Family Leisure is your local superstore for swimming pools, patio furniture, spas, pool tables and more! Shop our site or visit one of our showrooms with thousands of products in stock. We stand behind every sale with installation and maintenance assistance and exceptional customer service. Our online store offers the best deals available on the web, always showcasing patio furniture for sale as well as numerous other products at the lowest prices. Trust an experienced name with an established reputation and an unsurpassed customer service department. Family Leisure has been in the business of family fun since 1967; we have expanded our offerings over that time period to include everything you need to entertain your immediate family as well as visiting neighbors, family members and friends. Why trust an online source with no physical locations? Family Leisure offers multiple locations throughout the United States, each with a dedicated staff eager to earn your business through trustworthy service, huge selection and unbeatable pricing. Our selection is nearly endless, with every category of outdoor furniture, above ground swimming pools, pool supplies, bar stools and other family-friendly items available for shipment coast to coast.

A swimming pool may seem uncomplicated, but there are a lot of parts that go into making either a commercial pool or traditional backyard pool functional. We have an extensive pool equipment selection, providing pool pumps, pool filters, pool heaters, automation systems, chemical feeders, timers & clocks, cover pumps, water features, pool water levelers, in-floor cleaning systems, and blowers. Anything you might need to help your pool run, we carry. Our pool pumps work to circulate swimming pool water in order to keep the water clean, properly filtered, and heated. We carry many quality brands of pool pumps from manufacturers like Hayward, Pentair, Speck Pumps, Waterway, and more. The size of the pool in addition to the volume of water being circulated will factor into the size of pool pump your swimming pool will require. We have a selection of pool pumps with various flow capacities to meet your needs. Our pool heaters—from trusted names like Jandy, Pentair, Raypak, and Zodiac—work to keep the temperature of the water in your pool at a comfortable level for maximum enjoyment. Choose from electric, gas, or solar heaters to meet your needs and keep your water warm relaxing. Sunplay carries pool automation systems that help remove some of the monotonous work of pool ownership. Depending on the needs and features of each individual swimming pool, keep everything running with a pool automation system to regulate salt chlorine, pool pumps, heaters, lighting, and cleaning systems. Choose from quality product manufacturers like Intermatic, Pentair, and Zodiac. Adding one of the timers and clocks that Sunplay carries can help improve the running of your swimming pool. Made by product manufacturers like Intermatic, NSI Industries and NSI Tork, run your pool heater and pump in short cycles instead of having your equipment run continuously for long periods of time throughout the day. Time the pool’s filtration system to run during off-peak hours when electricity demand is lower (and cheaper). These are only some of the benefits of having some of your pool systems run on timers. Sunplay’s variety of water features—like deck jets, descent waterfalls, and bubbler LED lights—create a dynamic ambience that is sure to add a certain pizazz to your backyard swimming pool. At all price points, you’re sure to find a water feature that will customize your pool and fit your budget. You can trust that whichever brand you choose—Custom Molded Products, Pentair, S.R. Smith, or Zodiac—you’ll get an addition to your pool that you can trust. Use Sunplay’s selection to pick out all the rest of your pool equipment like chemical feeders, in-floor cleaning systems, pool water levels, and cover pumps. Explore each product page for more individualized information.

Relaxing on the water allows people to clear their heads and forget about their troubles. Airhead pool, lake and river floats are designed with relaxation as the primary focus. Click on the 1 Person tab on the left to shop all the various personal inflatable lounges. High lumbar support and headrests will keep your mind at ease and comfortable mesh seating will keep you cool through the heat of the day. The Airhead Bimini Lounger has a fold-out footrest so you can kick your feet out, a storage compartment to place all your necessities in, and a cup holder to hold your favorite beverage. If you aren’t looking for all these amenities, the Airhead Hoopla is the simplest float for your needs. It’s a 42” round swim ring constructed of heavy-gauge PVC that’s ideal for river tubing or just floating around at the pool or lake. For serious river tubers we’ve designed the Raging River that features a mesh seat to keep you cool, oversized backrest for support, 2 molded cup holders, and even handles for when the river gets Raging!

