Made in the USA, built to last
Copper-bearing steel walls, .035" top rails, and 18 vertical uprights on a 24-foot round, roughly 30% more steel than the imported pools sold online or at warehouse stores.
Above Ground Pools · Modesto, CA
Doughboy Above Ground Pools, Built In The USA, Sold In Modesto Since 1956
Most families coming in this season are weighing what a new in-ground build really costs against what they actually want, their family swimming this summer, in a pool that lasts. Gordo's Pool City, the Central Valley's authorized Doughboy dealer, walks Modesto, Turlock, Stockton, and Merced homeowners through size, shape, frame, warranty, and the semi-inground options that deliver the in-ground look, before a single dollar is spent.
Why Doughboy
Why Doughboy Wins Over Amazon, Leslie's, And The Warehouse Stores
It comes down to specifications, not slogans. Doughboy is the only above-ground pool brand that controls its own steel, its own resin, and its own liner vinyl, and the only brand backed by a Modesto dealer that's been here since 1956.
Industry-leading warranties
Frame warranties from 25 years to Full Lifetime, plus a 5-Year Premier non-prorated warranty when you buy the complete pool, liner, pump, filter, and skimmer package from us.
Therma-Seal liner seams
Doughboy makes its own virgin-vinyl liners with no clay fillers or reprocessed vinyl. Therma-Seal seams are covered 100% for the life of the liner, no one else in the industry offers that.
Authorized Doughboy dealer
Genuine packages, factory pricing, real warranty registration, and the only place in the Central Valley where you can compare every 2026 Doughboy model in one room.
2026 Doughboy Lineup
Steel Frame And Resin Frame Models, Compared Side By Side
The upgrade path from one model to the next is frame material, rail thickness, and warranty tier. Use this as a starting point, then come into the Modesto showroom and put your hands on the actual top rails and wall panels.
Steel frame models
Heavier-gauge copper-bearing steel, 7-step epoxy coating on both sides of the wall panel, and pre-punched (not slotted) top rails. Built to outlast Central Valley heat and the chemistry of a hard-water region.
| Model | Top rails | Warranty | Sizes | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summerville | 6" rails / 3" verticals | 25-Year Limited | Round 8–28 ft · Oval 20×12 to 34×18 | View |
| Silver Lake | 6" rails / 6" verticals | 35-Year Limited | Round 8–28 ft · Oval 20×12 to 41×21 | View |
| Copper Canyon | 7" rails / 6" verticals | 35-Year Limited | Round 8–28 ft · Oval 18×12 to 41×21 · In-Wall Step option | View |
| Palm Shore | 8.5" rails / 7" verticals | Limited Lifetime | Round 8–32 ft · Oval 18×12 to 41×21 · Can be buried | View |
Resin frame models
Corrosion-proof resin uprights and top rails, designed for backyards near sprinklers, lawns, and salt-friendly chemistry. The Saratoga is the flagship, a Full Lifetime warranty with the widest 10.5" curved top rail in the category.
| Model | Top rails | Warranty | Sizes | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Breeze | 6.5" curved / 6" verticals | 35-Year Limited | Round 8–28 ft · Oval 20×12 to 41×21 | View |
| Silver Ridge (new 2026) | 6.5" flared / 6" verticals | 35-Year Limited | Round 12–28 ft · Oval 20×12 to 41×21 | View |
| Cypress Ridge | 6.5" flared / 6" verticals | 35-Year Limited | Round 12–28 ft · Oval 20×12 to 41×21 · Woodgrain wall panel | View |
| Desert Spring | 8" curved / 7" verticals | Limited Lifetime | Round 8–32 ft · Oval 18×12 to 41×21 | View |
| Pearl River | 8" curved / 7" verticals | Limited Lifetime | Round 8–32 ft · Oval 18×12 to 41×21 | View |
| Saratoga (flagship) | 10.5" curved / 10" verticals | Full Lifetime | Round 8–28 ft · Oval 24×12 to 41×21 | View |
Hydrosphere Semi-Inground
The In-Ground Look, At An Above-Ground Price
The Doughboy Hydrosphere drops at least 24 inches into the ground and uses in-ground quality components, ICC-ES evaluated 14-gauge steel walls, fiberglass internal steps, virgin vinyl Therma-Seal liners, and the Silen S or Silen Plus pump paired with the Ranger sand filter. It's the right answer for sloped Modesto and Oakdale yards, or any customer who wants a finished, integrated backyard look without paying for an in-ground build.
- • Shapes available: Oval, Grecian, Rectangle, Round, and Freeform
- • 1- to 3-day install with experienced crews
- • Lifetime warranty on Therma-Seal seams
- • Sold and supported locally through Gordo's Pool City
A Question Worth Asking
What are most Central Valley families actually getting for their backyard dollar in 2026?
New in-ground builds in our area are quoting $120,000 to $150,000, and the higher-end designs are going well past that. Before a family signs a build contract, the better question is usually a smaller one: what does it actually take to be swimming this summer, with a pool that's built to last, backed locally, and easy to live with?
Think about it this way
- When you picture next summer in your backyard, are you picturing a year-long construction project, or your family already in the water?
- If the same backyard goal can be reached in 1–3 days of install instead of 6–12 months of build, what would that be worth to you?
- And if you want that in-ground look, did you know a Doughboy Hydrosphere drops at least 24 inches into the ground, and many Doughboy models can be installed semi-inground for a finished, integrated backyard at a fraction of an in-ground build?
No pressure, no quote pitch. We help families think through size, shape, frame, and warranty before a single dollar is spent, the same way we have since 1956.
A fraction of an in-ground build
Complete Doughboy packages, pool, liner, pump, filter, skimmer, come in well under what a new in-ground build runs in Modesto, Turlock, and Stockton, without compromising on American-made quality.
