Were you invited to a bring your own pool party and need some amazing ideas to wow your friends? Or maybe you’re thinking about hosting one yourself and want all the deets on this silly summer trend. I’ve got you covered: with this guide you’re going to have the best pool out of everyone there. Promise.
From the most hilarious kiddie pools to the state of the art in portable pool luxury, I scoured the internet to find you the best options for your next bring your own pool party this summer.
- What is a Bring Your Own Pool Party?
- The Best Pools For a Bring Your Own Pool Party
- Bestway Fast Set Paradise Palms
- Boba Tea Pool
- Lykke Pools
- Blue Wave Premier Family Pool
- LanPool Inflatable Pool with Lights
- Glitter Sunning Pool
- Kidzlane Unicorn Pool
- Intex Lounge Pool
- Jumbo Foldable Dog Pool
- Intex Happy Crab Easy Set Pool
- Outsunny Plastic Frame Set Pool
- Inflatable Swimming Pool With Built in Air Pump
- Plastic Development Inflatable Pool
- Kangaroo Kastle Inflatable Water Slide
- BigMouth Inc. Cheeseburger Pool
- Ban.do Red Heard-Shaped Inflatable Pool
- Intex Shootin' Hoops Swim Center
- JOYIN 3Pack Kiddie Pools
- Water Fun Pirate Boat Pool
- Bestway Fast Set Round Pool
- XCVB Plastic Inflatable Pool
- Bestway St. Lucia Inflatable Hot Tub
- Aster-Form Corp Inflatable Pool
- Oversized Inflatable Pool
- Blue Wave Products Steel Hard Sided Pool
What is a Bring Your Own Pool Party?
Before I get into the fun ideas, I thought I’d start out with a quick explanation of what a bring your own pool party actually is.
Basically, it’s this summer’s hottest trend. Sort of like how the anything but a cup party was the thing last year.
The concept is self explanatory: you bring your own pool.
Of course, the key is to outdo your friends. Whether that means bringing the funniest option or going all out is up to you!
Why Host a Bring Your Own Pool Party
I know it sounds kind of dumb but it’s actually a super fun party idea, I promise. Here’s some reason why you need to host a bring your own pool party this summer:
- It’s a great option for people who don’t have backyard pools or access to one
- Bring your own pool parties aren’t too expensive to host and it’s up to the guests to decide how much they spend
- You get to keep cool in the summer
- Everyone gets their own space but you can still have fun together
- Perfect for all ages
- It’s just really fun
- You can throw a pool party even if you don’t own a pool (or at least one big enough for all your friends)
Need some pool party hosting tips? Here’s some things to keep in mind when you throw your Bring Your Own Pool Party.
The Best Pools For a Bring Your Own Pool Party
Now that that’s out of the way, let’s get onto that bring your own pool party inspiration!
Bestway Fast Set Paradise Palms
Best tropical pool for adults
This fast set pool is super cute if you want to bring some tropical beach vibes to the bring your own pool party. Besides being stylish, I love that it’s fast set (minimal inflating) and big enough that adults can fit.
Boba Tea Pool
Best cute pool option
OMG this boba tea pool is just way too cute. It even comes with inflatable tapioca pearl balls and a straw! It’s not very big, but it makes up for it by being fun and really inexpensive.
Lykke Pools
Best small inflatable pool.
I recently discovered Lykke pools and I’m already in love. This company set out to redesign the typical inflatable pool and the results are anything but ordinary. So many trendy colours and patterns on their site too.
What I really like about these pools, though, is you can sit on the sides. Perfect for a bring your own pool party and for a hot girl summer all season long.
Blue Wave Premier Family Pool
Best pool with seats for a group
If you’re bringing your own pool to a family event or sharing with friends this is super cool option. So much more comfy than sitting on the ground!
LanPool Inflatable Pool with Lights
Best light up pool for adults
Is it the greatest pool in the world? No. But it has lights! They’re solar powered too so you don’t need to worry about electricity or batteries.
Glitter Sunning Pool
Best mini adult pool
Is it the greatest pool in the world? No. But it has lights! They’re solar powered too so you don’t need to worry about electricity or batteries.
Kidzlane Unicorn Pool
Cutest baby pool option
This one probably isn’t going to fit an adult unless you just want to sit in a tiny pool of water, but it’s the best unicorn pool I could track down. On the upside, it does come with some cute unicorn toys, a pump, and a backpack to carry it in!
Intex Lounge Pool
Best pool for comfortable lounging
One thing I don’t like about regular pools is that they’re not super comfy for lounging in, which is kind of the whole idea behind the bring your own pool party. This inflatable pool keeps your options open; it’s comfortable for lounging but has a deeper area too.
