Recreational Pond Installation in Southeast Michigan

A recreational pond is a pond built for people to enjoy up close, a place to swim, wade or simply float on a warm afternoon. It looks like a natural pond, with rock, gravel and plants around the edges, but it is designed around a deep, open swimming area. Instead of the chlorine and other chemicals a traditional pool relies on, the water is naturally balanced and filtered.

That filtration comes from a planted wetland area with gravel, beneficial bacteria and aquatic plants that take up the nutrients algae would otherwise feed on. A skimmer and pump keep the water moving through the system. It is the same ecosystem approach behind our koi ponds, sized and shaped for swimming.

A recreational pond takes more planning than a typical water feature, because it has two jobs: a swimming area deep and open enough to enjoy, and a planted filtration area that filters the water naturally. Both need room, so the space you have, how the yard slopes and how equipment can reach the spot all shape the design. We plan the shape, the zones and the surrounding stone so the pond fits your yard and the way you want to use it. Once it is built, our pond maintenance helps keep the ecosystem in balance through the seasons.

• Where in the yard you want the pond
• How you plan to use it: swimming, wading or floating
• How you would like to get in and out of the water
• Whether you want a patio or seating area beside it