[villagetinker]

Originally Posted by billethkid

We are frogs and plan to stay in this home......which has a pool.
While it is probably a long way off (we hope) there will come a time when we will have no use for the pool.

One option is to just maintain it for it's visual benefits and beauty.

There must be various ways to fill it and re-purpose the space....which we also would not need...there are some benefits to no longer having to maintain a pool.

I know there is a science to how to fill the pool and use as "garden" space....trees/flowers/etc....walkway/benches/etc.

Has anybody actually done this?

You might want to check with some of the local pool companies to see if there is a way to place the pool in 'hibernation' or something similar, that would maintain the integrity of the pool (for future use) and limit the amount of maintenance.
If you find a suitable solution (I would NOT completely empty the pool), you may be able to find a suitable cover ($$$$) that would give you additional space to use, but i am certain this will not be cheap.
Finally, you might advertise your home stating that you are looking for a SWAP for a similar house with no pool.
Hope this helps, good luck with your problem.