Intex 28200EH 10ft x 30in 4-Person Metal Frame Above Ground Round Swimming Pool - Easy Set Up, No Pump Included | Perfect for Backyard, Garden, and Outdoor Family Fun

Was a bit skeptical about getting one of these but not anymore. My 5 year old LOVES it and it is the perfect size for her. I can even get in it with her and not feel like a giant in a mud puddle, lol. So much better than the inflatable pools from previous summers and no complaints on the sturdiness. I purchased the pool with no filter option, then purchased the Intex Krystal Clear 1000 GPH filter pump here on Amazon...I recommend that pump at a MINIMUM...the 330 GPH pump that is included with some options would be virtually useless with this pool.Assembly was not difficult for me alone other than issues lining the pins up with the bottom hole and forgetting the protective rings the first time around and having to re-install every pin. Filter setup was no problem and I do recommend you go ahead and get the deluxe pool maintenance kit and wall-mount skimmer. I'm already considering moving to a saltwater system but since I bought the chlorine from Lowe's I'll probably wait until next summer. BTW, to get the perfect chlorine level took about 13 oz. of the 1 Gal. chlorine solution I bought from Lowe's for under $4. Also had to use some pH UP to get that balanced prior to adding the chlorine.If you're new to owning a pool like me, then consider the following...you'll need something under the pool for padding and protection. I setup my pool on a brick patio so I didn't put down any sand for leveling. I found 1/2" thick interlocking foam mats at HF sold as "anti-fatigue" mats on sale for $6.99 per pack of 4. These mats are 25" sq as opposed to most of the exercise type mats which are 24" sq. You need 7 packs to cover the area for the pool but I bought enough to cover a 10'x20' area since I'm installing a ShelterLogic 10'x20' canopy ($265 on Amazon) with screen sides over the pool and creating an area for the adults to lounge while watching the kids. Anyway, the foam pads worked out great and give the perfect amount of cushion underneath the pool for walking. You'll also need cleaning equipment, so the Intex deluxe kit includes a telescoping pole, large mesh skimmer (get a small mesh one from Lowe's or somewhere as well), and a pool vacuum which attaches to your filter's intake port in the pool.if you have children, which I'd assume you do if purchasing this sized pool, then you'll likely need a ladder for them as well. My 5 year old daughter couldn't quite get in and out over the 30" sides, and she's tall for her age. I did purchase the Intex 42" ladder ($48 on Amazon), which is sturdy enough for the kids but lacks a platform between the top steps...so I had to add one so that my daughter felt comfortable enough to use the ladder. I used some scrap plywood and foam matting left over, but I wouldn't recommend the plywood unless you have marine grade...it's not very water resistant, just what I had laying around.So to the new pool owners...the $80 pool actually ended up running me about $640 to get setup the way I wanted:Intex 10'x30" pool - $80Intex 1000 GPH filter pump - $42Intex pool cover - $16 (don't bother, it's crap)Wall-mount Skimmer and Deluxe Maint, Kit - $48Intex 42" pool ladder - $48HF Anti-fatigue mats - 13 x $6.99 = $91 (for 10x20 area, half that if you're only covering the pool 10'x10')Small mesh skimmer net - $9 at Lowe'sChlorine, pH Up, pH Down, Test strips - about $32 at Lowe'sShelterLogic Max Ap 10'x20' 8 leg with screenhouse - $269 on sale from TSC or about $265 on amazon.