Collect Pond Park is located in the Financial District (FiDi) of Manhattan, New York. The park was established in 2003 on the site of the former Collect Pond, a natural freshwater lake that served as the primary water source for New Amsterdam (17th century) and later New York City.
The specific location of the park spans the streets of Collect, Lafayette, and White. It covers an area of approximately 1 acre (around 0.4 hectares). The park’s design aims to restore the former wetland area, with walking paths, playgrounds, vegetation, and public art installations.
Today, Collect Pond Park serves as a peaceful and pleasant destination for city residents and visitors to Manhattan, where they can relax, stroll, and engage in light recreational activities. Though the Collect Pond itself was filled in during the mid-19th century, the park preserves the historical significance of this area as an important water source for the early city.
