The Elite
Sleek and Versatile Design. High Waterline.
Sleek and Versatile Design. High Waterline.
The Elite™ is a flat-bottom rectangular fiberglass pool from Leisure Pools, built around a high-waterline design. It’s available in 26-foot and 30-foot lengths, both sharing a 12’6″ width and a uniform 4’11” depth from wall to wall. No shallow-to-deep slope, and a waterline that sits close to the coping — a combination built for a specific aesthetic and a specific kind of use.
Available Sizes & Dimensions
Measurements are approximate. Contact us for current specifications.
Is the Elite™ the Right Pool for Your Johnson County Backyard?
The Elite is worth considering when you want a modern, minimalist pool that reads as part of the architecture rather than a backyard feature. The high-waterline design brings the water up close to the coping — visually cleaner, better for photography, and the detail that distinguishes contemporary pool design from a traditional build. For Leawood or Overland Park homeowners building around modern hardscape or a flat-roof pool house, the design language fits. Both sizes share the same 12’6″ width and 4’11” flat-bottom depth, so the sizing decision comes down to length: 26 for tighter yards or side yards, 30 for a full swim length. Uniform depth means no shallow end for toddlers — the Elite is better suited to adults, older kids, and lap-style fitness use than to early-learner swimming.
Elite™ Feature Highlights
High-Waterline Design
The signature feature is the high-waterline profile. Water sits close to the coping — often within a few inches — rather than several inches below. The effect is architectural: cleaner sightlines, a more seamless transition between deck and water, and a pool that reads as an intentional design feature. For homeowners planning contemporary landscape architecture, the high waterline is usually the reason to choose this model.
Flat-Bottom 4’11” Depth
Both variants run 4’11” depth from wall to wall, with no shallow-to-deep transition. At chest-to-shoulder depth for most adults, the whole basin is usable for cooldown, water exercise, or casual swimming. The tradeoff is the same as other flat-bottom models: no standing-height shallow area for toddlers or early learners. For families whose use centers on adults and older kids, flat-bottom is an advantage, not a compromise.
Two Length Options on the Same Width
Elite 26 at 26’4″ and Elite 30 at 29’8″ share a 12’6″ width. The 26 fits tighter Leawood or Prairie Village yards; the 30 gives you about three-and-a-half more feet of swim length — enough to make a lap-style workout meaningfully more comfortable. Width, shape, and waterline treatment are identical between the two.
Clean Rectangular Geometry
Straight sides, square corners, no curved features — the Elite is a deliberate rectangular. That simplicity is what lets it integrate with modern hardscape, linear deck patterns, and minimalist landscaping. For a pool meant to disappear into the architecture rather than stand out as a feature, rectangular geometry is the baseline.
Fiberglass Shell — Consistent Surface, Shorter Install
Like the rest of the Leisure Pools lineup, the Elite is a one-piece fiberglass shell with a gelcoat surface. Practical benefits: a smoother feel underfoot than gunite, easier cleanup, and an excavation-to-fill-up timeline that’s typically weeks shorter than a comparable concrete build. For a Kansas swim season that effectively runs May through September, install speed translates directly into usable pool time in year one.
Also Consider
If the flat-bottom high-waterline approach appeals, look at The Precision (same flat-bottom high-waterline design in 4 sizes — 16–26 feet — at narrower 10’8″ width), The Linear with Cover (similar flat-bottom high-waterline design but with integrated auto cover, 6 sizes), or The Encore with Cover (compact flat-bottom with integrated auto cover at 16–23 feet).
Frequently Asked Questions about the Elite™
What sizes does the Elite come in?
Two sizes: Elite™ 26 (26’4″ × 12’6″, 4’11” flat-bottom) and Elite™ 30 (29’8″ × 12’6″, 4’11” flat-bottom). Both share the same width and depth — length is the only difference.
What does “high waterline” mean on the Elite?
High waterline means the water sits close to the top of the coping — typically within a few inches — rather than several inches below. The effect is a cleaner architectural profile and a more seamless deck-to-water transition. It’s the design detail that distinguishes the Elite from standard rectangular models.
Does the Elite have a shallow end?
No. Both Elite sizes are flat-bottom at 4’11” depth throughout. For families prioritizing a standing-height shallow zone for toddlers or early learners, a pool with a graduated shallow end is a better fit.
Is the Elite a good match for a modern-style Leawood home?
Often yes. The high-waterline design and clean rectangular geometry align with contemporary landscape architecture common on newer Leawood and Mission Hills builds. Siting, setbacks, and deck detailing are decisions we prefer to walk through on-lot.
Hometown Pool installs the Elite and the full Leisure Pools lineup across Johnson County — Overland Park, Leawood, Prairie Village, Mission Hills, Olathe, Lenexa, and surrounding communities. High-waterline designs depend on precise coping, deck, and grading execution to deliver the intended look — the finished result is only as good as the installation details, and those are best walked through on the lot before work starts.
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