Walk into your pool the way you walk into the ocean
No steps. No ladder. You walk in barefoot and the water rises around you. It is the safest entry for young children, the easiest for anyone with mobility needs, and the closest thing to a resort in your own yard.
The most distinctive feature in fiberglass pools
No steps. No ladder. Just a gradual slope from your patio to full swimming depth. Thursday Pools is the only fiberglass manufacturer with a patented beach entry design.
Imagine walking from your patio into your pool the same way you walk into the ocean. The water rises gradually from ankle-deep to waist-deep to full swimming depth. No climbing over walls. No fumbling with ladders. It feels natural and effortless every single time.
If you have toddlers, the zero-depth slope gives them a built-in wading area where they can play in inches of water while you watch from the pool edge. If anyone in your family has mobility challenges, beach entry is ADA-friendly and eliminates the need for steps or handrails entirely.
Thursday Pools holds the patent on this design in fiberglass construction. No other fiberglass manufacturer offers a true zero-depth beach entry. If this feature matters to you, this is where you find it.
Beach Entry Pools at a Glance
Models available
2 pool models
Size range
12' x 25' to 16' x 35'
Depth range
0" (entry) to 6'
Key features
Patented zero-depth slope | ADA-friendly | Ledge loungers (Sandal)
Two beach entry shells designed for how you enter
One rectangular. One freeform. Both start at zero depth and slope to full swimming depth. Choose the shape that fits your yard and your style.
Grace
The flagship beach entry pool. A gradual zero-depth slope transitions from dry land to full swimming depth without a single step. Three sizes let you match the shell to your yard. Walk in barefoot. Wade with toddlers in the shallows. Float on a lounger in the deep end. All in one pool.
Good fit if
- You want the resort-style walk-in entry experience
- You have young children or family members with mobility needs
- You want a pool that feels like a natural body of water
- Your yard can accommodate 12 to 16 feet of width
Specs: 3 sizes from 12' x 25' to 16' x 35' | Depths from 0" (entry) to 6' | Zero-depth gradual slope
Sandal
Beach entry meets ledge lounging. The Sandal combines a zero-depth slope with built-in ledge loungers right at the entry level. The freeform shape adds organic curves to the beach entry experience. If you want to sunbathe in two inches of water while your kids play in the deep end, this is your pool.
Good fit if
- You want both a beach entry and built-in ledge loungers
- You prefer a freeform shape over a rectangular one
- You spend as much time lounging as you do swimming
- You want the most feature-rich entry zone Thursday Pools offers
Specs: 2 sizes: 14' x 31' and 16' x 35' | Depths from 0" (entry) to 6' | Ledge loungers at entry level | Freeform shape
Frame your walk-in slope with the right landscape
The zero-depth entry is the star feature. Your landscape should highlight it, not compete with it.
Natural stone entry surrounds
The zero-depth slope looks best when the surrounding hardscape mirrors the gradual transition. Natural stone or travertine pavers that blend with the pool edge create a seamless flow from patio to water.
Low ornamental grasses and poolside plantings
Keep plantings low near the entry zone so the walk-in slope stays visible and inviting. Ornamental grasses, ground cover, and dwarf shrubs frame the pool without blocking the view.
Shallow-water features and bubbler jets
Bubbler jets in the shallow entry area add movement and sound without creating a splash zone. They turn the walk-in slope into an interactive feature for kids and a soothing element for adults.
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This summer you could walk into your own pool
Tell us about your yard and your family. We will help you choose between the Grace and the Sandal, pick the right size, and design the landscape that makes the most of your beach entry.
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