Backyard Ponds & Live Fish -- Kansas City
Your backyard
deserves life.
Backyard ponds, water features, and locally raised live fish. Comet goldfish in stock now -- available for local pickup in KC or shipped nationwide through our eBay store.
What We Do
Everything your backyard needs
Ponds, live fish, fences, fire pits, smokers, smoked meats, landscaping, hydroponics, greenhouses, suburban homesteading, and more across Kansas City, Overland Park, Lenexa, Leawood, Gladstone, and Lee's Summit.
Ponds & Fish
Custom Pond Design
From intimate garden ponds to expansive water features, we design and build ponds tailored to your space and vision.
Live Fish Sales
Comet goldfish, koi, and more -- raised locally in outdoor ponds. Healthy, pond-acclimated, and ready for their new home.
Pond Maintenance
Keep your pond pristine with our seasonal maintenance packages. Water testing, cleaning, and fish health checks.
Outdoor Living
Custom Privacy Fences
Cedar, composite, and wood privacy fences built to last. Modern horizontal slat designs, traditional styles, and everything in between.
Outdoor Lighting
Landscape and pathway lighting that transforms your backyard at night. LED uplights, string lights, and accent fixtures professionally installed.
Outdoor Living Rooms
Full outdoor living spaces with seating areas, pergolas, and stone patios. Designed for year-round comfort and entertaining.
Custom Fire Pits
Natural stone and steel fire pits built for Kansas City nights. Gas or wood-burning, with seating designs that bring people together.
Custom BBQ Smokers
Custom brick and stone BBQ smokers built the old-school way. Masonry firebox, smoking chamber, and full outdoor kitchen setups made for KC-style barbecue.
Outdoor Repairs
Fence repairs, gate fixes, sod patching, and general outdoor maintenance. We fix what the Kansas City weather breaks.
Custom Smoked Meats
KC-style smoked brisket, ribs, pulled pork, and more -- delivered a la carte. Slow-smoked on our custom brick smokers.
Tree Trimming
Professional tree trimming and pruning to keep your yard clean, safe, and looking sharp. Residential properties across the KC metro.
Architectural Landscaping
Retaining walls, sculpted hedges, layered beds, and hardscaping that gives your property real curb appeal.
Custom Outdoor Furniture
Handcrafted outdoor tables, chairs, benches, and seating -- built to last through KC seasons. Made to match your space.
Homesteading & Self-Sufficiency
Suburban Homesteading
Full design and planning for homesteading on lots as small as 1/4 acre. Garden layouts, chicken coops, compost systems, fruit trees, and more.
Indoor Hydroponics
Custom indoor hydroponics room design -- grow lights, DWC and vertical systems, climate control, and plumbing. Grow year-round in Kansas City.
Mud Rooms
Custom-built mud rooms with storage cubbies, bench seating, coat hooks, and durable flooring. Keep the outdoors out of your home.
Rainwater Irrigation
Rainwater harvesting and drip irrigation systems that save water and feed your garden naturally. Rain barrels, cisterns, and automated drip lines.
Greenhouses & Cold Frames
Custom greenhouses and cold frames to extend your growing season. Glass, polycarbonate, and hoop house builds sized for your property.
Our Work
Ponds we've brought to life
Every project is unique. Browse some of our recent pond installations across Kansas City, Overland Park, Leawood, and the surrounding metro.
Live Fish For Sale
Healthy fish, happy ponds
We raise our fish right here in Kansas City in outdoor ponds. Every fish is healthy, pond-acclimated, and ready for its new home. Local pickup available across KC, Overland Park, Lenexa, Leawood, Gladstone, and Lee's Summit -- or shipped nationwide via our eBay store.
Comet Goldfish
Hardy, fast-swimming, and brilliantly colored. A pond favorite that thrives in outdoor setups year-round.
Koi
Majestic, colorful, and long-lived. The crown jewel of any backyard pond.
Shubunkin
Calico-patterned beauties that add stunning variety to your pond.
