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Children's Fountain |
This fountain is one of several city fountains located north of the Missouri River. It features six sculptures of local children at play. It is one of Kansas City's largest fountains and parking is available for a close walk to enjoy this fountain.
The dedication reads: "The bronze figures represent children everywhere to whom this fountain is dedicated and the activities that shape young lives making childhood a joy."
The figures, from tallest to shortest represent: joy, meeting challenges, ballerina, soccer player, handstand boy, girl walking.
Please help support this fountain by purchasing a brick paver.
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City Center Square Atrium |
This was one of the first of the city's "new" atriums. Wrapped around the base of the escalators is an irregularly shaped fountain pool. The fountain is composed of two bronze-finished concentric metal circle
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City Hall Fountains |
The City Hall Fountains consist of two rows of four pool basins. The northernmost sculpture of each row is a bronze mythological sea horse flanked by dolphins. The remaining basins have sculptures in the form of seashells with dolphin heads shooting water. In 1942, the fountains were the subject of controversy. In an effort to economize for the war effort, they were turned off. It saved the city $1.50 per day in electricity. This fountain facility is intricate.
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Clock Tower Plaza Fountain |
You'll find this fountain bubbling right out of the brick court yard below the clock in downtown Overland Park. It provides hours of enjoyment whether watching or participating.
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Colonial Court |
Colonial Court is an area of Mission Hills located on 59th Street, running west between Oakwood Road and Overhill Road. The Colonial Court pedestal fountain is delicately proportioned and evidences a wealth
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