The full story, as it was told to me (I've only been a member for a year) is that the pond was redeveloped with money from a wealthy family and the club was asked for their input. It's a really great spot, with washrooms right behind where the photos were taken, drink machines, and a space with a nice big roof on it to shelter from rainstorms. The big glass building across from the pond is a cafe where members sometimes meet for breakfast. The ONLY problem is the weed issue, and the park conservancy has been told about it time and time again but does not want to take action.