Beebe Lake /bibi/ is a reservoir in Ithaca, New York, located on the campus of Cornell University.

[2] The lake is dredged approximately once a decade in order to prevent it from returning to its original wetland state.

[5] Ithaca Street Railway trolleys would announce that the ice was open for skating by displaying a white banner with red ball.

[5] In the early 20th Century, Cornell fraternities held ice castle building competitions, creating intricate structures with decorated pillars.

[5] In recent decades, the lake remains a popular spot for paddling by organizations such as the Cornell Outing Club.