Swimming pool ladders are usually made from plastic, wood or metal steps with a textured upper surface for grip and metal rails at the sides to support the steps and as handrails for the user, and are usually fixed in place. A pool ladder is a specialized type of access device for a swimming pool or other similar area. Pool ladders are most often made of plastic horizontal steps and vertical metal poles. A pool ladder has various uses, but many are made specifically for outfitting either above ground pools or in-ground pools.

A pool ladder is a specialised type of access device for a swimming pool or other similar area. Pool ladders are most often made of plastic horizontal steps and vertical metal poles. A pool ladder has various uses, but many are made specifically for outfitting either above ground pools or in-ground pools. Most pool ladders are constructed from resin, steel, or aluminium. Steel is the strongest of the three but it can also cost quite a bit more and it might not come in the options you want. Resin is a pretty tough material as well and can last quite a while as long as it's stored away during the off-season.