Rob Cox by Swimmers under 5 years old love swimming pool games, of course. They are also helpful for adults to keep a group of young swimmers contained and entertained with an adult swimmer - who is standing in the water during the games. Being in the water is important, to be safely at hand. Organizing a few fun swimming games can keep even very young swimmers attention for 30 minutes or more, building their swimming skills and burning some excess energy. All of these games below are played in shallow water, on the shallow end wall, 42 in. or less. For you swim coaches of toddlers, I've included a section of pool games for 2-3 year olds. These games take place in a baby pool or portable pool of 18 in. or less. Deep end games are usually played by children older than 5. To test your young swimmers for deep end swimming, they should be able to 'swim' two lengths of the pool without stopping. After a short rest, time them on treading water, in the deep end for 1 minute. Stay within arm's reach while you adminster the 'deep water test'. What other swimming games for children under 5 do your kids play? Add your favorite games to our list by adding a comment at the bottom of the page! Swimming Games for children 3-5 years old Most children at 3-5 years old have developed some coordination but their swimming skills or comfort may be low. Keep the kids on the shallow steps, and evaluate each swimmer's ability and comfort level before beginning any swimming games. Keep a close eye on the games to avoid bumps and bruises. Be IN the water with them during the games, so you can act fast if needed. Hungry Whale One swimmer is chosen to be the whale. Floating on his or her back, (may need assistance) the other kids gather around, making a circle around the whale. The children walk around the whale while you or the children sing a new improvisational 'Hungry Hungry Whale Song' - which could go something like 'Hungry, hungry whale, what's for lunch?' or 'Hungry, hungry whale, floating in the pool'. At any point, the 'whale' yells 'Thar she Blows!', and flips over to chase nearby swimmers. If he tags one before the swimmer has touched the wall, the tagged swimmer becomes the new hungry whale. You can change the animal type if you like (dolphin, hippo, shark). Tea Party For your most comfortable swimmers, here's a fun game. This game is simply sitting on the floor of the shallow end, cross legged, and pretending to serve and sip tea from imaginary tea cups (for just a few seconds). You can pour the imaginary tea for them underwater. Their eyes should be open and breath exhaled, to allow them to sink to the floor. Don't allow any hyperventilating before going under the water, this can lead to shallow water blackout. Arms and Legs Race Divide swimmers into pairs. Assign them each to be either 'Arms' or 'Legs'. Line the pairs up against the side shallow wall, and tell 'Legs' to hold on tightly to 'Arms' waist. When you say Go, Arms will use his arms to pull across the water, and walk across the floor, and Legs kicks as fast as they can. First pair to go across the pool and back, without breaking form wins. Beach Ball Race Using one or two small beachballs, have two kids race each other across the shallow end of the pool, and back, using only their face to push the ball along in front of them. No hands allowed! This makes a perfect swimming relay for young kids. A variation is to have them hug the beach ball tightly, and kick across the pool. Moby Dick is a pool game that will help young children practice their swimming skills as they rush to keep from being tagged. Rodomista and Patterson write that play begins by selecting one player to be Moby Dick. He must float on his back, in the shallow end of the pool, with his eyes closed. The remaining players are fish and must swim or walk in a circle around Moby Dick. Every once in awhile, Moby Dick yells, "thar she blows, " and opens his eyes to chase the fish. The fish try to swim away as quickly as possible. The first fish to be tagged becomes the new Moby Read more: Coin Chase Line the kids up, seated on the shallow end wall. Standing in front of the kids, drop the coins below them as you walk in front of them. Be sure to space them out to give the kids plenty of room without elbowing and kicking each other. When ready, create different games by naming a winner who brings you an exact amount, or the most pennies, or the most value overall. Have the kids help count out what they collect. Marco Polo In this game, the person who is 'it' has to close their eyes, while saying 'Marco!' The other players yell back 'Polo' - to give a hint as to their location. Keeping eyes closed, the searcher has to tag one of the other players. Using goggles or a mask with taped insides can prevent the searcher from peeking. Kickboard battle Use two players per kickboard, or raft. At opposite ends of the kickboard, both players kick their hardest and try to move the opponent backwards. This is a tournament of kicking strength. Have them kick their hardest, and pronounce a winner when one player drives the other backwards by 2-3 feet.

