Summer is officially just around the corner, and we’ll be the first to say the season has its perks — the long days, the more relaxed schedule, the (hopefully) upcoming vacation. But it’s also hot out there, meaning we’re relying on our AC units and high-powered fans to keep us cool (and sane).

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Another very helpful summer product to consider investing in? Pools and sprinklers. And no, you don’t have to install a full-blown below-ground pool to get the benefits of summer water play.

Here are 7 fantastic pools and sprinklers sold at Target to keep you and the whole family cool all summer long.

1. An easy-clean kiddie pool

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This spacious inflatable pool brings beach-breeze bliss right to your backyard. With gentle 12‑inch walls, this pool is perfect for kids to splash, paddle, and practice kicking — no pump or filter required. 

Made with durable vinyl with two air-chamber combo valves, this cute kiddie pool includes a handy drain plug and repair patch for quick cleanup and storage. This pool comfortably fits up to four little ones, making hot summer days a colorful, carefree splash zone.

Price: $56.99 (originally $169.99)

2. A 10-foot-long rectangular pool

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This kid-sized pool extends 120 in length when fully inflated and offers a depth of about 14 inches. It’s a streamlined option that reviews say is easy to set up.

Price: $52.99

3. A chipper crustacean that holds 232 gallons of water

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This irresistibly crabby inflatable pool measures six feet in diameter an offers a decent 16-inch depth that’s suited for older kids and even adults. The extra-thick PVC is designed to resist punctures. Reviewers call it “stinkin’ cute” say it can accommodate up to five kids.

Price: $56.99 (originally $64.99)

4. An adorable dinosaur splash pool for tiny explorers

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Shaped like a friendly dinosaur with dual spray jets and a roomy oval basin, this inflatable dinosaur pool delivers prehistoric-level play (see what we did there?) with a gentle water depth perfect for kids ages two and up. Crafted from thickened, non‑toxic PVC and designed to hold up to 100 gallons of water, this pool is big enough for three to four kids to splash in.

To set this pool up, you just have to inflate it and hook it into a garden hose to activate the sprinklers. Just note that the inflation pump is not included!

Price: $44.99 (originally $99.99)

5. A whale of a sprinkler

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This perky inflatable splash pad is designed with a cheerful ocean life motif and equipped with a tail that delivers a spray from above for maximum cooling. It measures about 80 inches across and the tail stands 36 inches high. 

Price: $37.99 (originally $58.99)

6. A portable bounce‑and‑slide water park

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A bounce house and spray slide in one? Yes, the perfect summer item does exist! Crafted for kids between the ages of 5 and 12 and built to hold up to 250 pounds of total weight, this bouncy house inflates in under two minutes, then connects to your garden hose for built‑in sprinklers.

Crafted from heavy‑duty PVC includes grounding stakes, four repair patches, and a spacious travel/storage bag — so you can stake it down safely, patch up any rips fast, and take it to grandma’s or your next outdoor adventure. Measuring approximately 8 by 8 by 10 feet, this unit handles up to four kids, making it the ultimate go‑to backyard centerpiece for active summer days.

Price: $176.99 (originally $359.99)