great little pool, lasted about 1 month.
581075
Loved this pool when we first got it. I have 3 young children (under the age of 4), so it was perfect for their size. We set it up ontop of a tarp to help protect the bottom. The pool has lasted about 1 month (a little over). It gets used almost everyday for about 30+ minutes. It sits out and we refill it as the water looks dirty. There's a quick drain plug In the bottom; which is a great feature. After about 1month of use it started getting random holes in the vinyl. The first we were able to patch with the kit. The second (or more) we haven't found but it looses air within an hour of set up. We have gotten out money out of it; but it would be better if it lasted all summer.  :(
2829874
My grandson had a great time in this pool a total of 3 times.  We live in the Vegas area and was concerned about the direct sunlight destroying it, but it didn't even make it through half a summer!  There were so many holes in it and my husband attempted to repair a couple of them, but new ones appeared.  Looks good, but not really durable.
3102279
This is great pool.  My 18 month old nice loved it!

Only a couple complaints.

First, the water that is supposed to shoot through the holes comes out at too high of pressure.  Also, didn't think about it before we bought it, but the water in the pool can sit and warm up, but the water coming through the hose and through the holes will always be cold.  My niece didn't like the the spraying water.

Second, The slide doesn't get wet enough to really use as a slide.  She uses it more for climbing up and sitting on it.

Note: don't leave it outside without water in it, as the colors fade quickly!
955078
Super happy with this pool.  Ensured the space was level using 3" of sand.  A neighbor helped me set it up in about 90 minutes.  Took about 1.5 days to fill.  The bowing in of the sides did freak me out a bit, but lo and behold, it is perfectly straight on sides once full.  My kid loves it.  The salt water addition was a must.
3434967
Very nice pool only complaint is that it doesn't drain very well. And if you don't have a air compressor I would definitely buy some kind of pump! However my 1 year old loves it!
3432114
It start to leak water from the bottom after 1 month.
1524508
The picture on the front of the box is quite misleading! The slide is very, very small and the pool itself is only about 3-4 inches deep when full. I bought this for my 1 adn 3 year old sons- my three year old can sit on top of the slide and his feet touch the bottom. My 1 year old is a bit reluctant to go down the slide, but loves splashing in the pool. One side of the whale slide had a leak in it from the day we bought it. It is currently patched, but I don't know how long it will hold.

The sprinkler works well, but does not spray onto the slide (it just gets the grass wet next to the pool). My boys are enjoying this pool, though. My 3 year old goes down the slide head-first and it is shallow enough for my one year old to splash in. I would really recommend this pool for kids aged 2 and under. I'll try to upload some pictures of my boys with this pool for size reference!
4426117
Really nice pool.  It's a bit difficult to get all the sides pulled out as it's filling, but otherwise is fairly easy to assemble.  I haven't found a pool cover for this size, but we use a regular plastic painters tarp, secured at the corners, and it works fine.  I believe we have a leak somewhere, as the water is going down a few inches overnight, but can't find the leak.  Aside from that, the kids have had a lot of fun in this pool.

Update:  We noticed about a 6-inch tear in the seam, most likely where the leak is.  They will replace the liner if they have any, but you have to cut a model number out of the liner and hold it in your hand before they will send another out.  I understand the reasoning, but my kids are enjoying it for their last few weeks of summer (we just refill it every day)....so, I guess we will wait until summer is over and make sure it's in the 90-day period and refile the claim.  Just hope they have a replacement since this is discontinued.
4348306
This is a great pool.
Yes, it takes a bit longer to fill up since you need to fill up 3 chambers, but it stands even if one is loosing air (has not happened to us yet).
This pool IS LARGE. Even grown ups fit well (and do go into it), needless to say kids have tons of fun in it.
The water drain hole could have been a bit bigger given the size of the pool itself, but this is a minor problem.
The bottom could be pierced quite easily, so watch out!
If you set it up on the grass, any small hole will start losing water.
Unexpectedly, setting this up (already with a hole) on a paved surface did not lead to any water leaks, as the weight of water sealed the hole by just pressing the bottom against the pavement.
Hole was easy to fix a repair kit from the bike store ($4).
Overall, very nice toy. Bottom could have been done thicker for this price, hence only 4 stars.
1808137
This pool may be acceptable if you have no wildlife in your backyard, however for us in Bloomington, Indiana - it did not last more than about a month.  Critters (raccoons?  possum? squirrels?) tried to climb the side multiple times, causing punctures in the inflatable ring that we could not fix permanently with any patch kit.  Warning:  the inflatable ring is the only thing that keeps your pool from collapsing and pouring hundreds of gallons of water you just paid for (and spent a long time filling) all over your yard.  This occurred multiple times over the summer because the first hole (pinprick size) would not stay sealed, and then new holes were created by more critter nails.  It makes your heart sink to look out the window and see your new pool deflated again and again.

