Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir

The Reservoir was finished in 1862 and was the world's largest man-made water body at the time. The Reservoir, which spans 106 acres and is 40 feet deep, houses more than one billion gallons of water.

The Reservoir is Central Park's largest body of water and one of its most popular running spots. Many people come to the Reservoir not only to run but also to birdwatch, as it draws a variety of aquatic birds. The many blooming Yoshino and Kwanzan cherry trees and rhododendrons in the Reservoir landscapes are popular in the spring.