Big Ideas for 25 Small Pool Designs

Small swimming pools can come in all kinds of shapes and sizes. These are some of our favorites and feature neat features such as spas and fountains.

Have a small backyard but can’t get visions of a swimming pool out of your head? The good news is that you can certainly enjoy a pool even if your lot is short on square footage, you just have to get a bit creative when it comes to size and shape. Small pools go by different names: spools, plunge pools, cocktail pools, and wading pools. Some are even placed aboveground, while others feature eye-catching features like fountains, built-in ledges, and other special details.

The following 25 small pools are all ones we’d love to spend time in—keep reading to gather plenty of inspiration as you plan the next steps for your backyard.

Small swimming pools can come in all kinds of shapes and sizes. These are some of our favorites and feature neat features such as spas and fountains.