Pond and water features can help to add visual interest and practical enjoyment to your outdoor living space. They are not without their risks, however, and so it is important to observe some safety precautions when shopping for and installing items around your pond.
For any sort of electrical element, you’ll want to ensure that it has been rated for outdoor use, and that items to be placed in water are submersible rated. Look for certification from a safety authority such as CSA, UL, or CUL.
Aside from electrical considerations, keep in mind placement of any items you plan to install outdoors. They could become a potential trip and fall hazard. Other than that, a little common sense will keep you safe and provide you with years of enjoying your backyard pond or pool.
With the above information in mind, in no particular order here are 50 of the ponds and water features that we consider the best, based on available features and average customer ratings and reviews.
Lighting Features
1. Fortune Products GL-301-ABW Glow Lily Light
This beautiful lily-shaped glow light can be used in ponds, pools, and other water areas to add a touch of elegance and lighting. It displays a choice of three different colored lights that fade between shades or can be set to solid if desired.
Key features:
- Energy-saving LED lights
- No assembly required
- Requires 3 AAA batteries (not included)
2. Anjon 20 Watt Rock Light 3 Light Set With Transformer
This lighting set comes complete with three lights in the shape of a rock and includes a transformer that’s protected for outdoor use. It is suitable for use both above and below water, and features an energy efficient hybrid drive technology.
Key features:
- 11-inch head height
- Realistic-looking
- UL listed
3. Set of 4 LED Submersible Light Battery Operated RGB Color Changing Accent Light
This set of outdoor accent lights is fully submersible and comes in a 4-pack to provide a larger coverage area and more visually-interesting layout. It comes complete with two remotes that allow you to change between 16 different color options.
Key features:
- Requires 3 AAA batteries (not included)
- Clear cover
- Adjustable brightness levels
4. Color Changing Solar Powered Glass Ball LED Garden Lights
Available in a choice of two color options, this light is solar-powered and features a built-in rechargeable Ni-MH battery that provides up to 8 hours of glow per charge. It is covered with finely crushed mosaic glasses, that provide a romantic glow to your outdoor space.
Key features:
- Automatic on/off
- Waterproof design
- Choice of two lighting modes
5. AGPtek Waterproof Mood Light Garden Deco Flashing Ball LED RGB Color Changer Floating Ball
Available in a wide selection of multi-packs to suit all your outdoor water lighting needs, these balls are suitable for use in pools, ponds, and other outdoor areas. Each battery set provides up to 70 hours of runtime.
Key features:
- Energy-saving LED lights
- Waterproof design
- Requires 2 CR2032 batteries
6. Winterworm® Solar Powered RGB Colors LED Floating Lotus Flower Lamp
This pond lighting set features a set of three floating lotus leaves and flowers connected to a central solar-powered panel. The lights turn on automatically at sunset and provide up to 12 hours of use on a single charge.
Key features:
- Energy-saving LED lights
- Durable plastic design
- Approximately 4-inches wide
7. 40W Halogen Submersible Light for Water Gardens and Ponds
Available in a wide selection of multi-packs to suit all your outdoor water lighting needs, these lights are fully submersible, making them suitable for use in pools, ponds, and other outdoor areas. They come complete with four color lenses to suit your lighting needs.
Key features:
- Transformer included
- UL listed
- Low-voltage halogen bulbs
8. Jebao Submersible LED Pond Light with Photocell Sensor
Available in a wide selection of multi-packs with or without photocell sensor, these pond lights suit all your outdoor decorating needs, and are fully submersible.
Key features:
- Transformer included
- UL listed
- Energy-saving LED bulbs
9. Amzdeal®36-LED Garden Pool Aquarium LED Underwater Submersible Spot Light Lamp Set
Available in a set of two or three, these LED lights are fully submersible for use in pools, ponds, and fountains. They feature a suction cup base for convenient placement and can be angled to provide precise lighting where you want it most.
Key features:
- Energy-saving LED bulbs
- Waterproof design
- Power adaptor included
10. Aquascape 1W Contractor LED Waterfall and Landscape Accent Light
This 6-pack of accent lights is fully submersible, making it ideal for use in a number of different outdoor applications including in ponds, pools, and fountains. The compact design allows to be conveniently installed nearly anywhere.
