The Santa Cruz Water Treatment Plant abuts the southwestern edge of the lagoon.

The 850 acre (344 hectare) Laurel Creek watershed feeds into the lagoon, the discharge of which varies seasonally.

[1] Avian wildlife that inhabit or seasonally visit the lagoon include mallard, wood duck, pied billed grebe, belted kingfisher, Canada goose, great blue heron, red-tailed hawk, and a variety of coot species.

The western pond turtle and a variety of small fish species also inhabit the lake.

A single-stall public restroom can be found at the Bay Street entrance to the lagoon.