Poolside Splash

PLAY A ROUND:

This 36-inch splash-print, vinyl beach ball provides a definitive call to action. $7.99 at Crown Pools, multiple locations.

TOTE SMART: Sunscreen, towels, magazines, keys, a wallet and some toys-get it all together in this roomy straw tote, and you’ll look sharp. $17.99 from Pier 1. Picasso and Monet art beach towels, $ 19.99 each; fruit and flower and ocean print beach towels, $8.99. Towels from Linens ’n Things.

TROPICAL LIGHTS: Weave parrot party lights through your trees or across the patio-or even bring them indoors-to create the hot drama of a tropical night. $9.97 at Service Merchandise, multiple locations.

▼ SOMETHING FISHY:

Serve up a poolside snack with this molded acrylic fish platter, $12, and coordinating 8-inch plate, $4, at Simon David, 6770 Abrams.

FUN-BELLS: Move your daily workout to cool pool waters with these foam dumbbells by DeltaBells. Two water-resistant weights, $24.95, at Luke’s, 3607 Oak Lawn.

COOL REFRESHMENT: Party drinks take on a tropical spirit with Precisioncraft fish-inspired goblets. Acrylic goblets, $5 each, at Simon David on Abrams.

WELL HEELED: SureFoot’s whimsical poolside safety mat prevents slips and spills. The 18 by 28-inch mat sells for $8.99 at Linens ’n Things, multiple locations.