What’s Growing on Here?

The lake is a very special place for visitors. Many spend time there watching for birds and other animals. It is a great place to relax and walk.

But the lake has been doing poorly in recent years. The water that fills it in is inconsistent, duckweed has taken over (that’s why it looks so green), and the concrete liner is in disrepair. A new plan will fix the lake and make it a thriving environment for wildlife. 

The first step to a restoration is draining the lake. You will see the water slowly recede over the next several months. Then the lake will dry out for several more.

What will happen to the wildlife? Experts tell us that the birds and turtles will relocate and that there are most likely no fish left in the lake due to the duckweed problem.

Check back for updates.

Farmhouse at Descanso Gardens, our new restaurant, will combine the beauty of nature with the freshest locally sourced ingredients. Chef Richard Mead will bring his creative vision to Descanso in late 2024.

The Courtyard pond is being removed for safety and conservation reasons. We will soon begin remodeling the Courtyard to accommodate the Farmhouse at Descanso Gardens restaurant, during this process we will install a new water feature. Stay tuned for details.