Most of us, when envisioning a swimming pool, see a great big design taking up lots of space in a yard or garden.

However, that doesn’t have to be the case, for there are so many wonderfully designed splash pools, plunge pools, and mini swimming pools that you really don’t require a lot of legroom on your property.

Small pools go by different names: spools, plunge pools, cocktail pools, and wading pools. Some are even placed aboveground, while others feature eye-catching features like fountains, built-in ledges, and other special details.

The following 31 small pools are all ones we’d love to spend time in—keep reading to gather plenty of inspiration as you plan the next steps for your backyard.

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