Natural swimming ponds · Jacksonville, Florida
Swim in something
more natural.
A custom swimming pond combines the immersive beauty of a living landscape with water designed for recreation, relaxation and connection.
A different kind of backyard water
Part swimming pool. Part living landscape.
Swimming ponds use powerful circulation and filtration—including wetland filters that rely on gravel, plants and beneficial bacteria—to create clear recreational water within a nature-led design. The experience can range from an intimate plunge to a full-scale private swimming retreat.
Talk through your project →Immersive design
Natural edges, waterfalls, stepping stones and planting turn the water into part of the landscape.
Built around use
Depth, entry, sun decks and swim zones respond to how you plan to relax, exercise and entertain.
Naturally filtered
Wetland and biological systems can reduce reliance on the conventional swimming-pool aesthetic.
Designed as one integrated system
The experience starts with the water.
Swimming ponds require careful coordination between the recreational zone, circulation, wetland or biological filtration, access, depth and the landscape that surrounds it.
Cocktail ponds
A compact option for cooling off, relaxing and enjoying an intimate water environment.
Recreational ponds
Larger designs create room to swim, play and gather within a more expansive landscape.
Custom features
Sun decks, stone entries, waterfalls, stepping stones, lighting and planting complete the experience.
Investment
A fully custom investment.
Kingdom Ponds currently indicates that smaller cocktail ponds begin around $70,000, while larger recreational ponds average around $150,000. Size, depth, filtration and features determine the final proposal.
Cocktail pond
From $70,000
A smaller custom swimming environment for intimate dips and relaxation.
- ✓ Custom site design
- ✓ Recreational water zone
- ✓ Purpose-built filtration
Recreational pond
Often around $150,000
A larger, feature-rich pond designed around swimming, gathering and landscape impact.
- ✓ Expanded swimming area
- ✓ Custom depth and access
- ✓ Wetland or biological filtration
Published starting prices may change with access, site conditions, materials, options and project scope. Final pricing is provided after consultation.
“Working with Allen was a breeze from start to finish. He has a great eye for detail and made the process smooth and enjoyable. His craftsmanship is top notch.”Diandra Gordon · Google review
Questions, answered
Considering swimming ponds?
Is a swimming pond the same as a pool?
No. It is designed as a natural-looking pond with a recreational swimming zone and specialized filtration rather than the conventional visual language of a pool.
How is the water kept clear?
The design may use wetland filters, gravel, plants, beneficial bacteria, circulation and other purpose-sized equipment to support clear water.
How much does a swimming pond cost?
Kingdom Ponds currently states that smaller cocktail ponds start around $70,000 and larger recreational ponds average around $150,000.
Can it include decks, waterfalls and stepping stones?
Yes. Those features can be incorporated into the custom design along with planting, lighting and natural entry points.