


Small suburban lake with mixed woodland, cattail marshes and a boardwalk—great for reflective waterscapes, intimate landscape frames, and seasonal birdlife. Easy trailhead access with nearby parking at 1398 Carriage Hills Dr; no entry fee. Best at sunrise or golden hour for low-angle light and reflections, and during spring/fall migration for birds. Weekday mornings minimize crowds; winter yields stark frozen-lake scenes.



Small suburban lake with mixed woodland, cattail marshes and a boardwalk—great for reflective waterscapes, intimate landscape frames, and seasonal birdlife. Easy trailhead access with nearby parking at 1398 Carriage Hills Dr; no entry fee. Best at sunrise or golden hour for low-angle light and reflections, and during spring/fall migration for birds. Weekday mornings minimize crowds; winter yields stark frozen-lake scenes.