The Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern is a former drinking water reservoir built in 1926 for the City of Houston. The Cistern was decommissioned in 2007. Recognizing the historical and architectural significance of the highly unusual space, Buffalo Bayou Partnership (BBP) with the City of Houston worked to take over development and maintenance of the space. BBP restored and repurposed the Cistern into a magnificent public space that offers history tours, art installations, and performances throughout the year.