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10 Great Gifts for a Swimming Pool Owner

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10 great gifts for a swimming pool owner came into being as I sit here during a cold winter day and dream of pool opening season. As the owner of an in ground swimming pool, I'm acutely aware of what makes great gifts for a swimming pool owner. and

Between opening my swimming pool, paying for the swimming pool chemicals, and closing the pool, I figure I spend about $1200 during the summer season. So, when a friend walks in with a new raft or a lounge chair, I'm particularly grateful.

I've looked around the internet and have found some items which I think would be great additions to any swimming pool. All of these great gifts for a swimming pool owner work as well for those with in ground pools as for those with above ground pools.

10 great gifts for a swimming pool owner

#1: Pool floats make great gifts for a swimming pool owner

I personally don't think one can ever have too many pool floats. And, if you have children visiting your swimming pool, try to supply pool floats and rafts which are unbreakable - I particularly am a fan of swimming pool noodles. As you can see, there are kits to make these noodles into chairs or rafts.


Wacky Noodle Swimming Pool Noodle No Hole


Speedo Competition II Kickboard


Speedo Tye Dye Kickboard
(Rainbow)

10 great gifts for a swimming pool owner

#2; Swimming pool safety equipment

I personally don't think that a pool owner can have too much safety equipment hanging around, especially if there are children who will be visiting the pool. The below supplies are necessities for a swimming pool owner, if you ask me:


AED CPR LIFEGUARD Swimmer Pool Safety Alert 34 inch Warning Alert Whistle Lanyard


Cal June USCG Approved No Strap Ring


Taylor Made Products Boat Life Ring Letter Kit


Kwik Tek Kwik Tek Rescue Throw Bag 50ft Life Line


Poolguard Pool Alarm For In Ground Pools, Meets ASTM Standard


Pool Patrol PA-30 Pool Alarm

Let's not forget about pool safety for critters

I hate cleaning out my pool's filter to find chipmunks, baby squirrels, snakes or toads floating around dead in there. This critter ramp not only serves to help my dogs get out of the pool but also saves the souls of many little critters.
Gamma Skamper Ramp Super Pool Ramp for Pets

Gamma Skamper Ramp Super Pool Ramp for Pets

Amazon Price: $79.95 (as of 05/23/2012)Buy Now

My dogs love to swim, sometimes...but, this critter ramp is more helpful in saving small animals who fall in the pool. Place it closest to your pool skimmer for the most effective use.

10 great gifts for a swimming pool owner

#3: Games for the pool

Kids will not only be happily entertained by themselves if they have pool games, but they'll also tire themselves out and, hopefully take nice long naps right during your happy hour...

Dive Dudes


Swimways Toypedo Bandits


Intex Dive Rings


Spring Jam Basketball


Pool Volleyball


Jarts Splash Pool Game

This is a cool gift for a swimming pool owner

A floating card table!

I don't own this yet but I will this coming swim season.
Texas Hold'em Inflatable Pool Poker Set w/ Card Table, floating loungers & Poker Set

Texas Hold'em Inflatable Pool Poker Set w/ Card Table, floating loungers & Poker Set

Amazon Price: (as of 05/23/2012)Buy Now

What better way to work on your tan than to spend an hour or so playing poker with your friends? Just make sure to keep the floating cooler nearby and slather thyself in suntan lotion.

Comes complete with waterproof cards, poker chips and dice for the craps lovers among us.

A great pool toy for teaching a child to swim underwater

Princess swim toys!

I just think these are swimming pool dive toys are too cute. I've taught a lot of nieces and nephews to swim and these sure would have made it easier.
Princess Dive Sticks - Set of 3

Princess Dive Sticks - Set of 3

Amazon Price: $6.99 (as of 05/23/2012)Buy Now

Just toss these dive sticks into the pool and they'll sink right to the bottom. Urge your child to swim down (in the shallow end first, please!) to retrieve the Cinderalla, Belle, or Ariel. As much fun outside of the pool too!

10 great gifts for a swimming pool owner

#4: Swimming pool coolers!

NOW we're talkin'! Of course, these swimming pool coolers would be filled with sodas and waters for the tots (yeah, right) but, when they're all tuckered out, it's time to fill these floating coolers with some adult beverages and snacks. I love my swimming pool cooler and even keep my sun tan supplies in it:


Kelsyus Floating Cooler


24 Can Floating Pool Cooler


Inflatable Pool Bar

10 great gifts for a swimming pool owner

#5:One can never have enough beach towels

It's very nice if pool guests come swimming with their own towels, but don't plan on it. Swimming pool owners can never have enough beach towels. And, make the towels big please!