Show your Chiefs pride in the backyard
We build custom ponds inspired by the Kansas City Chiefs -- arrowhead shapes, red and white koi, and gameday-ready outdoor spaces. Because in KC, the Kingdom doesn't stop at the stadium.
The Arrowhead Pond
Red & white Kohaku koi, natural stone, Chiefs-colored plantings
Chiefs Pond Packages
The Arrowhead Pond
Our signature Chiefs-inspired design. An arrowhead-shaped pond stocked with red and white Kohaku koi, surrounded by red flowering plants and natural fieldstone. The ultimate statement piece for any KC fan's backyard.
The Tailgate Pond
A compact, budget-friendly water feature perfect for patios and smaller yards. Red and white comet goldfish, a bubbling rock fountain, and low-maintenance plantings in Chiefs colors.
The Kingdom Stream
A flowing stream bed that winds through your yard, ending in a natural pool stocked with red and gold fish. Includes LED lighting for dramatic gameday gatherings after dark.
Chiefs Colors in Your Pond
Red & white koi for the Kingdom
Kohaku koi -- with their striking red and white patterns -- are the perfect fish for a Chiefs-themed pond. We source healthy, vibrant Kohaku and pair them with red and white comet goldfish for a full roster of Kingdom colors in your water.
Add red-flowering aquatic plants, crimson mulch borders, and optional LED uplighting for a backyard that bleeds red on gameday.
Seasonal Chiefs Promotions
We run special deals tied to the Chiefs season. Whether it's preseason prep or a playoff celebration, there's always a reason to upgrade your backyard.
Preseason (July - August)
Early Bird Kickoff
Get your pond Chiefs-ready before the season starts. Book an Arrowhead Pond install in July or August and receive a free red and white koi pair with your build.
Regular Season (Sept - January)
Gameday Pond Package
Add red LED uplighting to any existing pond for the perfect gameday backyard setup. We also offer Chiefs-colored fish bundles -- red and white comet goldfish shipped to your door.
Playoff / Super Bowl
Championship Upgrade
Celebrate a Chiefs playoff run with a pond upgrade. Add a waterfall, restock with red and white koi, or install a new stream feature. Special pricing during the postseason.
Offseason (Feb - June)
Spring Training
The offseason is prime time for pond building. Plan your Arrowhead Pond now so it's ready for kickoff. Offseason builds include a bonus fish stocking package.
Ready to bring the Kingdom to your backyard?
Contact us to build your Arrowhead Pond, stock up on red and white koi, or ask about our current Chiefs season promo.
Where We Serve
Serving the Kansas City metro
From Overland Park to Gladstone, Lenexa to Lee's Summit -- we deliver backyard ponds, live fish, and pond services across the greater Kansas City area. Local pickup always available.
Interactive Service Area Map
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Kansas CityMO & KS
Where we're based
Overland ParkKS
Johnson County's backyard destination
LenexaKS
City of Festivals, city of ponds
LeawoodKS
Premium ponds for premium backyards
GladstoneMO
Northland's pond experts
Lee's SummitMO
Eastern Jackson County covered
Don't see your city? We likely serve your area too. Get in touch to find out.
About Us
Kansas City native. Backyard builder.
Recently retired and turning a lifelong passion into something real. I've spent years building in the backyard -- ponds, water features, and raising healthy fish right here in Kansas City.
KC Backyards is about sharing that love for outdoor living across the metro -- from Overland Park and Leawood to Gladstone and Lee's Summit. Whether you need comet goldfish for your pond, help setting up a water feature, or just want advice from someone who's been doing this for years -- I'm here to help.
KC
Born & Raised
Local
Pickup Available
eBay
Ships Nationwide
Contact
Ready to transform your backyard?
Whether you're looking for live fish, need a pond built, or just have questions about getting started -- reach out. You can also find our current listings on eBay.
Phone
(816) 265-1586Serving
KC, Overland Park, Lenexa, Leawood, Gladstone & Lee's Summit