Works great as a pool slide for our kids (ages 11, 9, 7, and 3). We've been looking for an affordable, non-permanent, non-inflatable slide for awhile. We secured it by putting several large, heavy stone pavers behind the slide steps and behind the bottom of the slide to keep it from moving around. Our kids love it! No need to run a hose for it. Splash a little water on it initially and you're good to go!