The Simple Elegance of Above Ground Pools
Explore permanent above ground pool designs in a variety of sizes and shapes to create an enchanting backyard escape
Understated Luxury That Fits Anywhere
Latham’s insulated above ground pools deliver a bespoke backyard experience designed to complement your lifestyle – regardless of challenging terrain, lot size, or budget. Custom features and elevated decking options blur the line between above and inground for destination-worthy delight.
Above Ground Sensibility. Above Board Style.
Latham above ground pools are permanent, durable options that bring resort-level relaxation to your backyard. Engineered for excellence, corrosion-resistant walls offer reliable performance, making it possible to create a luxurious outdoor escape on sloped or rocky terrain.
Elevated Elegance. Engineering Excellence.
Latham above ground pools lead the way with innovative modular Radiant insulated panel technology, originally developed for NASA. The result combines unparalleled beauty, attention to detail, and durability that delivers decades of enjoyment.
The Perfect Size and Shape for Any Backyard.
Big or small, there’s a pool for every backyard. From classic round designs to sleek geometric lines, Latham offers a wide range of above ground pool shapes and sizes, designed to suit every style sensibility. With over 70 years of expertise, we help turn any backyard into a standout space.
Explore Our Most Popular Models*
Emerald
Freeform
Grecian
Oval
Rectangle
Round
Customizable Solutions
* Check with your builder to confirm availability of models, sizes, and shapes.
Colors That Make a Splash
Latham offers a variety of exclusive liner colors and patterns to make your pool truly your own. Choose from a variety of breathtaking hues, inspired by the dramatic blue seas of Bali, the serene indigo waters of Santorini – and all points in between. Bring the look and feel of your favorite destination to your backyard.
Select a Material
Lasting Beauty. Proven Manufacturing.
Latham semi-inground pools are built with durable, proprietary materials that deliver strength, longevity and design flexibility. Our modular system allows you to customize the structural components of your pool. Every element is engineered for style, comfort and lasting performance.
Ultra-Seam Above Ground Liners
LED Lighting
Water Features
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Common Questions About Latham Above Ground Pools
As its name suggests, an above ground pool is a type of swimming pool that is built on top of the ground, without requiring the excavation typically associated with inground pools. These pools make it possible for backyards that have significant constraints (due to the size of the property or rocky, challenging terrain) to enjoy all the benefits of pool ownership without compromise.
Latham above ground pools are built from corrosion-resistant modular Radiant panel technology that create an attractive frame for the pool in a range of sizes and shapes. Panels typically sit 52” above ground with ample room to wade, relax, exercise, and unwind. These panels are overlaid with a vinyl liner, making them smooth to the touch and more comfortable underfoot.
Typically, aluminum above ground pools last between 15 and 20+ years. By contrast, Latham above ground pools are backed by industry-leading limited lifetime warranties, offering greater peace of mind and decades of enjoyment that last far longer than other types of pool materials.
Latham above ground pools are made from modular Radiant panels, manufactured in our US factories. These durable panels leverage innovative technologies that were originally developed for NASA. This superior engineering results in a lightweight panel for easier and quicker installation. Radiant panels are made from a closed-cell polystyrene core bonded between two sheets of acrylic-coated aluminum. Their unique construction offers greater durability than other pool materials, including aluminum, steel, polymer, and even 12-inch concrete.
The average cost of an above ground pool varies, depending on the size, shape, and style you choose – as well as any custom features you want to add, including decking and landscaping. Overall, above ground pools cost substantially less than inground pools, offering both time and monetary savings on installation and labor since they do not require excavating a space in your backyard.
Latham above ground pools are constructed from Radiant pool panels that combine unparalleled structural integrity with R-10 insulation for natural heat retention. This translates to more comfortable swims, extended seasons, and substantial energy cost savings that will make this upgrade pay off over the years.