Beach Sandals Beach, Bath, Pool, Sauna Towel. 30in x 60in


Geckos Beach, Bath, Pool, Sauna Towel, 100% Cotton.30in x 60in


Luxury Oversized Beach Towels, Pastel stripes, 100% Egyptian Cotton


Sea Turtle Print Beach Towel


Scooby-Doo Scuba Beach Towel

10 great gifts for a swimming pool owner

#6: Nice pool rafts for adults

I've found that you get what you pay for when it comes to pool rafts for adults. I like the kind that lay flat so I can lay on my stomach or my back. The below are all swimming pool floats that I own and can vouch for.


SUNRAY


Hammock Water Lounger
Blue


Kelsyus Floating Lounger

My favorite unsinkable pool chair

This is the chair I have for my own pool. I love it because it lies perfectly flat so I can float around on my stomach too.
Blue Wave Unsinkable Floating Chair

Blue Wave Unsinkable Floating Chair

Amazon Price: (as of 05/23/2012)Buy Now

10 great gifts for a swimming pool owner

#7: A Waterproof iPod shuffle

There's nothing better than plugging into my waterproof MP3 player and taking off for a few laps in the swimming pool. It just seems to make exercising in the pool much easier if I have music to listen to.
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10 great gifts for a swimming pool owner

#8: A REALLY nice gift is a poolside storage box

I use a large plastic box to store all of my swimming pool chemicals and another large plastic storage box to store toys, games, etc. Make sure your pool owner would like these large storage boxes though before investing in one.


Suncast DB8000BW Pool Deck Box


Suncast Patio Storage Box, 103 Gallon


Suncast DB9750 Extended Deck Box / Seat


Suncast DBW9200 Mocha Wicker Resin Deck Box, 99-Gallon


Suncast SS1000 Storage Seat

10 great gifts for a swimming pool owner

#9: Plastic dishes, trays and glasses

You should never have glass anywhere near a swimming pool (particularly if the swimming pool has a plastic liner!). So, plastic dishes, glasses and trays are necessary.


Laurie Gates 12 Piece Garden Party bpa Free Melamine Dinnerware Set


Munchkin Five Multi Cups


Munchkin 5 Pack Multi Bowl, Colors May Vary

Get the entire set of plastic dishes and glasses

I can never have too many plastic dishes as I have a lot of outdoor dining parties, not just for swimmers. This set has everything the swimming pool owner needs to serve 4 hungry friends.
GSI Outdoors Infinity 4 person Multicolor Deluxe Tableset

GSI Outdoors Infinity 4 person Multicolor Deluxe Tableset

Amazon Price: $37.99 (as of 05/23/2012)Buy Now

10 great gifts for a swimming pool owner

#10: Swimming pool exercise equipment

I really enjoy working out in the pool - for one thing, I rarely get hot while in the water and, for the second thing, I hate to sweat! The below items make my workout much more effective. The swim gloves really seem to tone my arms in conjunction with the aqua barbells.


Speedo Aqua Fitness Barbells
(Pair)


Speedo Aqua Fit Training Swim Gloves


Speedo Contoured Swim Paddles


TYR Stationary Swim Belt
Aqua

Going swimming?

You'll be sure to be invited back if you bring along a treat every time you visit a friend's pool And, I will be forever grateful if you'll leave me comments about this article.

  • mamabush Feb 8, 2012 @ 11:12 am | delete
    I love the colorful dishes...I don't have a pool, but I'd love to have some of those for cookouts! Fun lens! :)
  • cffutah Jan 3, 2012 @ 11:10 pm | delete
    great lens on accessories for swimming pools or just water in general, enjoyed browsing these items tonight, thank you.
  • vallain Jan 3, 2012 @ 3:13 pm | delete
    This is a great selection, so if I'm a house guest or attending a pool party, I'll have some ideas of a gift for the swimming pool owner and family.
  • GayleMcLaughlin Jan 3, 2012 @ 2:59 pm | delete
    I have had a swimming pool for years, but don't have some of these things! Thanks for the ideas! What a great idea for an article!
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