How it started...
About The Reflecting Pool
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is one of the most iconic features of the National Mall in Washington, D.C.. Constructed between 1922 and 1923 as part of the original design for the memorial grounds, the pool was created to provide a dramatic visual link between the Lincoln Memorial and the site that would later become the Washington Monument.
Designed by architect Henry Bacon, the Reflecting Pool stretches approximately 2,029 feet long and 167 feet wide. Its calm waters mirror the surrounding monuments and trees, creating one of the most recognizable vistas in the United States.
Beyond its architectural beauty, the Pool has played an important role in American history. It served as the backdrop for numerous public gatherings and demonstrations, most famously the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, during which Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his historic "I Have a Dream" speech to a crowd gathered along its shores.
Over the years, the pool has undergone several renovations, including a major restoration completed in 2012 that improved water quality, repaired aging infrastructure, and enhanced sustainability.
Today, the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool remains a powerful symbol of national reflection, remembrance, and civic engagement, attracting millions of visitors each year...or does it?
Upcoming Events
Join us for upcoming events, from community gatherings to special sales. We can't wait to see you there.
Swamp Romp
Every Sunday
Slumber Party 24-7!
First Friday of the Month
Talent Show (need participants)
Every Saturday
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But what about Trump?!
"Now we have a nice, clean surface on which we're putting an industrial grade swimming pool topping. They said, 'What color would you like, sir? It's called American flag blue.' I said, 'That's the color I want; I want American flag blue.'"-DJT
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Open today | 09:00 am – 05:00 pm |
