YouTube: Winterizing PART 1 - How to close a swimming pool for the winter.

This video reminds above ground pool owners why they should close their swimming pool for the winter and "winterize" the water with pool chemicals.

REPOST: Should young boys be banned from women's swimming pool change rooms?

Because a chain of pool centers in Sydney Australia recently instituted a new rule banning children from going into shower rooms with their parents of the opposite sex, popular website Lifehacker.com.au wonders if this should be the case in all swimming pool establishments.

A chain of commercial swimming pool centres in Sydney has introduced a new rule banning young kids from accompanying their parents into different-sex change rooms. Kindergarten-aged children are now required to shower and change by themselves in the gender-appropriate room. Do you think this is an acceptable regulation or has society gone completely bonkers? | Image source: Pool kid picture from Shutterstock via Lifehacker.au

Last month, Aquabliss School of Swim erected signs telling parents that kindergarten-age children are old enough to shower and change on their own. The company made the decision after receiving two complaints from customers who were made uncomfortable by the situation. Not surprisingly, the new rule has caused a storm of controversy with parents taking to social media en masse to voice their displeasure.

The company is now seeking advice on the matter from the government body Swim Australia. (There are currently conflicting reports as to whether the signs have been taken down, with some parents claiming they were simply moved inside the change rooms.)

In any event, the company seems to be sticking by its decision, with a spokesperson telling the Daily Telegraph that they will do what “the industry feels is best.”

We’re not sure why Aquabliss School felt compelled to take such drastic action after receiving only two complaints. The company has separate swimming centres in Lane Cove, Roseville, Pymble, Normanhurst, Thornleigh, Seven Hills and Wenona, so the number of complaints is pretty minuscule in relation to its size.

Like most parents, I often take my daughters swimming solo so my partner can have a break (or, as is more often the case, clean up the house). While my local pool does have a parents’ change room, it’s usually occupied at the exact moment my kids are in desperate need of the loo.

Personally, I think forcing any parent to send their children into a public toilet unattended is just plain wrong. Apart from the obvious “stranger-danger” factor, the presence of slippery, cement floors could also lead to serious accidents; especially if your kids are half-monkey like mine.

Plus, it’s sure to add a lot more pee into the water which isn’t something any of us want.

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REPOST: Taking the plunge: vision for new Thames swimming pool revealed

River Thames may become home to a swimming pool in the future.  Architects working on this project reveal their vision in this article from the London Evening Standard.

Architects have unveiled their vision for a swimming pool in the Thames.

They believe the river will be clean enough for leisure use once Thames Water’s proposed supersewer is completed in 2023.

Cool pool: How the Thames Baths might look by Blackfriars Bridge. Image Source: www.standard.co.uk

The idea, encouraged by the growing popularity of “free swimming” in landmarks such as the Serpentine and Hampstead ponds, is being revealed at a London As It Could Be Now exhibition at the Royal Academy.

It is inspired by the popularity of the Thames as a swimming destination after the arrival in the capital of the first sewers.

Innovative design: Plans show the structure of the proposed baths. Image Source: www.standard.co.uk

When Sir Joseph Bazalgette’s sewer was completed in 1875, floating baths opened at Charing Cross.

Now Studio Octopi architects have suggested “reclaiming” part of the river beside Blackfriars bridge to create a floating 25m pool and plunge pool within the river, with floating pools on wooden and steel struts overhead.

It would allow people to swim in the Thames without being buffeted by currents or wash from boats. Rock cages, known as gabions, would be used for the walls of the river-level pools, while the elevated pools would be refilled at high tide with Thames water.

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The foreshore of King Edward memorial park in Shadwell basin has also been earmarked as a potential site.

The Thames Baths project has been drawn up by Studio Octopi with Civic Engineers and Jonathan Cook Landscape Architects. Chris Romer-Lee, co-founder of Studio Octopi, said it was not about producing a “buildable scheme”, but “opening up people’s imaginations”.

He added: “When Bazalgette’s sewer was completed, everyone took to the water. When the supersewer is completed, the level of water quality will increase substantially.

“Why can’t that open up possibilities for Londoners to get increased access to the waterfront?”

