s worth it,” declared one fan. “Best investment we’ve made for the hot summer months….We have a small backyard in Chicago and the size was just right!”

Another loves it for working out: “We added a floor mat underneath for the gym…so when I’m in the pool to work out it’s like being in a gym…Adding a bungee cord makes me swim even better than I can with one.” real endless pool, because if I need to stop and take a break, the water is calm (no water pressure in front of my face).”

Rectangular pool with steel frame

Intex

Intex 18’x9’x52″ Ultra XTR pool set with sand filter pump

$850$2,000Save $1,150

If you’re really serious about it, consider this whale of a pool that comes with a sand pump (so you’ll save money over time because the brand says you don’t have to buy expensive replacement filters). The 18-footer is nearly 60% cheaper and holds 4,545 gallons of water. It comes with a high quality non-slip ladder, top cover and floor cloth. Includes a two-year warranty.

$850 at Amazon

At nearly 60% off, this is a great deal on a fantastic Intex swimming pool built to withstand serious summer activity. “Pool party time!!!” wrote one delighted buyer. “Thanks to Amazon I was able to afford this wonderful retreat from the heat. I couldn’t take another summer plus, now I’m the cool grandma.”

Another big fan added: “This thing is awesome. Why did I wait so long to buy one?!”

Solid wall pool

Lake Effect Pools

Lake Effect Meadows Reprieve 24′ Circular Above Ground Pool

Do you want a pool that will last for many years? Look for a hard wall. The others above have a steel frame, but this one has resin-coated steel side panels. The round 24-foot model stands 52 inches tall and can hold a whopping 14,500 gallons of water. It also has an oval shape and comes in 13 sizes and nine styles. Includes 25 gauge bedrock overlap liner, cover strip and a wide mouth skimmer. Pump not included.

$2,799 at Amazon

Installing a durable, hardwall pool like this might be difficult for the average person, buyers say, but what a result. “This was the best decision our family has ever made,” enthused one fan. “It took some effort to build, although the earthworks were the bulk of the work. But the reward was worth it. Great value for money and being able to go onto our deck and cool off in that sparkling blue water is amazing. The company was great to deal with and quick to respond. Shipping was fast and very responsive. …Will recommend it to everyone I know!!”

Inflatable ring top pool

Intex

Intex Easy Set 15’x48″ inflatable

A #1 Amazon best-seller, this spacious Intex pool is made from a puncture-resistant, triple-layer material and uses patented HydroAeration technology that creates bubbles and keeps the water moving. It holds up to 3,736 gallons of water and includes a cartridge filter pump, ground cloth, and pool cover.

$292 at Amazon

With over 6,600 five-star reviews, this simple pool is a definite hit. Super easy setup was a plus for these happy grandparents: “Instant pool. Literally inflate the top ring and fill it with water. Was great for my… grandkids and big enough for me to use a lounger float.” Another fan gushed, “WOW! Don’t think twice! BUY IT NOW!” but added the helpful advice of leveling the ground with a couple of sacks of sand for best results.

Bonus: Portable pool

Jecoo

Jecoo children’s/dog pool 63″ x 12″

$34$40

Save $6 with onpage coupon

We couldn’t resist throwing this one in. It’s foldable, portable, deflatable and will stand up to some serious play during those doggy days in the summer. It’s scratch resistant and has a non-slip bottom, making it perfect for pooches. Kids love it too; it could even be used as a sandpit or ball pit. Comes in five sizes up to 6’8″ XXXXL in diameter.

$34 at Amazon

Sometimes you just want a simple, fun place to cool off and hide away at the end of the day. This foldable Jecoo is just what you need. One fan shared a video and wrote, “If it can handle my rottweilers it’s tough enough.”

Another added: “This is an excellent pool for dogs and children! Also very practical for travelling; we took him to the beach.”

The reviews cited above reflect the latest versions at the time of publication.

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Originally published Mar 1, 2023 at 4:07 p.m