Dorothy Martinez & John Funk

What size is your pond? We actually have two ponds the larger pond is in our lower yard near the house and patios and the smaller pond in our upper yard.
The lower pond is 2,200 gallons and is approximately 25' x 12', with an average depth of 2 1/2'.
The upper pond is 950 gallons and is approximately 16' x 10', with an average depth of 1 1/2'.

When was it built? Lower Pond in October 2004, Upper Pond in April 2005.

Who constructed it? American Design and Landscape based in Parker, Colorado.

What is your greatest pond challenge: Algae, dogs, and leaks.

What would you do differently if you were to build the pond today? Add an additional felt liner under the EPDM liner, a wetlands filtration system, & an ion generator.

What do you love most about your pond? The sounds and the aesthetics!


Martinez/Funk's Lower Pond & Waterfall in Autumn


Martinez/Funk's Lower Pond & Waterfall in Winter


Martinez/Funk's Upper Pond in Summer


Martinez/Funk's Upper Pond in Summer II


Martinez/Funk's Waterfall & Bella in Summer


Martinez/Funk's Waterfall in Summer