1. Pool Chairs. Survey your pool chair arrangement. If you feel your outdoor accessories are lacking, invest in some folding pool chairs. Swimming pool chairs are lightweight, comfortable, and easy to store when the party's over.
2. Shade. Make sure your guests are comfortable by providing ample shade with outdoor accessories. A patio awning or strategically placed outdoor umbrella should do the trick.
3. Pool Furniture. Besides general outdoor chairs, you will need some pool furniture chaise lounges for relaxing, a outdoor dining set, and possibly even an outdoor bar for serving up the perfect pool drinks.
4. Music. Whether you want to liven things up or keep everything relaxed, the right music can set the tone. Fun island music is always a favorite, as is singing along to the latest hits.
5. Pool Toys. Even grown-up children love pool toys. Standard noodles and pool floats are a given, but you may try finding some innovative motorized pool toys that will wow everyone.
6. Pool Games. Try introducing some swimming pool games into your party. Relay races and diving contests are always fun, even among grownups, and you could always reserve fun prizes for the winners.
7. Towels. It is a nice touch to provide towels for your guests. Beach towels are available at a relatively low cost, and they can be reused at every future pool party.
8. Safety. You can set up general rules for pool behavior in order to keep everyone safe without dampening the fun. Above all, make sure you have a system whereby any children will be supervised in and around the pool at all times.
9. Coolers. Make sure you have several coolers on hand that are well-stocked with favorite drink items, as well as one filled with ice. No one likes to drink warm soda on a hot, sunny day.
10. Food. Swimmers get very hungry. You don't have to get elaborate; use your Weber gas grill for hot dogs and make picnic items like sub sandwiches, coleslaw, deviled eggs, and potato salad, which are usually big hits with any kind of outdoor fun.
