The Pool

With its grassy banks, weeping willows, and rushing waterfall, the Pool is one of the most idyllic spots in the Park. Central Park's designers, Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux, constructed the Pool by damming up a natural stream that was known as Montayne's Rivulet.

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picnics quiet park ponds turtles fountains crowded
Monica Suma

Great spot in Central Park to relax, have a picnic or even get some work done, since it's not too crowded and not too many people know about it. Cute ducks all throughout the pond !

Stefanie

The view . In Oct/Nov. Epitome of autumn in NY.

Bonnie Carpenter

I saw no ducks, but very quiet and perfect place to collect oneself

Shawn C.

Very scenic during the Fall. Large open spaces covered with fallen leaves and surrounded by so many trees .

Tasheika Chatman

I love going to Central Park with the kids it's a relaxing place

Linh (Kelly) Nguyen

A beautiful corner of the park with a pond full of ducks, turtles , weeping willows, and fountains

Linda Petrucci

Watch for interesting birds who come and go at certain times of the year. My favorite: black eyed night heron.

Sarah Pulliam Bailey

The audio guide says New York drinking water flows into the lake .

Konstantinos Psychogios

Great place in the park for picnics !

Marc Silverman

There's an unusual tree at the west side of the pool - a Golden Larch.

Josh Saletnik

Perfect picnic spot

Alexandra Tritz

Didn't see ducks but a lot of turtles !

Christine Jennings

So peaceful here!

Nathan Camarillo

Great place for off leash walks and training !

Aline Alencar

Good for kids at 9-12

Mark Castellani

Hidden peaceful spot

Alex Lawrence

Enough people to people watch , but not so many you want to cut someone.

Yazzy Diizzle

If you go to the pool beware too many disgusting people who act like they have no home training .

Dailyn C. Reyes

a summer sunday

Isabel Valero

Las cascadas son preciosas

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