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REPOST: Days and nights on the tiles: Google staff to get rooftop pool and track

Many Internet conglomerates have come and gone, but Google has showed Europe it is there to stay.  The multinational corporation recently got the green light to build its UK headquarters in London. This article on The Guardian briefly describes the building plans, which include a very large rooftop swimming pool.

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Google looks set to be given a thumbs-up by Camden planners for their not-at-all-over-the-top new London HQ opposite Guardian Towers in King's Cross. The blueprints are for what they breathlessly describe as a "groundscraper", apparently a word for a skyscraper on its side. Google, never one to underestimate its importance in the world, has dubbed the construction scheme, "Project Queen". Property Week, the trade magazine, has more (behind paywall). Lucky Googlers may not have their 20% free time off any more to develop their own projects, but out of hours they will be able to use a rooftop swimming pool, rooftop running track, various gyms and a "Muga". That's a multi-use games area for those who haven't had the privilege.

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REPOST: Pool Built for the People, 6,200 at a Time

Public pools are go-to facilities for residents of towns and cities. They never seem big enough for swimming populations. Astoria Park in New York City attempts to appease pool goers by building a complex of pools that can fit thousands of them at a time. This New York Times article takes readers through the giant facility.

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Mention Robert Moses and many New Yorkers will complain that the city’s master builder privileged cars and drivers over pedestrians. But Moses, the parks commissioner in the Depression era, was also wild about swimming, and you do not have to travel to Jones Beach to benefit from his enthusiasm. Through his efforts, 11 pools opened in the city in the summer of 1936, and the largest survives in an immense oval complex (original capacity: 6,200) in Astoria Park.

THE PARK’S 59.9 ACRES of rolling lawns and woods stretch along the western shore of Queens and offer views of the East River, Manhattan and Randalls Island framed by two of the city’s great bridges. The land was once the site of estates built for grand New York families like the Barclays, who sold their house here as Manhattan became the more fashionable address.

THE BARCLAY MANSION was torn down in 1914 to make way for the steel-arched Hell Gate Bridge and its square, turret-like towers. The bridge carries trains over some of the most treacherous waters around Manhattan. Two infamous shipwrecks occurred here: the British frigate Hussar went aground in 1780, her silver and gold sinking to the bottom; and on June 15, 1904, more than 1,000 German-Americans on a Lutheran Church outing died when the General Slocum, a paddle boat, caught fire. Decayed cork flotation devices were no help to passengers who tried to swim ashore.

TO THE SOUTH, the Robert F. Kennedy Bridge (previously the Triborough), designed by Othmar H. Ammann and Aymar Embury II, the consulting architect on many of Moses’ projects, connects Queens with Manhattan and the Bronx. Construction began, inauspiciously, on the day in 1929 when the stock market crashed. Financing problems delayed its opening until July 11, 1936.

THE BRIDGE IS an awesome feat of engineering, but walking near its entrance ramps is no fun. Scruffy open spaces like Chappetto Park, formed from property originally acquired for the bridge project, do little to cheer up the streets. In summer, tiger lily beds and the occasional grape arbor in front of the neighborhood’s low-rise houses are welcome glimpses of nature.

ASTORIA PARK MAKES THE TREK worthwhile. The renovated pool and play center display pristine Art Moderne details. The bathhouse walls are brick, with strong vertical lines. Glass blocks allow for both natural light and privacy. The aluminum signs for the changing rooms are in a stylish 1930s typeface. Though there are trees all around, unusual pavilions, like the bases of upturned wine glasses, provide shade near the concession stand.

THE DIVING PLATFORMS built for Olympic trials still stand, but the diving pool below them has been drained and there are plans to make it a site for outdoor performances. Vast viewing terraces and concrete bleachers already make Astoria Pool into something of a stage. Here you can admire the scope of Moses’ ambitions, and watch the city’s populace frolic in cool water.

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Refurbish or demolish? Learn the value of old swimming pools first

Refurbish or demolish? That’s the dilemma of homeowners with old swimming pools wasting away on their yards. While some of them want to keep these amenities but have apprehensions about maintenance cost, others see the added real estate value of in-ground pools.

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Richard Montgomery, a real estate veteran, says that homeowners’ decisions should depend on their “personal preference, lifestyle changes and finances.” Those planning to reuse old pools could renovate them according to designs that cut maintenance prices. Repairs may also be worth the cost if the property is located in a neighborhood where roughly half of the homeowners have swimming pools.

