# Mega Residential Pools Gilbert Arenas' Goes Big At Home By Going Like Sixty | Published 2008-08-03 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/largest-residential-pool-gilbert-arenas-goes-big-at-home References: [blog.washingtonpost](http://blog.washingtonpost.com/dcsportsbog/2008/07/gilberts_pool_the_pics.html) Long ago, Trend Hunter featured a [250,000 cubic meter mega pool](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mega-pools-boat-or-swim-in-the-worlds-largest-pool-at-san-alfonso-del-mar), which is basically the size of a small lake. In a similar quest for more water, we now present you with high level details about a mega residential pool. Gilbert Arenas is a Wizard, an [NBA Washington Wizard basketball player](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basketball-park) of some ability. He is building the [largest residential pool](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-patrick-plunge) in America. These photos are taken of the work in progress, but you can see it features REAL boulders which took up 1/2 of the Million Dollar price tag. Three fish tanks are included including one in the “basement” of the pool so Arenas and his swimming friends can watch the real expert swimmers. Fish. The pool should be done later this month. Check out some more innovative pools: ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Ultra Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/ultraluxury) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Mega Residential Pools:** There is an opportunity to innovate and introduce new materials, designs and functionalities for mega residential pools. - **Luxury Home Amenities:** The trend towards mega residential pools is indicative of a larger trend towards adding extraordinary features and amenities to luxury homes. - **Home Entertainment:** As mega residential pools continue to grow in size and extravagance, there is an opportunity to incorporate them into home entertainment systems. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Luxury Real Estate:** Luxury real estate developers can capitalize on the trend towards mega residential pools by creating custom homes and amenities that meet demand. - **Pool and Spa Services:** As the trend towards mega residential pools continues, there is an opportunity for pool and spa companies to offer larger and more specialized services to meet demand. - **Smart Home Technology:** The incorporation of mega residential pools into home entertainment systems presents an opportunity for smart home technology companies to innovate and integrate these systems seamlessly. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Asymmetrical Ultra-Compact Pools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/faraway-pool.md) - [Renovated Water Parks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/okana-resort-indoor-waterpark.md) - [Fluid Basketball-Net Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swimming-pools-and-bubblegum.md) - [Skylight-Topped English Pool Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/malvern-pool-house.md) - [Customizable Tanning Pools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inflatable-tanning-pool.md) - [Pool Basketball Hoops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/premium-basketball-hoop.md) - [Urban Portugal Swimming Pools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loop-pool.md) - [Illuminated Bright Pool Surfaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vetrite.md) - [Underwater Pool Window Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hastingssunrise.md)