Natural Recreation Pond

Recreational Ponds, Natural Pools, and Large Koi Ponds.

Recreation Ponds offer an unparalleled DreamScapes Water Feature experience, transforming your outdoor space into a captivating aquatic paradise. Our expertly designed large water features invite you to immerse yourself in nature, allowing for delightful interactions and playful adventures. Imagine swimming alongside your fish, splashing freely, and diving into the deep end of your own Living Water Ecosystem Pond—all within the comfort of your backyard.

We pride ourselves on creating pristine, bio-filtrated living water that harnesses the power of nature through innovative wetland filters, ensuring that your pond remains clean and clear without resorting to outdated technologies. Experience the beauty and joy of a sustainable water feature that truly enhances your quality of life.

Love your backyard with a recreational ecosystem pond!

You can now interact with your own clean, clear, natural recreation pond without the use of chemicals. These ponds are larger and deeper than most we create, as they are designed for relaxation and interaction. The water is kept clean with proper circulation, flow, and the use of large Wetland Filters for Bio-Filtration. DreamScape Recreation Ponds have waterfalls, stone stair entrances, sitting rocks, jumping rocks by the deep end, shallow areas, fish caves, underwater lights, fish, & plants. Altogether, the result is a mesmerizing, invigorating water wonderland designed to Connect People (and dogs) with nature! They all come standard with an automatic water fill, an automatic bacteria dosing system, a fish cave, underwater lights, IonGen algae preventers, and a Powerhead or Water Jets for excellent pond water circulation.

Los Angeles Recreation Pond Installation

Redisign your outdoor space with a stunning Recreation Pond from Dreamscapes, where aesthetics meet functionality. Our ponds offer remarkable benefits, including advanced biofiltration and safety exit points, all while delivering the enchanting allure of a traditional pond.

Imagine having a versatile water feature that caters to your desire for both relaxation and playful activities. Whether you envision a natural pool or a serene recreational pond, our expertly designed solutions provide the perfect blend of beauty and practicality, creating your personal oasis right in your backyard. Elevate your outdoor experience—choose a Dreamscapes pond today!

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What is a recreation pond?

A recreational pond, often referred to as a “rec pond,” is a beautifully crafted, custom water feature designed for assorted activities. These serene aquatic havens provide opportunities for making memories boating, floating or serve as tranquil spots for simply unwinding amidst nature. Whether nestled in a backyard oasis surrounded by lush greenery, or integrated into commercial properties, these ponds not only enhance the landscape but also offer a perfect escape for relaxation and enjoyment. With their shimmering surfaces reflecting the sky and inviting landscapes, rec ponds create an idyllic setting for family gatherings, quiet afternoons, or weekend adventures.

How do recreational ponds keep water clean?

Recreation ponds filter water by utilizing eco-friendly wetland filtration systems. Instead of depending on chemicals like chlorine, these ponds rely on the natural processes found in ecosystems to maintain clean and clear water. Essentially, our ecosystem ponds work in harmony with nature rather than against it. A DreamScape Pond is a self-contained Living Water Ecosystem that is easy to maintain and safe to interact with.

Recreational Pond Filtration Types: Biological, Mechanical, and Natural Filtration

Wetland Filtration System: is an extremely powerful tool used to clean and bio-filtrate large amounts of LIVING water. Water is channeled upward through successively smaller layers of rock/gravel and as it does, it experiences a 92% reduction in velocity. As a result, all of the sediments and nutrients that algae feeds on are removed from the water and they drop down to the bottom of our filter. We plant special bog plants in the filter and they feed off of the nutrients in the wetland, creating a balanced ecosystem.
Biofilters: These contain beneficial bacteria that break down organic waste, converting it into harmless substances.
Plant Zones: Plants absorb nutrients and provide habitat for microorganisms that further purify the water.
Natural Circulation: Water is continuously circulated to prevent stagnation, which reduces the chance of bad algae growth and maintains oxygen levels.
Sunlight and Air Exposure: UV rays from sunlight also play a role in keeping the water free from pathogens by naturally sterilizing it.
Pre-Filtration: Water first passes through a mechanical filter to remove larger debris such as leaves and insects.
Skimmers and Settling Chambers: Skimmers capture floating particles, and settling chambers allow heavier particles to sink and be removed.

Easy Entry and Exit Areas for a Recreation Pond Are Key Feature

When designing a water feature there are many things to consider. This is especially true with large water features and reaction ponds. These types of water features need to include accessible exit and entry points. There are several safety features to consider.

Traction-Enhanced Surfaces: The materials used at the entry and exit zones are specifically chosen for their non-slip properties. This provides excellent traction and reduces the likelihood of slips and falls.
Gentle Slopes and Steps: Gradually sloped areas and well-designed steps make entering and exiting the water easier, especially for children and older adults.
Handrails and Safety Railings: Large natural ponds can include strategically placed and inconspicuous handrails which offer additional support, further ensuring safety.
Dedicated Ingress and Egress Areas: Water features can have clearly designated spots for entering and leaving the water. This reduces congestion and minimizes the risk of accidents.

Including these types of features into a recreation pond helps provide a safe and fun environment around your recreation pond.

From the original vision consultation to project completion, the attention to detail we infuse into every project is unmatched. Unlike so many contractors who are focused on getting everything done as fast as possible, DreamScapes takes a different approach. We take pride in our meticulous, methodical approach to every phase of Pond design and installation.

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Creative Pond Design Solutions

Each location and landscape where a DreamScape is created has unique opportunities and challenges wot work with. We generate custom designs for our Ponds and their surrounding Landscapes that fit perfectly within the space they are in while complimenting the architecture of the property. We also work with various types of stone to make sure our Water Features blend in with their surroundings as well as any existing stone work on a property.

Pond and Waterfall Lighting

Lighting is an extremely important part of any water feature project. We install low voltage, LED lights on a timer both outside and inside our Pond Projects. Path lights, Plant lights, Patio lights and Pond lights all seamlessly work together to create an outdoor paradise living space. On certain special projects, we even install Color Changing lights! The experience of a Pond at night with DreamScape lighting is totally different from daylight viewing and profoundly beautiful.

Pond Plants and Landscaping

We are different from other pond contractors in Los Angeles. At DreamScapes, we believe the planting within and around each Water Feature is as important as the water feature itself. Our first step is to create a plant list for each unique project that we share with our clients. After reviewing the list, we are given feedback to help fine tune the plants that we will be working with. Then we create a project proposal that also includes not just plants, but (drip) irrigation for all of the plants we will install as well.

Favorite Pond Contractor in Los Angeles

DreamScapes brings 31 years of experience designing and installing outdoor living spaces and water features to every project. We only use the highest quality materials in our projects to ensure the reliability and longevity of your DreamScape.

Professional Certified Aquascape Pond Contractor

We at DreamScapes are Professional Certified Aquascape Contractors with over 3 decades of training and hands on experience in designing and creating natural ecosystem water features and their surrounding landscapes. Professional Certified Aquascape Contractors are a highly trained group of the best water feature and outdoor fountain creators in the world. A true tribe, we are a collective of Water Feature contractors worldwide who network, collaborate and share our knowledge with each other.

Natural ponds that look as if they had always been there.

A DreamScape Pond is easy to maintain, because we incorporate advanced technology with a philosophy of working With Nature and not against it, to create Pond Ecosystems with crystal clear, Living Water.

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