Key features:
- Energy-saving LED bulbs
- Waterproof design
- Bulb life of 40,000 hours
11. Pond Boss Submersible Water Garden Light
This fully submersible light comes complete with four interchangeable color lenses to provide just the right mood for your outdoor space. It boasts non-toxic finishes that are safe for use in ponds with fish and plants.
Key features:
- Transformer included
- Dusk-to-dawn design
- Energy-efficient design
These outdoor lights are fully submersible, making them ideal for use in your pool, pond, or other water area. It comes complete with a solar panel for charging and provides up to 8 hours of continuous use from a single charge.
Key features:
- Automatic on/off
- Energy-saving LED lights
- Weighted base prevents lights from tipping
13. Inglow Plastic Summer Creatures Light
This cute little light provides a sweet way to add a little decor and light to your outdoor space. This plastic lily pad and frog floats on top of the water and includes one color-changing LED light that runs off of the two included coin batteries.
Key features:
- Durable plastic design
- Affordable price
- Quick shipping
14. GoldMice Waterproof 36 LED Submersible Spotlight Landscape Lamp
This spotlight is fully submersible for use in all outdoor water lighting applications and features 36 energy-saving LED bulbs per light to provide superior visibility. It comes complete with four suction cups to provide secure mounting where desired.
Key features:
- Fully adjustable
- Waterproof design
- Adaptor included
15. TotalPond UW16253 Solar Pond Floating White Lily Pad Light
This pond light features features a floating design that is solar powered to provide dusk-to-dawn lighting without the need for batteries or power cords.
Key features:
- 2.5x brighter than similar lights
- Energy-saving LED lights
- Beautiful, realistic design
16. GRDE® Solar Power Color Changing Floating LED Lotus Light Flower Lamp
This floating pond light features three lotus-shaped flowers connected to a solar panel to provide up to 12 hours of continuous lighting off a single charge.
Key features:
- Energy-saving LED lights
- Easy to set up
- Ideal for pond or pool
17. Master Craft Products SD0214 Floating Color Changing Water Lily
This pond light features features a floating design that is solar powered to provide dusk-to-dawn lighting without the need for batteries or power cords. The bright LED lights cycle through several colors for a beautiful design.
Key features:
- Energy-saving LED lights
- Waterproof design
- Requires 3 AAA batteries (not included)
18. Design Toscano Kohaku Asian Koi Piped Spitter Statue
This water feature is a beautifully-decorated koi fish spitter. The hand-painted statue is designed to brightness up your outdoor space. It is cast in high quality designer resin.
Key features:
- High quality resin
- Pump not included
- Compatible with most pumps
19. Kingda Electric Submersible Water Pump with 12 Colorful LED
This kit contains an AC-powered fully submersible water pump that makes it ideal for use in ponds, pools, and fountains. It boasts a quiet operation and low-voltage design to help save on operation costs.
Key features:
- Color changing lights
- Suction cups included for convenient mounting
- Corrosion-resistant
20. GBGS 15W 800L/h 12 Colored LEDs Light Submersible Fountain Fish Aquarium Water Pump
This fully submersible pump is suitable for use both indoors and outdoors and comes complete with a color-changing LED light for an added touch of style. It is suitable for use in both salt and freshwater applications.
Key features:
- Quiet operation
- Durable, anti-corrosive, acid-resistant design
- Suction cups included for convenient mounting
Spitters/Fountains
21. TotalPond Blue Koi Spitter
This koi-shaped spitter provides a creative way to add more oxygen to your pond in order to create a healthy environment for plants and fish alike.
Key features:
- Compatible with ½-inch tubing
- Pump not included
- Durable resin design
22. EasyPro OFS3 Stainless Steel Statuary Fountain
Made of durable stainless steel, this outdoor fountain provides beautiful visual interest to your outdoor water space and features a three-tiered design that can easily be installed anywhere.
Key features:
- Pump not included
- Durable UV-protected resin design
- Tubing and bubbler included
This fish-shaped pond spitter offers a practical and stylish way to add oxygen to your pond to help improve the overall health of your plants and any fish.