Swimming in days, not seasons
Most Central Valley installs run 1–3 days once the site is level. You skip the permitting drag, the heavy equipment in the yard, and the missed summer.
The in-ground look, without the in-ground price
The Hydrosphere semi-inground and several Palm Shore installs can be set into the ground for that finished, built-in feel, at a fraction of an excavated build.
Backed by the people who sold it
Buy from Gordo's and the 5-Year Premier non-prorated warranty activates on the full package. Plus the same showroom, same shop, same service team, for the next 20+ years.
Doughboy Pool Sizes
Pick the right size for your backyard and your family.
Doughboy sizing isn't a guess, the factory publishes exact square footage, water volume at standard depth, and expanded gallon capacity for every round and oval pool we sell. Use these charts to plan, then bring a yard sketch into the Modesto showroom and we'll size the right pool with you.
Match the pool to the family
A 15–18 ft round (≈5,000–7,300 gallons) fits a young family of 3–4. A 24 ft round (≈13,000 gallons) is the most popular all-around size in Modesto. 27–32 ft rounds and 18 ft-wide ovals are entertainer sizes.
Round vs. oval, pick by yard
Rounds are the most water for the dollar and the easiest install. Ovals fit long, narrow yards along a fence line, a 33×18 oval gives you a true lap length without taking the whole backyard.
48" vs. 52" wall height
Most families step up to the 52" wall, it adds roughly 9% more water, more room for adults at chest-deep, and a more substantial look. 48" is the right call for younger families and smaller yards.
Source: Doughboy Recreational 2026 sizing reference. Expanded gallon capacity reflects deep-end expandable installs where supported by the model.
Size & Cost Of Ownership
What Size Pool Fits Your Backyard, And Your Budget?
Pool size drives water volume, water volume drives chemistry, and chemistry drives weekly service. Use the ranges below as a planning starting point, then bring a sketch of your yard into the showroom and we'll size the right Doughboy for it.
| Pool size (52" wall) | Approx. water volume | Estimated annual service |
|---|---|---|
| 15 ft round | ≈ 5,000 gal | ≈ $1,500 / yr |
| 18 ft round | ≈ 7,500 gal | ≈ $1,800 / yr |
| 21 ft round | ≈ 10,000 gal | ≈ $2,000 / yr |
| 24 ft round | ≈ 13,000 gal | ≈ $2,200 / yr |
| 27 ft round | ≈ 17,000 gal | ≈ $2,400 / yr |
| 33×18 oval | ≈ 18,000 gal | ≈ $2,600 / yr |
Service estimates assume weekly maintenance on a balanced pool. Bring a water sample to the Modesto store for a free written prescription.
Equipment & Add-Ons
Pumps, Filters, And Entry Systems That Belong With Your Pool
Every Doughboy pool we sell ships with an ESPA pump and matched AquaView or Media Master filter. That's how you unlock the 5-Year Premier warranty, and how the pool runs quiet, efficient, and clean from day one.
ESPA SilenPlus pumps
Variable-speed, Bluetooth-controlled, and up to 80% more efficient than legacy single-speed pumps. Sized to your pool, Silen I for pools up to 21 ft, Silen S for 21–28 ft, SilenPlus-2 / -3 for 32 ft and larger ovals.
AquaView filters
Sized by pool diameter: AquaView 17" for pools up to 16 ft, AquaView 20" for 18–24 ft, AquaView 24" or Media Master for 24 ft and up. Same-brand pump and filter means cleaner installs and aligned warranties.
Entry systems
The Doughboy In-Wall Entry Step connects directly to the pool wall for a built-in look, but it has to be ordered with the pool. Stair Waves and Pool Bridge options cover every budget and deck plan.
Made in America for over 75 years
Doughboy Above-Ground Pools Are Made In America
Every Doughboy steel-frame and resin-frame pool we sell is engineered and manufactured in the United States, a 75+ year tradition that began with the Doughboy Plastics Division in 1947. Heavier-gauge American copper-bearing steel, virgin-vinyl liners produced in-house, and a family-owned manufacturer that supports American jobs. That's the pool you take home from Gordo's Pool City, backed by an authorized Doughboy dealer that has stood behind American-made pools in Modesto since 1956.
Doughboy Owners
Decade-plus Doughboy families, verified on Google.
Above-ground pool owners who still trust Gordo's years after their original install.
4.2 on Google · 82+ reviewsRebecca Lux
14-year customer · Jun 2019
Google Review“Gordo's has everything!!! Plus their clerks have the pool knowledge I needed. If they didn't know they'd turn you over to the owner or someone with more experience. It's the only place I'll go and feel at ease about what I'm buying. 14-year customer, I give you a 5 star ☆☆☆☆☆.”
Jeffrey Coon
Modesto, CA · Jun 2026
Google Review“If you have pool needs I suggest and highly recommend going to Gordo's Pool City. Friendly and extremely knowledgeable employees as well as being very reasonably priced.”
Suzan B.
Modesto, CA · Sep 2025
Google Review“Customer for life! Gordo's couldn't have been more helpful and just plain nice. Thank you for your help today.”
Get Started
Tell us which Doughboy you're considering.
Pick a model and a size, give us your contact info, and we'll reach out within one business day with pricing, packaging, and install referrals.
Frequently asked questions
Questions Modesto Homeowners Ask Before They Buy
Short, direct answers to the questions we hear on the sales floor every week. Don't see yours? Call us at 209.554.6444 or stop by 6167 Yosemite Blvd.
Ready to swim this season?
See every 2026 Doughboy model in person at 6167 Yosemite Blvd.
Compare frame styles, top rails, and liner patterns. Get sized, packaged, and quoted by a team that has been selling and servicing above-ground pools in the Central Valley since 1956.