The Umbrella Trick Fountain, Trick fountain in Lower Park of Peterhof, Russia.

The Umbrella Trick is a water feature in the Lower Park of Peterhof made up of a large green canopy supported by a central pillar and decorated with carved wooden flowers. Small armchairs are arranged in a circle beneath it for visitors to sit and experience the structure up close.

The fountain was built in 1796 to a design by architect F. Brouer, with fountain master I. V. Keizer, reflecting the court's enthusiasm for China. In the 1860s its roof was given the form of a fly agaric mushroom, and for nearly a century it was called "Gribok" (Mushroom). Destroyed during World War II, it was restored by A. A. Ol to its original appearance and name and reopened on 11 September 1949.

The name comes from the large green canopy that crowns the structure, making it instantly recognizable among the other water features in the park. Visitors notice the mushroom-like silhouette and the small benches arranged around the central support, which define its character.

The fountain now runs continuously, so the old surprise of sudden jets no longer occurs. Its 164 tubes form a curtain of water around the bench beneath the canopy. Approach from the Monplaisir Alley in the Lower Park; expect to get wet if you sit.

Hidden water nozzles concealed beneath the canopy suddenly activate when visitors sit down, spraying them with streams of water from below. This playful surprise element was built into the original design and turns each visit into an unpredictable experience.