Reflecting Pool - Definition and Overview

Looking out over the reflecting pool towards the Washington Monument

This article is about the Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C.; for the general case, see reflecting pool.

In Washington, D.C., the Reflecting Pool is a shallow pool of water that lies between the World War II Memorial and the Lincoln Memorial, adjacent to the National Mall and the Washington Monument. It has a depth of approximately a foot (~ 30 cm). The Washington Monument is reflected in the pool.

The Reflecting Pool is approximately 2,300 feet long and 150 feet wide.

Reflecting pool as seen from the Washington Monument

Example Usage of Reflecting