Abstract: There is provided a method for manufacturing a portable aboveground pool, the method comprising removing at least a portion of a top panel of a shipping container and inserting a breadthwise vertical partition into the shipping container so as to define a swimming pool area at one end of the shipping container. The upper portion of the shipping container is removed to make allowance for a pool portion and upper decking is provided adjacent the pool portion for entering and exiting the pool portion. Stairs lead to the decking, and a gate selectively closes the stairs. The pool may have an under deck pool equipment storage space accessible via the existing doors of the container.