Key features:
- Durable polyresin construction
- Detailed design
- Compatible with ⅜-inch tubing
24. Aquascape 98864 Desert Granite Quad Spillway Fountain Water Feature
This outdoor fountain makes a lovely addition to your outdoor pond or pool and provides both soothing sound and visual interest to your outdoor space. Thanks to the natural rock veneer, it will age like real stone, providing a lifelike and durable look.
Key features:
- Lightweight fiberglass design
- UV- and weather-protected
- Pump not included
25. Pond Boss STMBG Turtle Family Spitter
This cute little turtle spitter helps to add oxygen to your pond to help improve the overall health of your plants and any fish.
Key features:
- Compatible with ⅜-inch and ½-inch ID tubing
- Helps prevent mosquitoes
- Pump not included
26. Algreen Pond Fish Spitter with Pump and Tubing
This detailed fish-shaped pond spitter helps to add oxygen to your pond to help improve the overall health of your plants and any fish. It comes complete with the pump and tubing to provide an out-of-the-box water circulating system.
Key features:
- Painted patina finish
- Suction base for ease of installation
- 6-foot power cord included
This turtle-shaped pond spitter offers a cute and seamless way to aerate and oxygenate your pond, helping to maintain the overall health of your plants and fish.
Key features:
- Compatible with ½-inch tubing
- Durable design
- Pump not included
28. Ceramic Fish Pond Art Kit with Pump
This ceramic pond spitter features a beautiful, artistic fish design that is sure to become the focal point of your pond, while providing aeration and oxygenation to your plants and fish.
Key features:
- Durable, weather-resistant design
- Adjustable flow pump included
- 6-foot power cord included
29. Aquascape 98939 Small Stacked Slate Urn Fountain for Landscape and Gardens
This beautiful outdoor fountain would make a great focal point for your outdoor space and is available in a choice of three sizes, with or without the pump kit.
Key features:
- Durable, lightweight design
- Fade- and chip-resistant
- Pump not included
30. TetraPond Spitter Pond Decoration and Aerator
Available in a choice of three charming characters, this pond decoration features a cute gnome design and provides aeration and oxygenation to your plants and fish.
Key features:
- Compatible with ½-inch or ¾-inch tubing
- Durable design
- Detailed decoration
This cute little frog-shaped spitter helps to add oxygen to your pond to help improve the overall health of your plants and any fish.
Key features:
- Compatible with ½-inch tubing
- Durable design
- Weighted base helps prevent tipping
Decoys
32. 28″ Alligator Head Decoy & Pond Float with Reflective Eyes
This incredibly realistic-looking alligator head provides excellent decoy protection for your pond and is effective for use against Canada geese, blue herons, and more. It boasts a lifelike motion when moved by wind or the water it’s in.
Key features:
- Reflective eyes
- Floats freely
- Hand painted
33. Outdoor Water Solutions ARS0302 Duck Decoy Marker
This male duck decoy provides a realistic-looking mallard design that is effective at deterring birds from your pond. It easily attaches to any airstone housing bucket or a bucket of your choice for convenient placement.
Key features:
- Easy to adjust and monitor
- Full size
- Can be used free floating
This pair of decoy swans provide a realistic-looking addition to your pond or pool and boasts a life-sized plastic body with detailed features that helps to deter Canadian geese and other nuisance waterfowl from your pond.
Key features:
- Can be anchored in shallow areas
- Suitable for use on land or water
- Three season use
35. 22″ & 28″ Alligator Head Decoy Kit with Reflective Eyes
This incredibly realistic-looking pair of alligator heads provides excellent decoy protection for your pond and is effective for use against Canada geese, blue herons, and more. It boasts a lifelike motion when moved by wind or water.
Key features:
- Reflective eyes
- Hand painted
- Made in the USA
This lifelike blue heron pond decoration helps to deter nuisance waterfowl from your pond and is easy to install. The durable blow-molded plastic has been designed for years of outdoor use.
Key features:
- Weather-resistant
- 21-inches tall
- Easily blends
37. Large Male Floating Mallard Duck
This large male mallard duck boasts an incredibly lifelike design thanks to the many carving details and realistic paint job. When floating in your pond it appears so real even your guests will be fooled.
