Ideas on converting a swimming pool?

[fingercuffs]

I bought a house with a disused swimming pool, the previous owners or owners before that filled it in with sand. If it wasn't the hottest place on the planet I'd get it back to its former glory but even in the shade it's too hot here to get much use out of it. At the moment its only use is the odd winter night fire pit.

So, I was thinking a gazebo type scenario with those upright things that spritz a mist of water on you but don't know about getting a full on patio or just pebbles/shingles. I've got a front and back patio so don't really need another one but it's a complete waste of space as it is right now and it's a decent enough size to get some use out of.

Neither of us are green fingered so not really interested in plants.

Anyone done something similar?

 

[Sonny Qc]

skate ramp obviously


joking aside,
google convertin swimming pool to a pond.

it's beautiful.

 

[William Huggins]

Quick sand pit..... Sprinkle candy on top and watch the fun....

Fish farm.......

 

[usernamee]

torture pit?

 

[fingercuffs]

skate ramp obviously


joking aside,
google convertin swimming pool to a pond.

it's beautiful.

That isn't a bad idea at all. I'd have to look into safe temperatures for fish though, I don't know how that would work with 115f heat.

 

[Fedorgasm]

Make it onto a cool underground bunker where you hang out to escape the heat.

 

[fingercuffs]

Make it onto a cool underground bunker where you hang out to escape the heat.

Thankfully I have air con indoors for that. I have no idea how people cope without it here.

 

[Pittie Petey]

Put a blue tarp over it and use it as a secret underground greenhouse to grow reefer

 

[fingercuffs]

Put a blue tarp over it and use it as a secret underground greenhouse to grow reefer

Ahhh see I can actually grow weed pretty well but I don't like being high anymore.

@Sonny Qc I appreciate the pond suggestion which I gave good consideration to but I'd be worried about the fish boiling and also upkeep.

 

[RoastBeast]

Now get in the pit and try to love someone.

 

[Natural Order]

Pond for sure. You dont need fish to make it a pond fyi, although they make it pretty awesome.

 

[boingyman]

Figure out the drainage system first, then level the ground. Use half as a seating/fire pit area and the other half with space to drop in a nice hot tub. So you get a nice in ground hot tub / seating area. Maybe build a patio cover over it. Honestly it depends on the size, location in the yard, overall backyard size and budget. Even a in ground deck for seating and BBQ area may be a good idea.

 

[milliniar]

Body disposal.

 

[syct23]

Weekend women’s mud wrestling tournaments…?

 

[fingercuffs]

Figure out the drainage system first, then level the ground. Use half as a seating/fire pit area and the other half with space to drop in a nice hot tub. So you get a nice in ground hot tub / seating area. Maybe build a patio cover over it. Honestly it depends on the size, location in the yard, overall backyard size and budget. Even a in ground deck for seating and BBQ area may be a good idea.

I've got grill, smoker pizza oven area sorted already.
A hot tub area is a no go considering 9 months of the year the heat takes your breath away as soon as you walk outside. A cold tub maybe a thing?

 

[fingercuffs]

Weekend women’s mud wrestling tournaments…?

Are women only allowed to wrestle over the weekend?

 

[syct23]

Are women only allowed to wrestle over the weekend?

Yes.

I have other Manly Events to attend during the weekdays.

I’m glad you understand.

 

[fingercuffs]

Yes.

I have other Manly Events to attend during the weekdays.

I’m glad you understand.

They have midget wrestling in a bar here sometimes at the weekends, I haven't checked if there are any chicks.

 

[syct23]

They have midget wrestling in a bar here sometimes at the weekends, I haven't checked if there are any chicks.

No, no!

The midgets will do just fine.

Thank you.

 

[DaleBoca]

Rent it out as a room

You’re welcome.