No matter how you protect you pond if you build it they will come. I have
our pond in our fenced in backyard. The gates are locked. You need a key
to unlock the gates.

We had just finished waterproofing the back porch and were inside eating
lunch. We heard noises and I thought it was the dog and then I worried that
it was a heron. In few minutes we saw our neighbors 3 year old walked
across the wet stained porch! It was so scared he took off running to the
gate and just stood. When my husband unlocked the gate he took off running
to his house next door! Now I understand why some of the strange things
have been happening to my gardens!

No, we I spoke to the mother yesterday she had no idea that her child was in
out yard. And that he could climb the fence! As a matter of fact she said
nothing. I always have been concerned about the pond and children. My kids
were in 2nd grade when we installed the pond and I have done everything to
protect the pond. I always thought it was 'safe' in my backyard...however, I
always wondered. How sad that parents do not care what their children do to
other peoples yard ... How scary it is to know that a three year old is
roaming around by himself!

For those that think you pond is 'safe'...it only takes one
lost/unsupervised child! Just curious if anyone else has had problems.

Lisa