Golovinskie Ponds, reservoir in Russia
Golovinskie Ponds consist of three connected lakes in Moscow's Golovinsky District that follow the course of a historic stream. The waters are fed by the Khimki Reservoir and surrounded by a maintained park with walking paths, wooden piers, picnic areas, and grassy spaces.
The ponds were created in the 18th century as part of the nearby Mikhalkovo estate and fed by the natural Golovinsk stream. A dam built in 1930 divided the waters into separate sections, and later the ponds became part of Moscow's water management system.
The ponds take their name from the old village of Golovina that once stood in this area. Local residents and visitors use the waterside paths and benches as gathering places, continuing a tradition of peaceful retreat that has shaped life here for generations.
The ponds are easily reached from Vodny Stadion metro station or Koptevo platform and are free to visit at any time of day. Walking paths, benches, fishing spots, and boat rentals are available for visitors who want to explore the water.
In the 1930s the ponds were connected to a water supply network that pumps water from the distant Khimki Reservoir to feed the Yauza River and its tributaries. This engineering connection transforms what looks like a natural landscape into part of Moscow's larger water management system.
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