Are you thinking about starting pool construction in the near future but you can't decide what type of pool to go with? If you have younger or older members of your family, one type of pool worth looking into could be a beach entry swimming pool. Here's what a beach entry swimming pool is and why this type of pool might be the best choice for your family.

Beach Entry Offers a Slope

Some swimming pools offer a uniform depth across the board. Jump in and it might be five or six feet to the bottom the entire way across. But this is not ideal for families with young kids or people with accessibility concerns. A beach entry is essentially a sloping entry. Just as you can walk into the ocean and have the water slowly get deeper, you can walk into your own swimming pool and have the water slowly climb from your feet up.

Keep Your Kids in the Shallow End

A family with young kids will benefit immensely from this type of swimming pool setup. You can have a dedicated play area for the children and have more peace of mind about the kids being in the pool. You'll still want to keep an eye on them of course but you can also make a rule that the kids can't go past a certain point and you'll know that they should always be on the shallow end where it's safer for them. 

A Shallow End Is Great for Seniors Too

If you have an older family member living with you or are getting older yourself, you might also need a pool that starts shallow and gets deeper. This will allow all members of the family to wade in slowly at their own pace with no one putting themselves into a situation that could be potentially dangerous due to mobility concerns.

Set Up an In-Pool Lounging Area

You could turn the shallow end of the pool into a fun lounge area. Instead of keeping the lounge chair at the side of the pool, put one or two right in the water or keep the inflatable rafts down on the shallow end. You'll be able to relax in style while still enjoying being in the water. This could be the perfect setup on a day when it's just too hot to sit outside the pool for any serious length of time.

Ease Yourself Into the Water

Even an adult with no mobility issues might enjoy a beach entry pool. Why shock yourself by jumping into a pool where you'll immediately go underwater when you don't have to? Contact a local pool construction firm today and ease yourself into the water this summer and in the years to come.