If an old pool becomes an eyesore to a modernized property, it would be best to demolish it. Homeowners can reallocate the money intended for the pool’s renovation and maintenance to other home improvements that add greater value.

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Meanwhile, homeowners who are planning to sell their property in top condition should survey comparable sold homes with and without swimming pools. If recently sold homes with the same size, style, and amenities command a higher sale price even without a swimming pool, refurbishing the old pool is unnecessary.

Because of the difficult choice between revamping and demolishing in-ground swimming pools, many homeowners are now installing above-ground pools. Homeowners could consult with established installers such as Blue World Pools for removable above-ground pools. This would keep away the refurbish or demolish dilemma in the long run.

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REPOST: Unique and Amazing Pools from Around the World

Hundreds of swimming pools worldwide were designed in unique styles. Click here to see some of them.

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When the weather warms up, finding fun ways to cool down can become a real adventure. For many, this means making a splash in the crystal clear waters of an in-ground pool. However, not all pools are created equally.

Several resorts around the world are known for their amazing pools, bringing in tourists from all over to swim in the waters of their awesome aqua amenities. Beachside infinity pools, unique water features, spectacular views, or built-in extras make these destinations totally dip-worthy.

Paradise Island, Bahamas

Themed after the lost city of Atlantis, one of the main attractions at this massive resort is the Aquaventure Waterpark. This one-of-a-kind 141-acre waterscape features more than 20 swimming areas and 11 different pools for adults, children, and families. From the Mayan Temple Pool that sits at the foot of a Mayan Temple replica to the Grotto Pool with two cascading waterfalls to the Harborside Pool with view of Nassau Harbour and the Marina at Atlantis, Atlantis is a mecca for poolside aficionados.

Located just off the shore of the city of Nassau, Atlantis Paradise Island is accessible by two bridges that cross the Nassau Harbor. Overnight guests of Atlantis receive complimentary admission the Aquaventure Waterpark including its pools. Day visitors can purchase passes on a limited basis

Beverly Hills, California

Steeped in Hollywood history, The Beverly Hilton's Aqua Star Pool is a major attraction for the 57-year-old hotel. Home to the Annual Golden Globe Awards, the Aqua Star Pool is a top spot to see and be seen in Beverly Hills. With dimensions of 93 by 36 feet, the hotel pool is the largest in Beverly Hills. Heated year-round to a temperature of 82 degrees, the outdoor oasis has played host to numerous fashion shoots and events. A large projection screen along the side of the pool often features retro surfing scenes, further recreating the atmosphere of the golden age of Hollywood.

Fun fact: After her 1999 Golden Globe win, Angelina Jolie jumped into the hotel's Aqua Star Pool in her awards ceremony gown.

Las Vegas, Nevada

Located on Fremont Street away from the new Las Vegas strip, Golden Nugget is the largest hotel and casino in downtown Las Vegas, also known as "Old Vegas". One of the main attractions at Golden Nugget is a $30 million dollar complex called The Tank. Offering a year-round escape from the desert heat, this swimming pool features a 200,000-gallon live shark tank, a three-story waterslide called The Shark Chute that goes directly through the shark tank and empties into the pool, and private cabanas. For a more adult-friendly poolside experience, Golden Nugget's Hideout boasts a two-level infinity edge pool surrounded by plush cabanas and lounging areas for guests age 16 and older.

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E. coli bacteria thrive in public swimming pools

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Here’s a good reason why it’s better to take a shower at home than wade in public swimming pools.

According to the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention, more than half of public swimming pools in Atlanta are inhabited by E. coli bacteria, the same bacteria found in feces.

Although the federal agency cannot pinpoint the exact reason for the occurrence of fecal bacteria, they surmise that feces may either be washed off a swimmer’s body or somebody had a bowel movement in the pools. The presence of fecal matter in the pools could also be a result of unhygienic habits of most swimmers—swimming with diapered babies who are not toilet trained and neglecting to take a shower (with soap!) before diving in the waters. Furthermore, people who suffer from diarrhea increase the risk of water contamination. While regular poop in the waters may seem gross, it is the disease-carrying diarrhea that poses threat for swimmers. The skinny-dippers’ urine and sweat inhibit the chlorine’s ability to clean the water.

