I think that sounds perfect. It will be safe for the children and once they grow up alittle they will be more responsible. I think it would be ok to have a little waterfall in the back maybe.

Another way to do it is to have a fountain that splashes onto a basin or pool that is entirely filled with rocks. You'd use a recirculating pump for this. So you get to see water falling, and the water sound, but there is no open water for the kids to get into. Later when they are older you can remove the rocks and have an actual pool again.

Thats what I was going to say. I know someone who did this. The rocks were good sized, say like oranges give or take. Water made a wonderful deep bubbling sound like a brook.

I would like one myself.

joanne