If you're looking for a backyard swimming pool, here's a fabulous selection. First you'll see some great kids pools. There's a simple small plastic pool  or you could opt for the over-the-top, really cute dinosaur pool with all sorts of activities. There are some that have water sprays built in. All you have to do is use your garden hose. When you're not using the kid's pools as pools, you can turn them into ball pits for more hours of fun.

From the kids pools there's a selection of backyard pools for grown-ups too. You'll find simple pools for about $100 all the way up to larger pools where you can play volleyball and swim laps. Great choices, if like many of us you won't be taking a summer vacation for a while. This is a great investment that you'll enjoy for many summers all summer long.

The pools that I've selected here are featured either on Amazon or Ebay. Two of the most trusted online retailers. I know you'll find just the right pool for your family and lifestyle. Thank you for visiting this site, Nelle

The bubble spray pool is lots of safe fun for your children 3 years and older. To make the bubble spray, you attach your garden hose to the Bubble Spray's water sprayer. The spray pool includes a control valve to adjust the water flow. There are 4 drain holes to make sure that the water level in the pool never exceeds 8.5 inches. Of course even with this water level you can never leave children alone in the pool. The pool holds about 74 gallons of water. When inflated the pool measures 58 inches wide and 13 inches tall. At this height most small children will be able to climb in and out on their own. More fun for them, more relaxing for you.

Bright beach colors make this pool a perfect summer getaway in your backyard. Intex made this pool from non-tox vinyl materials for your peace of mind. There's lots of room for pool play. This kids pool measures 66 inches wide and 18 inches tall. So lots of kids can play at once. It's intended for kids 3 and over. Deflates easily and stores compactly. For small mishaps there's a patch kit. You and your children will enjoy many relaxing hours of sunshine and backyard play.

You can also use small kids' pools as ball pits. Makes lots of fun at birthday parties.

Take your kids wading pool to a new level by adding a water slide, water sprayer, ring toss game, ball roller game and ball toss game. The Rainbow Ring Play Center comes with 4 inflatable rings and 6 plastic balls. Water spray works by attaching to your yard hose. There is a drain plug in both the main floor and wading pool. It takes about 85 gallons of water to fill to proper height. For small mishaps a patch kit is included.

Make your life easier, by having an air pump ready to go this summer. The one here is perfect. You just plug it into the wall and stick one of the air nozzles right into the air plug. You can also use it to deflate items quickly. If you get all of the air out of things, you'd be surprised at how much smaller they get for storage.

So on the hottest summer days, don't be jealous when your kids play in their kiddie pool. With the Intex Swim Center Family Lounge Pool, you'll be able to enjoy the fun and in comfort. This roomy pool measurs 90 inches square with 26 inch high sides. There are seats with backrests at each of the 4 corners. Two drink holders are also included in the design. Repair patch kit is also included to deal with life's little mishaps. Let's face it children are safest in water, when you're right in there with them.

Do you have one of those little kids who just can't get enough of dinosaurs. Well then this is the kids swimming pool for you. Inlcuded with the swimming pool are separate inflatable baby dinosaurs, water slide, wading pool, 3 ring-toss game, 6 plastic balls, and a basket ball hoop. The water sprayer attaches to your garden hose. There's alot of room to play in. It measures about 6 feet long and 4 feet wide. There's enough to keep kids cool and occupied for hours on hot summer days. You won't regret this purchase.

This kids' pool has lots of room. It measures 103 inches x 63 inches when inflated. The sides are 18 inches tall. Both the pool exterior and interior are decorated in playful colors and designs. The roomy layout will lots of kids easily along with a few adults. It takes about 123 gallons of water to fill up the Swim Center Paradise Lagoon Pool. It's durable with a 14-guage liner. For small leaks, a patch kit is included.

The 8' x 30" Easy Set Pool Set comes with a Filter Pump and instructional DVD. It's perfect for a small yard. It's ready to inflate in about 10 minutes and there's room for everyone. Setup is a breeze. It's tough and durable to stand up to kids and their friends. The sides are made of 3 separate layers for extra strength. Two outer layers of heavy gauge PVC are laminated to an inner layer of polyester mesh for extra reinforcement. It comes with a convenient drain plug that you can connect to your garden hose. This lets you drain the water away from your pool area and yard area. You also get a 300 gallon-per-hour filter pump to keep the pool fresh.

The Intex Ultra Metal Frame Pool with Upgraded 2500gph Filter Pump is for some serious fun in the sun. This pool set includes in addition to the filter pump, a ladder, ground cloth, debris cover, maintenance kit, surface skimmer, instruction manual and DVD. Your family will enjoy this pool for years. It takes about 60 minutes to assemble and holds about 6980 gallons of water. It measures 18 feet in diameter and 52 inches in height.

The Rectangular Ultra Frame Pool Set is the ideal choice for an active family that loves the water. If you'll be staying close to home for a few summers, this is a vacation in the backyard. The large size - pool measures 18 feet by 9 feet - and rectangular shape gives you lots of room. Play volleyball or swim laps. The included  Krystal Clear Saltwater System converts your swimming pool's water to an effective algaecide.