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Mirada MetroLagoon Index — Largest Man-Made Lagoon in US vs Crystal Lagoon Comparison

Mirada MetroLagoon: 15 acres (largest US man-made lagoon). vs Sunterra Sol Club 4 acres (#5 RCLCO), Epperson 7.36 acres, Lago Mar 11.49 acres. PAL public access model. 121% sales increase month opened. Ryan Brown FL BK3626873.

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Mirada MetroLagoon Index — Largest Man-Made Lagoon in the US 2026

15 acres, 650+ sales, #14 RCLCO 2025. The Mirada MetroLagoon is the largest man-made lagoon in the United States. Independent analysis of what that means for buyers, resale values, and comparison vs. competing lagoon communities.

15 acres
Mirada MetroLagoon — largest man-made lagoon in the United States
4 acres
Sunterra Sol Club (Katy TX, #5 RCLCO) — largest Crystal Lagoon in Texas, second largest nationally
7.36 acres
Epperson Crystal Lagoon (Wesley Chapel FL) — first Crystal Lagoon in the US, opened 2018
Public Access
Mirada operates PAL (Public Access Lagoon) model — open to residents AND paying public visitors
121%
Sales increase at Mirada in month the lagoon opened vs. prior year (Metro Development Group data)
47%
Mirada buyers who ranked the lagoon as their #1 purchase decision factor (Metro Development Group)
CommunityLagoon SizeModelRCLCO 2025LocationEntry Price
Mirada (San Antonio FL)15 acresPublic Access Lagoon (PAL)#14 (650 sales)Pasco County, 30 min TampaFrom $269K
Sunterra (Katy TX)4 acresResident-only Sol Club#5 (1,024 sales)Katy TX, 35 min Energy CorridorFrom ≈$280K
Epperson (Wesley Chapel FL)7.36 acresPublic Access (first US Crystal Lagoon)Part of WC/Angeline corridorPasco County, 30 min TampaFrom $300s
Lago Mar (Texas City TX)11.49–12 acresHybrid#47 (380 sales)Texas City, near HoustonFrom $360s
The PAL Model — Why Public Access Changes the Math
Mirada’s MetroLagoon operates as a Public Access Lagoon (PAL) — unlike Sunterra’s resident-only Sol Club. This means the public pays admission to access the lagoon. This creates a secondary revenue stream for the developer and a marketing flywheel: day-trippers and families paying admission to experience the lagoon become future home buyers. Metro Development Group credits the PAL model with accelerating awareness and converting non-resident visitors into Mirada buyers.

FAQ

Is the Mirada MetroLagoon open to the public?
Yes. Mirada operates a Public Access Lagoon (PAL) model — the MetroLagoon is open to both Mirada residents and the general public as a paid-admission attraction. This is different from Sunterra’s Sol Club, which is resident-only. The public access model creates additional foot traffic and marketing exposure for Mirada. Ryan Brown · FL BK3626873.
Is Mirada’s MetroLagoon the biggest in the US?
Yes — at 15 acres, Mirada’s MetroLagoon is the largest man-made lagoon in the United States. For comparison: Sunterra Sol Club is 4 acres, Epperson Crystal Lagoon is 7.36 acres, Lago Mar is approximately 11.49–12 acres. All use Crystal Lagoons® technology. Ryan Brown · FL BK3626873.
Ryan Brown — Principal Broker & CEO · FL BK3626873

The 15-acre MetroLagoon at Mirada drives purchase decisions in a documented, measurable way: 121% higher sales in the month it opened vs. prior year. 47% of buyers cite it as their #1 factor. That’s not marketing language — those are Metro Development Group’s own figures. The PAL model means the public comes to the lagoon and then buys homes around it. Ryan Brown · FL BK3626873.

Mirada / San Antonio FL Resources
Hub • Mirada Community Guide • Mirada vs Epperson vs Angeline • Best Realtor Mirada • Sell Your Mirada Home

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