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Michele Hlavsa, chief of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Healthy Swimming Program, has called for people to practice good hygiene when using public swimming pools. “It is time to stop treating the swimming pool as a toilet,” she says. She also stresses out the importance of taking a shower, considering that average people carry .14 grams of feces on their rear end. As more and more swimmers introduce this amount of feces in the waters, E. coli may soon thrive.

As a rule of thumb for those who plan to dip in public swimming pools despite the “shitty” factor, never swallow the water. “Basically, these pools are big bathtubs we all share together,” says the public health official.

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Swimming pool sanitation in the summer heat

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The coming of spring makes the heat of summer inevitable. In a matter of weeks, the friendly breeze will become dry, warm air which seems to permeate home walls. To stay comfortable, some families opt for 24/7 air conditioning, but this brings electricity bills to an alarming total. An enjoyable alternative is to go for a dip in the cool waters of a pool.


Backyard swimming pools are fairly easy to maintain, but most households cannot afford to have one installed at a whim. Most suburban districts, however, do allow residents to enjoy free use of public pools. In these places, safety becomes the primary concern, as the lifeguard-to-swimmer ratio diminishes throughout the day. In addition to the worry brought about by losing children in the crowd, the sheer number of people sharing the same small space also raises some red flags concerning hygiene.

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Several recently published articles online claim that even chlorinated pool water may contain traces of E. coli resulting from an ineffective water purifying process. It is often inevitable for those swimming in a large pool to swallow some amount of water. While adults are capable of spitting it back out, most children unknowingly swallow this potentially contaminated water.


Swimming pool sanitation is a round-the-clock process. Water, particularly in public pools, should always be pH tested for contaminants and harmful bacteria. Likewise, residents who visit public pools should be vigilant, making sure to shower with soap before and after using the pool, and reminding their children not to ingest any of the chlorinated water.

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REPOST: Swimmin' Hole

In this article, Alison Rice goes into detail about the $4 million project to turn the 22-acre Webber Park in north Minneapolis into the country’s first public “natural” swimming pool. 

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After a century of renovations and updates, a Minneapolis park’s swimming hole will return to its freshwater origins and become the nation’s first “natural” public swimming pool.

The $4 million pool project, which is part of a new master plan for the 22-acre Webber Park in north Minneapolis, is currently in the design stage. Construction is expected to begin next year, with a 2014 opening. “We really wanted to create a natural place where people will want to gather,” says Robert Schunicht, vice president of Landform, the Minneapolis planning and engineering firm handling the park’s renovation.

The plans for Webber Park’s new pool are drawing local and national attention. “The community is really excited about this,” says Jon Olson, who represents the neighborhoods near the new pool on the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board. At 28,000 square feet of swimming area, the pool will offer triple the recreation space of the park’s aging concrete pool and wading pool — without any of the chlorine. The preliminary design includes lap lanes, a diving area, water slide, and a non-swimmers’ area with a maximum depth of 39 inches.

But instead of the traditional pool chemicals, the Webber Park pool will rely on a European approach that uses a biological, plant-based filtration system. As designed, the water in a natural pool flows from the swimming area to a biological filter and from there it percolates through a regeneration pond filled with hydroponic plants, gravel, and other aggregates.

Unlike some chlorine-free pools, “there are no plants in the swimming pool, and there is no soil,” explains James Robyn, CEO and president of BioNova Natural Pools, a New-Jersey-based branch of the German firm BioNova Global, which will be working with Landform on the project.

The filtered water then returns to the swimming pool via standard pumps and pipes. Depending on the climate where a natural pool is built, those plants can vary. For this installation, the designers are talking with Minnesota growers to develop the right mix of non-invasive, native plants for the filtering, says Brady Halverson, Landform’s project designer.

In terms of materials, the pool’s floor will be lined with a commercial PVC membrane, which less flexible and thicker (60 mil vs. 30 mil) than a residential pool’s vinyl liner. “It’s also field-seamable,” Robyn said. “It comes in rolls. We cut it and heat-weld the pieces together. It doesn’t have to be preconfigured.”

Unlike many traditional swimming pools, there will be no main drains at the Webber pool and theoretically a lower risk of entrapment for users. “We will have Virginia Graeme Baker Act considerations for the [proposed] water slide, because the water used to operate the slide will need high-performance pumps,” Robyn said. “But the biological flow is done with smaller pumps.”

