Natural Swim Ponds
Recreational Swim Pond Installation
Whether you need help building a natural swimming pool with fish or are looking for natural swimming pool design services, the talented team from Fontana Ponds & Water Features can help. All of our recreational swim pond installation services work to provide you with the ideal natural swimming pool plan for your backyard space.
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Recreation ecosystem ponds offer a harmonious blend of leisure and ecological balance. These carefully designed aquatic environments mimic natural ecosystems, providing a serene backdrop for swimming enthusiasts. The ponds are characterized by lush aquatic vegetation and crystal-clear water. Unlike conventional pools, these ecosystem ponds utilize natural filtration processes, reducing the need for chemical additives. Swimmers can enjoy the refreshing water while coexisting with the diverse aquatic life, fostering a unique and eco-friendly recreational experience that promotes sustainability and appreciation for the natural world.
- Swimming in healthy clear water with no harsh chemicals
- Year-round enjoyment! Why stare at a concrete rectangle for 6+ months of the year when you can enjoy the sights and sounds of a swim pond even when its not swim season?
- Perfect for kids! Play in the waterfalls, snorkel with koi fish explore outdoors!
- Aquatic life such as fish, plants, birds etc.
- Lighting for evening swims or simply great views from in the home
Benefits of a recreation pond vs a traditional pool:
- 15’ x 25’ pond at 3.5’ ft deep
- Liner & underlayment to spec
- Intake bay custom skimmer
- Jets for circulation
- Waterfall & 10’ stream
- Wetland Filter for water quality
- Rockwork
- Aeration
- Ion Gen algae control system
- Autodosing system for water treatments
- Machinery
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This is a great entry level swim pond that gives you the ability to swim, snorkel, float and enjoy breath taking waterfalls. This is the smallest swim style pond we can produce making it a lower budget entry point. This pond is popular because it can fit in most residential suburban backyards!
- 18’ x 24’ pond at 4’ ft deep
- Liner & underlayment to spec
- Intake bay custom skimmer
- Jets for circulation
- Waterfall & 10’ stream
- Wetland Filter for water quality
- Rockwork
- Aeration
- Ion Gen algae control system
- Autodosing system for water treatments
- Machinery
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A perfect sized swim pond that gives you the ability to swim, jump off large boulders into the deep end snorkel, float and enjoy breathtaking waterfalls.
- 30’ x 30’ pond at 6’ ft deep
- Liner & underlayment to spec
- Intake bay custom skimmer
- Jets for circulation
- Waterfall & 10’ stream
- Wetland Filter for water quality
- Rockwork
- Aeration
- Ion Gen algae control system
- Autodosing system for water treatments
- Machinery
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This is the Rolls Royce of ponds boasting a large swimming area, diving rocks & tanning ledge. Bring lakefront living to your home with this incredible recreation swim pond!
If you are looking to incorporate a pool that looks like a pond in your backyard space, the water feature experts from Fontana Ponds & Water Features know how to build a natural swimming pond that will meet your exact requirements. All of our water features, including recreational swim ponds, are designed using high-quality materials, so you can rest assured that your natural pool will last for years to come.
Unlike other types of swimming pools, natural swim ponds offer a wide range of benefits. Some of the different benefits of installing a recreational swim pond in your backyard include:
- Does not require the use of any harmful chemicals, such as chlorine
- Environmentally friendly
- Designed to blend in with nature
- Lower maintenance costs
- Self-sustaining, natural eco systems
At Fontana Ponds & Water Features, our team of water feature experts can help you create the perfect recreational swim pond for your unique backyard space. All of our pond pools can be designed to incorporate a variety of different plants and fish, providing you with a natural swimming pond that ties in with the rest of your landscaping.
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