"Turtle Pond" by Deniz22
Turtle Pond
Turtle Pond is a two-acre water body popular for relaxing and picnicking.
At the base of Belvedere Castle lies Turtle Pond, named for the many turtles that reside there along with numerous species of birds, fish, frogs, and dragonflies.
The most common among the species present is the Red-Eared Slider.
The Pond is now all that remains of what was once the Croton Water System, which was converted into the Great Lawn in 1937.
A man-made body of water, Turtle Pond was restored by the Central Park Conservancy in 1998, when its shore was planted with trees and shrubs to improve the look and function of the wildlife's natural habitat.
As one of Central Park's designated quiet zones, Turtle Pond provides a relaxing escape from the noisier sections of the Park.