In some ways, the Webber Park project sounds more like a lake than a swimming pool, but that was part of its appeal to the community. “We don’t have lakes on the north side of Minneapolis,” said Olson. “People wanted to be able to go to the beach.”

Fittingly for this project, Webber Park’s very first pool, built in 1910, was a spring-fed swimming pond, according to a city parks history. That original pool was converted to chlorinated city water in the 1920s. The existing pool, scheduled to be demolished in 2012, was built in 1979.

The hybrid nature of the new Webber Park pool required some special considerations. The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board operates 60 wading pools, two water parks, and 12 beaches on the city’s lakes, but this project didn’t fall into any of those categories. As a result, the board last spring had to get special state legislature approval to build the Webber pool and regulate it not as a pool, but a public bathing beach. The city only monitors E. coli levels at its beaches, closing them as necessary for health reasons.

“From a microbiological standpoint, our water quality standards are based on the European standards for public natural swimming pools, which are roughly twice as strict as what are required at many public bathing beaches,” Robyn said.

Webber’s plant-based filtering system is expected to cost less to operate than a traditional chemical pool, according to those involved in the project, although specific figures weren’t available. (The park board’s budget includes more than $414,000 in 2012 for aquatic recreation services, which includes management, staffing, and lessons for swimmers and sailors at Minneapolis lakes, pools, and water parks.) Due to the expected cost savings, Olson said the city would no longer charge visitors to use the Webber Pool when it reopens.

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REPOST: Victoria | Update: Outbreak of Cryptosporidiosis extends to regional Victoria

As gastroenteritis (cryptosporidiosis) outbreak in Melbourne rises four-fold, hygiene measures at pools and other facilities are strongly encouraged.

This article tells more about cryptosporidiosis including its transmission and symptoms.  


The Department is investigating a four-fold increase in Cryptosporidium notifications since January 2013.

Many cases are reporting exposure to swimming pools in their incubation periods, and other settings representing a risk for onwards transmission are households and childcare facilities.

Cryptosporidiosis is a parasitic disease that most commonly causes gastroenteritis. Since January 2013, there has been a substantial increase in Cryptosporidium notifications, While initially focussed on metropolitan Melbourne, an increase in notifications is now affecting regional Victoria.

The organism lasts for long periods in water and the environment and is not destroyed by regular chlorination.

In this outbreak there appears to be a role for transmission related to swimming pools and the key priority is the identification and prevention of further cases through hygiene measures at pools, childcare facilities and in household settings where there are cases. The Department is working with pool managers to ensure effective measures are in place to address the issue.

Whilst all people are susceptible to becoming infected, certain groups are more likely to become seriously ill including younger children, pregnant women and individuals with weakened immune systems.

The most common presentation is gastroenteritis, with symptoms including watery diarrhoea, cramping abdominal pain, bloating, vomiting and fever. Less commonly, Cryptosporidium infection can present as pneumonia, cholecystitis or pancreatitis.

After exposure it can take up to 12 days to develop symptoms, which then last between 4 to 21 days. Individuals are potentially infectious from the onset of symptoms until two weeks after becoming asymptomatic.

Transmission occurs by the faecal-oral route (person to person and animal to person), and via ingestion of contaminated water or foods.

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REPOST: Break Out the Speedos! See 10 Amazing Indoor Pools

Real estate is often made a status symbol. Adding to the value of a home and garden are improvements made to the facilities. Installing a swimming pool is one of the best ways to establish that one's property is of higher value than the rest on the block, as this Forbes article suggests.

When it comes to over-the-top real estate amenities, having your own yoga studio, football field, or heliport can earn you some pretty serious bragging rights among your friends. Mention “indoor swimming pool” and your friends will love you even more.

Perhaps the image that springs to mind is a warm, enticing space where a deep blue body of water can satisfy the need to swim a few laps, or simply serves as a place to relax — without ever leaving your home.

Found in homes for sale from $49 million all the way down to a few million, these magnificent pools in these magnificent homes offer a little of both: Great places for R&R or getting in some cardio.

But please, let’s not think about the water bill.