Here at Hodgson’s we have everything you need to keep your pool in tip top shape for a summer of fun! We have a wide selection of pool and spa chemicals, toys and lounges, pool care accessories, pool and filter parts, vacuums and more. Stop in and check out our selection and talk to one of our knowledgeable staff members. In Store Pool Equipment Repair Proper operation of your pool equipment is a must to maintain a clean and efficient pool at all times. Let the pool care professionals at Hodgson's Pools inspect your equipment for proper operation. Contact us today to speak with a helpful staff member. We make all repairs in house to optimize time and cost effectiveness. We repair: Pool pumps Pool motors Pool cleaners- above ground & in-ground Cleaning of diatomaceous fingers Cleaning of cartridges of all sizes Just bring in your equipment, and let our skilled pool equipment repair technicians get you back in your pool in no time! If for any reason your pool equipment cannot be repaired, Hodgson Pools has a full range of replacement pool filters, pumps, heaters, cleaners, controllers, lighting and much more! Pool Filter Parts Hayward Muskin Jacuzzi Starite Pentair Pool Accessory Parts Aqua Leader Cantar SeaSpray Swim-n-Play Pool Care Supplies Hodgson Pools carries all the chemicals to ensure your pool or spa stays clean and usable during season and during winter closing. Pool Care Supplies In need of chemicals?? We carry an assortment of quality chemicals for your pool or spa. We carry SUSTAIN, ORTEX, EZ-Chlor, Revacil, Spa essentials and much more. Pool or Spa water testing??? Yes we do that also. We have a team of fast, friendly and knowledgeable staff that can get that difficult pool water back to sparkling clear in no time! We carry and assortment of toys and lounges for you and your family to relax and enjoy the summer! Your pool filter or automatic vacuum in need of repair? We offer in store repair services available for your pool filters, pumps, motors and automatic vacuums! Bring in your filter system or vacuum and let us do the repair work for you. Pool Accessories ng for the perfect pool accessory? Come browse the large selection of items available at Hodgon Pools! We have everything you need to get keep your pool clean so you can enjoy your summer. We have, skimmers, brushes, vacuum hose, floaters, thermometers, backwash hose, lights, fountains, pool toys, lounges and much more!

A lot of times you can purchase your new Intex above ground swimming pool as a set with the pump already included, however, that is not always case. Sometimes you might need to purchase separately and, unfortunately, we’ve learned that it is often necessary to upgrade your Intex pool pump because the pool pumps included in the set are not always sufficient for the size of the pool. Purchasing a new pool pump for your above ground pool can seem overwhelming, but we’ve gone ahead and narrowed down the choices for you, leaving you with the best rated Intex pool pumps. As long as you buy the right size pump to fit your pool needs, you can’t go wrong with an Intex Pool Pump. Best Intex Pool Pumps One thing that seems to be an on-going issue with is that the filter pump that comes with the pool never seems to be large enough. This makes it difficult to keep your pool clean. Do you really want to spend your time cleaning your pool or do you want to enjoy it?! Many reviewers suggest upgrading your Intex pool pump to a system that is more suitable for the size of your pool. The Intex 2500 Gallon Filter Pump AC is the perfect size and recommended for the Intex 18-ft Easy Set , Intex 18-ft Metal Frame and 18-ft Oval Frame pools. This Intex pool pump is super user-friendly and makes pool maintenance a breeze – simply remove and replace the old cartridge with a new one every two weeks. This double insulated pump is equipped with an air release valve to release any air that gets trapped inside the filter chamber, as well as a sediment flush valve at the bottom. ———————————————- Many people are steering away from the unnecessary chemicals these days and opting for a saltwater system. The Intex 120-volt Sand Filter Pump and Saltwater System is a great replacement to your traditional Intex pool pump and the perfect addition to keep your pool clean and chemical free. No more powerful chlorine smells that will leave your hair looking green and you can keep your pool sparkling blue all year long. Not only does it allow for less pool maintenance from you, but it will actually save you money by not having to purchase various chemicals. ———————————————- Are you tired of buying new cartridges and changing them out every few weeks? Consider switching to the Intex Krystal Clear Sand Filter Pump. This 6 function control filter enables you to be able to filter, backwash, rinse, recalculate, drain and close the system. Additionally, it includes a pressure gauge and a 24-hour automatic timer with a safety-shut off – one less thing you have to worry about! The skimmer basket is designed for easy cleaning and prolongs the life of the sand. The Sand Filter Pump requires an initial 55 lbs of sand and should last from 5-10 years. The sand is to be purchased separately. The ergonomic handle allows for a more comfortable operation.