Key features:
- Durable resin design
- Life sized
- Suitable for use indoors or outdoors
38. Large Floating Swan for Pool and Pond
This large floating swan is suitable for use in both ponds and pools and helps to deter nuisance waterfowl. It boasts a life size design and realistic-looking finish.
Key features:
- Durable resin construction
- Hand painted
- Suitable for use indoors or outdoors
Other Features
39. Airmax Inc. 510330-S Pond Logic TrueRock Small Boulder Rock with Vent Holes
These decor rocks offer one of the most realistic-looking designs on the market and make an excellent addition to your outdoor space.
Key features:
- Durable, rock-hard construction
- Weather-proof, textured finish
- Ideal as a protective cover
40. Exotic Pebbles PBS0510 Polished Gravel
These pebbles provide a long-lasting and sustainable alternative to mulch for use around your pond and the black color complements any outdoor decor.
Key features:
- Suitable for use indoors or outdoors
- ⅜-inch size
- Made in the USA
41. Sealike 4 Pcs Large Artificial Floating Foam Lotus Flower Pond Decor Water Lily with Stylus
These artificial floating lotus flowers provide a beautiful and visually interesting addition to your pond or pool, and are available in a choice of three sizes to suit any sized pond. The set of four comes in varying colors to add a touch of style to your backyard.
Key features:
- Durable foam design
- Suitable for use indoors or out
- Can float freely or be anchored
42. OnePlus Floating Pond Decor Water Lily / Lotus Foam Flower
These artificial floating lotus flowers provide a beautiful and visually interesting addition to your pond or pool, and the set of four comes in varying colors to add a touch of style to your backyard.
Key features:
- Durable foam design
- Suitable for use indoors or outdoors
- Can float freely or be anchored
43. Tetra Pond Floating Water Lily
This floating water lily boasts a life size design that comes in varying colors to provide a visually interesting addition to your outdoor water space. The durable plastic design has been made to stand up to years of outdoor use.
Key features:
- Affordably priced
- Available in single or two-packs
- Safe for use in ponds with fish and turtles
44. NAVA 4pcs Large Artificial Pink Purple Orange Floating Lotus Home Garden Pond
Available in a choice of two- or four-packs, these realistic-looking floating lotus flowers are available in a selection of four colors and add a beautiful visual element to your outdoor water space.
Key features:
- 5-6-inches wide
- Saturated colors
- Durable EVA design
45. Lightingsky Artificial Floating Foam Lotus Flower Pond Decor Water Lily
These foam floating lotus flowers provide a realistic-looking beauty to your pond and are available in a choice of multipacks, sizes, and colors to suit any pond’s decor needs.
Key features:
- Can float freely or be anchored
- Durable foam design
- Suitable for use in salt and freshwater
46. Artificial EVA Floating Foam Aquarium Foliage Floating Lotus Leaf Decor
These faux floating pond leaves provide a realistic-looking foliage addition to your pond or pool and come in two different sizes for a more lifelike appearance.
Key features:
- Durable EVA design
- Suitable for use indoors or outdoors
- Suitable for use with animals
47. Lightingsky Artificial Floating Foam Lotus Leaves Artificial Foliage Pond Decor
These faux floating pond leaves provide a realistic-looking foliage addition to your pond or pool and come in a choice of different sizes and multi-packs for a more lifelike appearance.
Key features:
- Affordably priced
- Suitable for use in salt and freshwater
- Easy to use and clean
48. Lightingsky Artificial Floating Foam Lotus Flower Pond Decor Water Lily
These faux floating water lilies offer a realistic-looking design in a durable foam construction that adds a touch of visual interest and safe hiding spot for fish in your pond. They are available in a choice of three different sizes to suit any pond or pool.
Key features:
- Choice of colors and sizes
- Suitable for use in salt and freshwater
- Can float freely or be anchored
This clam shell decoration has been hand casted from cement to provide a durable and long-lasting outdoor addition to your pond.
Key features:
- Antique white finish
- Stable, level design
- Lifelike and life sized design
50. Laguna Rock Receptacle Cover
This realistic-looking rock offers a sleek and stylish way to cover outdoor receptacles and boasts a weather-resistant, durable polyresin construction.
Key features:
- Blends in with surroundings
- Durable, lightweight design
- Choice of sizes