1. Park City, UT – $49,500,000 (below)
5000 Royal St, Park City UT

Tucked away in Utah’s ski haven of Upper Deer Valley on nearly 60 acres is the ultra-private Huntsman estate belonging to Jon Huntsman, Sr. (father of former Republican presidential nominee Jon Huntsman, Jr). The 20,000-square foot home, which is on the Park City real estate market, was built in 1989 out of reclaimed logs from the forest surrounding Yellowstone Park. It features 12 bedrooms, 16 bathrooms, a dining room that seats 20, not to mention a gym, library, 2-car garage and massive, lodge-like indoor pool.

2. Greenwich, CT – $13,995,000 (below)
16 Hurlingham Drive, Greenwich CT

With median home values in Greenwich currently $1,134,500, it’s no surprise that this property on the Greenwich real estate market is loaded with over-the-top homes similar to this one, which features a stone-rimmed indoor pool and spa. Set off by an informal gathering room, the spectacular 2-story glass-and-timber garden atrium creates a resort-like setting and captures the picturesque view of Converse Lake from its tiered terraces.

3. Telluride, CO – $19,900,000 (below) 
113 Highlands Way, Telluride CO

Boasting over 23,000 square feet of living space, this extraordinary and extra-large estate on the Telluride real estate market is in a league of its own. Not only does this 7-bedroom, 10.5-bath chalet have its own AMF bowling alley, 2-lane indoor commercial shooting range, golf fairway and putting green with bunker and a 7-person hot tub, but it also features a 75-foot indoor pool.

4. Telluride, CO – $18,500,000 (below)
111 Autumn Ln, Telluride CO

Here’s another Telluride estate, but this one is a contemporary situated on over an acre with prime ski-in/ski-out access. The brand-new lodge includes 6 bedrooms, 10.5 baths as well as a home theater, wine cellar, and ski locker room. The unique indoor pool wing features a hot tub, dry sauna, steam shower and mountain views through the walls that retract.

5. Mercer Island, WA – $15,500,000 (below)
3051 84th Ave SE, Mercer Island WA

This sprawling Northwest estate that is part of the Mercer Island real estate market sits on over 5 acres and is surrounded with organic orchards, rare fruit and nut trees. It took 16 years to finish and, according to the home’s listing description, the pool area alone took five years to build. It features Japanese Shinzuka trusses and a copper exterior roof.

6. New York, NY – $10,995,000 (below)
232 W 15th St, New York NY

One of the most extraordinary town homes in the Chelsea neighborhood, this 5-floor private oasis features a rare and no longer permitted 26-foot long indoor swimming pool with a swing. And if that’s not enough, the home also has a sauna, hot tub, rooftop sun deck and a 16-foot-high solarium sanctuary.
7. Grants Pass, OR – $4,950,000 (below)
429 Sierra Lodge Dr, Grants Pass OR

The 14,586-square foot Grants Pass estate includes a long list of luxury amenities but the indoor “cave” pool has to be the most notable. The attention to detail is hard to miss and puts the additional 100,000-gallon outdoor pool with slide, waterfall and spa to shame.
 

8. Andover, MA – $6,500,000
151 Haggetts Pond Rd, Andover MA (below)

If you’re wondering what $6.5 million gets you in Massachusetts real estate, take a quick peek at this 20,000-square-foot family home. Despite the home’s custom cherry and mahogany built-ins throughout, this pad is as far from traditional as possible, boasting 9 bedrooms, 9.5 bathrooms, a full-size basketball court, bowling alley, theater, arcade, putting green and an indoor pool atrium equipped with a waterslide and a bar.

9. Park City, UT – $6,595,000 (below)
1500 Red Fox Rd, Park City UT

The listing description says it all: “Imagine every detail you would expect from the highest caliber home — those are all here plus more.” Inside the home’s nearly 16,000-square foot interior you’ll find some extremely unique features including a golf simulator, sports bar with 4 TVs, a pizza oven and heated porches. More importantly, the luxury ski chalet also boasts a stunning indoor pool overlooking 10 acres of mountainside vistas.

10. Atlanta, GA – $3,900,000 (below)
7460 Wildercliff Dr NW, Atlanta GA

This contemporary Atlanta home for sale takes the definition of luxury master suite to the next level. Though most master bedrooms may feature a swanky bathroom and walk-in closet, this custom estate has an exercise room and state of the art indoor lap pool as well.

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