The Intex 56674 leverages the power of sand filtration in a low maintenance, high performance above-ground pool filter pump unit. With a maximum rated flow of 1, 600 gallons per hour, this 220-V pump unit can handle pools between 2, 800 and 12, 000 gallons in capacity with ease. A 6-position multi-port valve makes it a snap to switch between different modes, while a pressure valve helps users monitor water pressure to prevent backwashing. Intex recommends either 55 lbs of no.20 silica sand or 40 lbs of glass sand for the Intex 1600 GPH pump, which lasts up to five years between changes. How to Buy As one of the world's largest marketplaces, eBay offers a wide range of swimming pool pumps to suit the needs of any pool owner. Just visit the site and type in your needs into the search box that you can find one on every page. For instance, try searching for "Intex pool pump" or " Intex pool filter pump." An Intex pool pump keeps clean water circulating in any above-ground pool. Sand filter pumps last longer but often draw more power than units with cartridge filters. Either kind of pump can work, so long as you make sure the unit moves enough water to match the size of your pool.

A pool slide must be designed for above-ground pool to safely use with it. Not all slides are created equally - a slide designed for a backyard playground is not meant to pair with a swimming pool, even if the slide is water-resistant. Likewise, slides designed specifically for in-ground pools are not necessarily safe for above-ground pools. The type of slide you can use with your above-ground pool depends upon the deck or surroundings around the pool and the available space; using any other type of slide may pose a safety risk. Compliance with Safety Standards All pool slides, whether for in-ground or above-ground use, must meet standards set by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Look for a seal or wording on the literature indicating the slide does meet these standards. Slides that have been tested by an independent agency should have documentation attesting to this fact; ask the retailer if unsure. Skip any slide that does not bear proof of compliance with safety codes, as they may not be entirely safe. Above-Ground-Specific Slides A good deal of available pool slides are designed for in-ground pools, as they can be permanently mounted in cement. One type of slide designed for use with an above-ground pool is made specifically for mounting to a sturdy wood deck. Consult the owner's manual to determine how the slide installs and whether your deck meets the requirements needed to bear the load of a slide safely; extra mounting hardware may be required if it is not included with the pool purchase. Some deck-mounted slides, as well as other varieties, have a built-in streaming water feature to help prevent users from sticking to the slide.

Pool accessories are a way to inject fun into your pool and its surrounding area. A diving board or even an inflatable water slide can add hours of endless fun to a summer day. A new set of stairs for your in-ground pool or in-pool ladder for your above ground pool can make your pool and outdoor living space more inviting and safer to use at the same time. Beyond fun and safety, pool accessories such as safety pool covers for your in-ground pool can be used all year long to protect wandering children and pets while keeping your pool clean of leaves, twigs and bugs. A solar blanket is a great idea to warm up your pool and extend your swimming day later into the evening and your open season in the spring and fall. Additionally, In the Swim carries a wide variety of solar cover reels for both above ground and in-ground pools that make using your solar blanket easier and keep it from wearing out sooner. Whether you’re making your pool more accessible, more fun or more beautiful, the right pool accessories plays an important role. Rely on In the Swim to deliver the pool accessories you need and want and prices you’ll love.

The outdoor season is on! Everybody strives outdoors to spend time there: reading, having meals, talking and maybe swimming and sunbathing. If you want to swim with comfort or planning a cool party, you definitely need some pool floats that will add fun to your swimming pool and will make it more inviting. There are very cool pool floats to add cheer, and I’m going to share them all with you! Foodie And Drink Floats Foodie and drink floats are the most popular idea because they bring much fun and everybody loves them! As for food, the coolest things are fruit slices, ice cream, bagels, donuts and pizza, of course! A fun idea is to put different floats into your pool: if you like fruit, add pineapples, oranges and watermelon slices, if you prefer pizza, put pizza slices for everybody. If we speak about drinks, these are beer mugs, what can be better for a party? Animals Animals are also a cute thing for floats! Just imagine yourself sitting on an oversized swan or unicorn – isn’t that cool? You can also opt for a romantic pink flamingo or find a badass printed swan for fun – everything depends on the effect you want and the party you have. Consider an idea of having several of them for your pool bridal shower or just a party for your gals – so cool!