You may be considering adding a pool to your backyard. While this is a major renovation, it may be worth the time and investment to have your very own pool. Having a pool in your backyard can have benefit for not only you and the kids in your home, but also friends, family, and neighbors.

But just what are these benefits? Let’s look at the top four reasons why a pool would rule.

Great for Physical Health

You don’t have to swim laps to see the physical benefit of having a pool. In fact, just lazily swimming around, doing a few dives, and floating around on a raft not only keep you active but also allow you time under the sun. It’s important that you wear sunscreen when outside, but even with sunscreen you are exposed to the healthy rays of the sun. Most of us get the majority of our Vitamin D through sun exposure.

Great for Mental Health

Whether you’ve spent all day at the office, at school, or even taking care of the house, taking a mental health break is important. With a pool in your own backyard, this becomes much easier. Whether you want to lounge in a chair by the pool, perhaps under some shade, or whether you feel like doing a cannonball into the deep end, relaxing and enjoying your backyard makes it easier for you to take a mental-health break.

Perfect for Quality Time with the Family

If you’re finding it hard to get both kids and adults in one place all at the same time with no electronics around, investing in a swimming pool may be the answer. It’s hard to say no when someone invites you to go for a swim. Plus, due to the nature of a swimming pool, everyone will have to leave their phones and tablets inside. This means this time spent in or by the pool as a family can be a great way to not only bond but also to open up a conversation about everyone’s day, which can bring you closer together as a family.

Ideal for Socializing

You and your family may not be the only ones to benefit from a backyard swimming pool. Your kids can throw pool parties with their friends from school, and your backyard may be the coolest spot in town for a block party. What’s more, birthday parties, anniversaries, and even weddings may just find their way into your backyard. Be the life of the neighborhood with your very own swimming pool and create lasting relationships with those close to you.

Even considering all these great reasons for having a swimming pool, you may be worried that pool construction may be costly in both funds and time. However, finding the right contractor to install your new pool during your backyard renovation can make sure you have the backyard of your dreams, and that you see all these benefits and more.