Abstract: A decorative pond having a bottom and a soft and flexible side wall extending up from the bottom and forming an interior section for containing a liquid such as water. The side wall deforms outwardly near the bottom when the pond is filled with water, providing an attractive curved shape to the pond. The side wall may be fabricated from a polymer such as polyvinyl chloride and may be translucent or transparent. The decorative pond can be installed quickly and easily with no digging or complicated plumbing. The decorative pond is portable and safe, providing an attractive environment for aquatic plants and certain fish.