

The demand for backyard pools is growing as homeowners look for ways to enhance their at-home lifestyle. In fact, pools are at the center of rapidly growing consumer interest in a healthy outdoor living lifestyle. As a result, families are investing in their homes and creating backyard oases complete with beautiful backyard pools.
It’s no wonder the demand for backyard pools has skyrocketed. In the past year alone, pool sales have increased dramatically as many consumers move to larger houses with backyards. Consumers increasingly want to live a balanced, healthy lifestyle with plenty of time spent outdoors.
In addition, acceptance of the work-from-home trend has accelerated as workers have come to experience the advantages of remote work during the pandemic. Hours gained from reduced commutes have turned into free-time for recreation and relaxation. As we come out of the pandemic, we all have a much greater appreciation for the added benefits of healthy relaxation and recreation that come with our own private backyard pool.
Homeowners appreciate the many advantages of having their own backyard oasis. Many see a complete backyard, with patio, pool, kitchen and landscaping, as an investment in their family. A backyard pool offers a convenient, easy-access option for family fun and recreation. When you incorporate special features and unique materials, a backyard pool can be an attractive home investment. A beautiful backyard oasis can even offer an experience rivaling that of an exotic vacation destination.
The demand for backyard pools has also been fueled by consumer interest in safe entertainment options. Are you interested in increased health and wellness options for yourself and your family? Backyard swimming pools offer fun and healthy activities for kids and adults of all ages. Investing in a backyard pool just makes good sense. And with the availability of space-saving spools, even owners of small urban yards can get in the game.
Get Inspired About Your Own Dream Pool
It’s a very exciting time to build your own dream pool. Imagine the possibilities and partner with a professional pool builder for truly exceptional results.
If you’re just getting started, begin your pool building journey by collecting images of pools and backyards you love. Put inspirational photos in a physical or digital file folder to share with your pool builder.
Social media sites, such as Pinterest and Houzz, offer gorgeous photos you can save to your own swimming pool Boards or Ideabooks. You’ll also find lots of inspiring pools and pool equipment on Hayward’s Facebook page.
Visit Hayward’s MyDreamPool.com
Visit MyDreamPool.com, your one-stop-shop for swimming pool inspiration, planning, and budgeting. This site is more than just beautiful pools; it’s a fun tool that allows you to plan your budget and discover options that are right for your backyard and your family. Start here to budget and plan for your new escape.
Browse the Dream Pool Gallery to get inspired. You’ll see amazing pools from all over the world and from a wide variety of climates. Get ideas for your very own dream pool. Note the pool shapes and materials that appeal to you. Jot down your “must haves” as well as “would be nice” features to share with your pool builder. And, speaking of pool builders, check out the amazing “Builder Showcase Photos” too.
Plan Your Own Dream Pool Now
Are you ready to move beyond the dream phase? Make plans for your own dream pool now.
Work with a professional pool builder to brainstorm the design of your new backyard oasis. Share your expectations, budget, and inspirational pool images. Discuss the best options for your yard and your family: pool size, shape, materials, decking, lighting, water features, and automation. Your pool builder will also help you to navigate the permitting process and will be a knowledgeable partner as construction proceeds.
Hayward innovative, energy-efficient pool equipment enhances a healthy outdoor lifestyle, while also delivering high quality water, pleasant ambiance and ease of use for the ultimate backyard experience. Learn about the equipment options available from Hayward. For over 80-years Hayward has helped pool owners to have a worry-free backyard pool experience. With a complete line of technologically advanced equipment engineered to work together, Hayward is your single source solution.
As the demand for pools grows, Hayward responds by offering money-saving rebates on a number of our popular pool equipment products. You can get cash back from Hayward on products purchased from a Hayward Authorized Dealer. Backed by Hayward’s total commitment to customer satisfaction and support, your pool building experience with Hayward is sure to be exceptional.
Find your local dream pool builder here. Enter your zip code and click the “Build a Pool” button to generate a list of nearby pool pros. Give them a call to make an appointment. Your Dream Pool is well on its way to becoming a reality.
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It may be hard to visualize during the cooler days of winter, but pool season is right around the corner. Now is the time to assess your backyard environment and make plans for the coming season.
Would you love your pool to sparkle and shine this year? With all the excitement of the coming season, many pool owners are looking for ways to bump up their family’s backyard experience. If you’ve been hoping to make your pool stand-out this year, consider adding Hayward’s stunning pool lighting and water features.