In the end, we gave up, and the pool sat deflated and filled a few inches for another month.  When we decided to put it away, we figured we may try again next year - but discovered a huge gash in the main body.  Well, then.  In the trash it went.

The matching cover also developed large slits in quick order.

Set up was a pain, btw - but it will be for any pool (you need to level the ground.)  It was also unheated and we were shivering every time we used it before it broke down.

It was fun while it lasted, besides the chill factor.  If you can fence this in with animal-proof fencing, it may work for you.  But I would still be wary of the fact that the whole structure relies on the top ring not leaking air.
918975
We used the pool as a ball pit for our toddler. The size and depth of this pool is perfect for holding 500 plastic balls, but the pink and yellow rings developed a leak quickly, and now we're having to buy a new one after only having it for about 4 mons. Perhaps it would last if used as an actual pool, but definitely not made to br used as a ball pit.
1155101
So I'm pretty sure one of the rings on this pool had a hole in it when I took it out of the box. With how close it was to summer ending I didn't want to mess with sending it back . It worked for what we needed we just couldn't leave it up for long periods of time. I'll probably look for one that's a little better quality next year but I definitely got my $$$ worth out of this
3935496
We love our little pool! It was very-very easy to set up. It took me 30 min total to set it up, smooth out the bottom, and  fill it with water. I use a fish tank net to clean out bugs and leafy debris. I also add 1/2 a cup of bleach every few days while adding water to the pool. This keeps the pool clean, and I haven't needed to completely drain and refill the pool. My 18month old loves this pool. It is a perfect size for him to walk, sit, stand, and play. His big sister fits perfect as well. It really is a good size for two kids. This is a great starter pool for little ones.
3587166
This is a great size pool, compared to some of the other blow up options they have out there. Our's has been inflated for about 2 months and has not lost much air, if any. They have a little bench built into the pool and also a sprinkler that is de-teachable. You just hook the hose up to it and it will steadily sprinkle water in the pool. When not in use it doubles as a floatie! My children have enjoyed "swimming" in it as there is a lot of space for them to play. Only downside is that there is a hole halfway up the pool wall that will let the water out as a safety feature. Not a big deal though, before you put any water in the pool just put duct tape, a patch, or plug it up with something and you're good to go. With the pool filled up all the way it's perfect for older children, below the safety hole is perfect for younger children, so not really an issue. We blew ours up with an air mattress pump. Definitely recommend!
4230509
I've had this pool for 2 months. Great pool, fun, easy to setup. If you have kids get a pool alarm. The power supply in my pump died. No lights now power, wont' turn on. Intex sent a free replacement that is working so far so I am happy. I've seen a few other reviews with similar problems. If this one dies I won't be happy if I have to send it back and pay for shipping. BTW, when I first received my pool it had a tear in the liner which was also replaced under warranty.
1223741
Milliard #1 began taking on water, and was getting pretty brittle after nearly two years floating around in our pool.  We replaced it with Milliard #2 very happy with it.  We've named it Lilly.
461850
I purchased the Intex pool for three of my Grandkids that were visiting for 9 Days, ages 2 and 5. Each day was in the low  100's so, each day getting into their little pool was first on their list. Kids used the pool everyday, and along with 4 different sets of bath toys, really enjoyed themselves. Pool is not generally practical, unless you purchase a pool water filter. It must be fully filled with water, approximately 300 gallons, to the recommended level, to provide stability of the pool and safety. So daily draining for cleaning and water clarity just isn't practical, which I had too do every other day, along with utilizing my shop vac for removing sand and small debris. I didn't mind and the kids really did enjoy the pool. Along with the material used, price value, not including water,  and stability of the pool, I had to give it 5 stars. Aside from the draining and refilling issue, I would recommend this pool.