Reflecting Pool

The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is a long, rectangular pool located in front of the Lincoln Memorial on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. The pool was designed by Henry Bacon and constructed in the early 1920s.

The Reflecting Pool is 2,028 feet long and 167 feet wide, with a depth of approximately 18 inches at the edges and 30 inches at the center. The pool is lined with a layer of black granite and is surrounded by walking paths and grassy areas.

The Reflecting Pool is a popular destination for visitors to the National Mall and is often used as a backdrop for photographs and for recreational activities such as walking, jogging, and picnicking. The pool is also used for important events and ceremonies, such as presidential inaugurations and Fourth of July celebrations.

In recent years, the Reflecting Pool underwent a major renovation project to improve its water quality and circulation, as well as to make it more accessible for visitors with disabilities. The renovation also included the addition of a series of water jets, which create a series of small fountains and help to aerate and circulate the water in the pool.