Adding new lighting and water features can make your pool feel truly unique, bringing a whole new look and feel to your backyard environment. In addition, swimming pool lighting can extend your family’s time outdoors and enhance visibility and safety. Controlling your new pool lighting and water features is truly effortless with Hayward’s simple and intuitive OmniLogic pool and spa controller. With the help of your local Hayward Dealer, you can easily incorporate energy-efficient, bright LED lighting and stunning water features to your backyard environment now.
Get the new pool season off to an exciting start. Learn about the innovative, new options in pool lighting and water features here.
Add Sparkle and Shine: Swimming Pool Lighting
Have you noticed how lighting adds a brilliant, sparkling effect on a pool’s water surface in the evening? It’s truly lovely and mood-lifting! And we all need that, now more than ever. Pool lighting also adds depth, mystery, and drama to enhance your swimming and backyard experience. Not only that, but lighting improves night-time visibility and safety. Swimmers are easier to see and parents appreciate that they can better monitor their children. Lights enhance contrast, discretely highlight transitional areas, and define pool steps, Baja shelves, deck areas, and pool edges.
In addition, lighting allows you to extend your pool use and fun, well past the day-time hours. After night falls, dive in for a relaxing swim enhanced with ambient lighting. Follow up with a favorite beverage poolside for a perfect end to your day.
With added lighting, you can also celebrate evening get-togethers and pool parties with friends and family. On special occasions, you’re not limited to scheduling daytime events. Surprise and delight guests with automated and timed color effects to add a playful, festive note to your special events and themed parties.
Hayward pool and spa lighting includes a range of brilliant ColorLogic and CrystaLogic LED lights with many benefits. Learn about them here:
Accent Lights
Hayward’s NEW flexible and innovative ColorLogic LED accent lights highlight special features in your yard. For example, these small vibrant lights add sparkle and shine to steps, fountains, and bubblers. Accent lights also enable the coordination of small features with your pool and spa.
Pool & Spa Lights
Create a nighttime oasis of relaxation by adding Hayward Universal CrystaLogic, ColorLogic, and AstroLite lights to your pool and spa. With Hayward’s wide range of bright, energy-efficient lighting options, you can enjoy your backyard all day and into the night. Or retrofit your pool’s existing lighting fixtures to LED for an instant upgrade.
Add Sparkle and Shine: Water Features
Do you love the look and sound of moving water? It’s so captivating! Did you know that you can add the dynamic visual and acoustic effect of moving water to your own backyard pool? Pool water features add drama, excitement, fun, and animation to your family’s pool experience.
If you want to make your swimming pool or spa stand-out this year, take a look at Hayward’s family of water features. Our innovative water features offer a variety of effects with stunning results, especially when combined with pool lighting. Not familiar with pool water features? Learn about them here:
Deck Jets
Consider adding deck jets and send an arching stream from your pool deck into your pool water. Add lighting for a stunning effect. The flow and direction of the water can be easily adjusted without tools on Hayward’s Deck Jet 500.
Laminars
Create an elegant glass-like rod of arcing water from the pool deck to the water surface. Combine with lighting for a dramatic effect that can be enjoyed day or night. Learn about Hayward ColorLogic Laminars.
Sheers
Sheers direct a curtain of water right into your backyard pool or spa. Hayward Sheer 500 can be customized in size and volume for a gentle or strong effect. They can also be installed as a straight or curved application to complement your backyard pool or spa. You can bump up the effect of a sheer by adding beauty enhancing, energy efficient white or colored LED lighting.
Bubblers
Bubblers send a cascading column of water from the pool surface into the air above your pool. Hayward ColorLogic Bubblers come in multiple nozzles to achieve a wide variety of water heights and widths. Highlight your bubbler with ColorLogic or CrystaLogic lighting.
Add Sparkle and Shine to your Pool and Spa
If you’re looking to enhance your pool and spa this year, look no further than Hayward’s family of advanced pool lighting and water features. Get the new pool season off to an exciting start, enhance safety, and extend your family’s time outdoors. Find your local Hayward Dealer here.
Hayward Industries is the recipient of the 2020 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year Award for energy-efficient pool products. You can be sure that your Hayward equipment is technologically advanced and will save energy for years to come.
Visit MyDreamPool.com to see exciting and inspiring pools and spas. Get ideas for making your backyard environment a really unique stand-out this year.
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