Pool Toys And Floats

Collection: Pool Toys And Floats

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Discount Swimming Pool Toys, Floats & Loungers

Equip your pool for recreation and family fun with pool toys, floats, and accessories from Pentair, Waterway, CMP, Jed Pool Tools, and International Leisure Products. PST Pool Supplies stocks the pool recreational accessories that keep swimmers of all ages engaged — lane rope and float kits, volleyball pole holder systems, pool rings, and dive toys, starting from $13.30.

The Pentair RFK22 22' Rope and Floats Kit is the standard pool lane divider and safety rope system — used to separate the shallow end from the deep end, designate lap lanes, or create a swim barrier for younger swimmers. The rope installs between two wall anchors and supports brightly colored floats that provide clear visual separation of pool zones. Volleyball pole holder systems are available in complete kits and individual components: pole holder assemblies (gray, white, black), flanges (white, beige, gray), flange and flush cap combinations, and pole holder bodies — these wall-mount or deck-mount fittings anchor the volleyball net poles so they can be set up for games and removed when not in use, leaving only the flush-capped fittings in the pool wall. Pool rings (24" styrofoam, style 90-820) are classic pool toys for ring-toss and retrieval games — durable, buoyant, and compatible with standard pool chemistry. Dive Eels (91385) are weighted dive sticks that sink to the pool floor for underwater retrieval games — a staple for teaching children to swim underwater and building breath-hold confidence. For pool safety equipment including fence parts and door alarms, see our related safety collections.

Pool recreational accessories serve more than entertainment value — the Pentair rope and float system is a recognized pool safety tool that creates a physical barrier between swimming zones, helping prevent younger swimmers from inadvertently drifting into deeper water. For pools with both young children and older swimmers, a properly installed lane rope provides an important visual and physical cue. Volleyball systems are best installed with the pole holder flanges set at the pool's widest point, with the net height adjusted for the age and height of the primary players. When installing deck-mount volleyball flanges, confirm the deck concrete thickness and condition before coring holes — minimum 3" of sound concrete is needed for secure anchor installation.

Shop pool toys and recreational accessories at PST Pool Supplies and make your pool the backyard destination all summer long.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I install a pool volleyball pole holder system?
Pool volleyball pole holder systems use wall-mounted or deck-mounted flanges that anchor the net poles. For pool wall installation (most common for inground pools): the pole holder body is installed through the pool wall during construction or by coring through an existing wall above the waterline — the holder body is set in the wall with the flange face flush to the pool wall surface. A rubber plug or flush cap fills the opening when the volleyball equipment is not in use. For deck installation: deck flanges are anchored into the pool deck concrete. Steps: (1) Mark flange locations at equal distance from each side of the pool at the desired net crossing point. (2) Core the deck at each location using a rotary hammer drill with the correct diameter bit. (3) Set flanges with pool-grade anchoring epoxy and allow to cure fully before use. (4) Insert pole holder bodies into the flanges, assemble net poles and net, and adjust net height. Always install pole holders symmetrically on both sides of the pool at the same distance from the pool edge so the net runs perpendicular to the pool's long axis.
What is the Pentair RFK22 rope and floats kit used for?
The Pentair RFK22 is a 22-foot rope and float assembly used to create a pool safety barrier or lane divider across a pool. The rope threads through a series of buoyant floats that provide a visible, physical line across the pool surface. Primary uses: (1) Shallow/deep end barrier — installed across the pool at the break point between the shallow and deep ends, creating a visual and tactile barrier that alerts swimmers (especially children) when they're approaching deeper water. (2) Lane divider — separating swimming lanes for lap swimming or racing. (3) Zone separator — dividing the pool for simultaneous use by different age groups or activities. The rope attaches to stainless steel or plastic wall anchors (sold separately) installed in the pool walls at the rope line. The 22' length suits pools up to approximately 20' wide with some slack for adjustment. For wider pools, multiple kits can be chained or a longer custom rope run can be made.
Are styrofoam pool rings safe to use with pool chemicals?
Standard expanded polystyrene (EPS) styrofoam pool rings (like the 90-820) are chemically compatible with properly balanced pool water at normal sanitizer levels (1–3 ppm chlorine, pH 7.2–7.6). EPS foam is resistant to chlorine, bromine, and standard pool algaecides at typical pool water concentrations. However, pool toys made from foam can degrade over time from: (1) UV exposure — prolonged direct sun causes surface yellowing and gradual embrittlement of EPS; store foam toys out of direct sun when not in use to extend their life. (2) High oxidizer levels — shock treatments (10+ ppm chlorine) can accelerate surface degradation if toys are left in the pool during shocking; remove foam toys before adding shock. (3) Physical impact — EPS chips and crumbles when struck hard; chipped EPS pieces can be ingested by children and should be cleaned out of the pool. Inspect foam pool toys at the start of each season and replace any that are significantly degraded, chipped, or show structural breakdown.
What pool toys are best for teaching young children to swim?
For teaching young children to swim underwater, weighted dive toys like Dive Eels (91385) are particularly effective — they sink to the pool floor and provide a clear, motivating target for children to swim toward, building breath-hold confidence and underwater swimming skills. Dive sticks and rings can be thrown to various depths to progressively challenge swimmers as their skills improve. For water safety skill building, the Pentair rope and float system creates a safe zone boundary that gives children a clear reference point for the shallow end. For general recreation, pool rings (24") work for both ring-toss games at the surface and underwater retrieval at the bottom. When selecting pool toys for young swimmers, avoid toys with cords, strings, or loops that could create entanglement hazards around pool drains or suction fittings. Always ensure all pool drains have SVRS-compliant covers installed per the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act before allowing young swimmers in the pool.