Jumbo Foldable Dog Pool
Best option for pets
If you want a portable pool that can also accommodate your four legged friends this is one of the better options. With foldable sides rather than blow up there’s less of a chance of claws and rambunctious jumpers tearing the sides.
While you won’t get the level of stability of pools made for humans only, this pool is a great option if you want to share the water with your dog. Tip: Choose the 3 or 4 XL options so there’s enough space for you and your pets.
Intex Happy Crab Easy Set Pool
Best shaped kiddie pool
I was surprised at how few silly shaped pools there were out there when I made this list. If you want something fun, this crab pool is so cute. Sadly it’s not very big, but at least it’s really easy to set up.
Outsunny Plastic Frame Set Pool
Best hard framed pool
This pool isn’t as easy to bring to a party as an inflatable one but it’s a great option if you want something a bit more sturdy. Unlike the bigger framed pools, though, this one doesn’t take much to set up and take down making it a worthwhile option if you want to have a way nicer pool than all your friends.
Inflatable Swimming Pool With Built in Air Pump
Best basic pool option
Since you’re going to bringing your pool to a party you need something that’s easy to set up. With a built in air pump, this pool is one of my favorites for pool parties and backyard fun alike. If you get the large one it’s big enough for an adult to lounge in too.
Plastic Development Inflatable Pool
Best large inflatable pool
There aren’t a lot of large inflatable pools out there so I was pretty pleased to find this option. It inflates in 3 minutes (air pump not included) and can be taken down just as quickly.
What I really like about this pool, though, is there’s an inflatable lounge chair with back rest in there too.
Kangaroo Kastle Inflatable Water Slide
Best water park style option
There are so many of these pool water park sets out there but it’s really hard to find ones that aren’t too pricey. Part pool, part waterslide/bouncy castle, this is a definite win if you’re going to a kid-friendly party. As for the adults, well, they say the weight limit per person is 90lbs, but the max weight is 300 so maybe it will work.
BigMouth Inc. Cheeseburger Pool
Best silly little pool
Inexpensive and cute, this pool is great for kids or adults who don’t want anything fancy.
Don’t want a burger? They also have donut, watermelon, and rainbow options too.
Ban.do Red Heard-Shaped Inflatable Pool
Best shaped pool for adults
It might not look it but this little pool fits a couple of adults (sitting) or one (lounging). Plus it’s so fun and cute for a bring your own pool party!
Intex Shootin’ Hoops Swim Center
Best pool with a basketball hoop
It’s not very big but you can easily lay in this pool and work on your basketball game. It would also be fun to set two up on opposite sides of the yard and have a game!
JOYIN 3Pack Kiddie Pools
Best cute combo pack of mini pools
These tiny pools have really fun designs on them. They’re great if you’re buying for multiple kids or you’d rather have a few tiny pools over one big one.
If you’re hosting the bring your own pool party these would also make great coolers for drinks!
Water Fun Pirate Boat Pool
Best for shooting your friends
This one comes with a mini air pump that both keeps the pool inflated. You also get some amazing pirate accessories! If you’re setting this up for adults note the mast and helm can be removed so you have more lounge space.
Bestway Fast Set Round Pool
Best pool easy set up pool
This is hands down one of the best easy set up pools full stop – party or not. It’s a great size for adults, deep enough that you can get a good soak, and super easy to set up and take down.
XCVB Plastic Inflatable Pool
Best aesthetic pool
With a 5’5″ diameter this pool can easily accommodate an adult lounging in it or kids splashing.
If a stylish pool is important to you this one’s a great option.
Bestway St. Lucia Inflatable Hot Tub
Best inflatable hot tub option
Who says it has to be a pool? If you’d rather a hot tub (maybe you get cold easily or want to be comfy in the evening) this is a super fun, portable option.
Aster-Form Corp Inflatable Pool
Best pool with a sun shade for adults
Lounge in shade without having to bring an umbrella! This pool is actually pretty big so it’s a good option for both adults and kids. If you hate droopy sides like I do you’ll be happy to know this inflatable pool actually stays pretty firm; perfect if you’ll be getting in and out a lot.
Oversized Inflatable Pool
Best budget friendly adult sized pool
There’s nothing particularly special about this pool (just your standard inflatable option) but at over 8 feet long it’s plenty big enough for adults to lay down in. You might even be able to fit a pool floatie in there too!
Blue Wave Products Steel Hard Sided Pool
Best permanent pool for your backyard
If you’re the one hosting the bring your own pool party why not use it as an excuse to get yourself a new hard sided pool? If an in-ground pool is out of your budget but you want something epic, this hard sided pool is easy to set up and has enough space for you and all your friends.
Hopefully you found some great ideas for your next bring your own pool party! These pools are also great options for your backyard, too. Even for adults!
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