Fountain Hills Lake
The town of Fountain Hills is known for its impressive fountain, one of the tallest in the world, it borders the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation, Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, and Scottsdale. The fountain is located in 64-acre Fountain Park. The man made effluent lake that the fountain sits in the middle of is 28 acres. There is is a paved walking trail around the lake. Look for many species of waterfowl in and around the lake.
Site Information
Region: Phoenix and Central
County: Maricopa
Directions: Fountain Park address: 12925 N Saguaro Blvd, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
Latitude: 33.601237
Longitude: -111.71403
Operational Hours: Open all year, 24 hours a day
Admission or Fees: None
Best time to visit: Late fall and winter is best, but good waterfowl activity year round.
Habitats: Lake or Pond, Urban or Suburban park
Know Before You Go
Safety First! Arizona has many beautiful places to explore and we’d like to help you make it a safe and enjoyable experience. Check out our recommendations for hiking precautions.
Species Highlights
Speciality: Abert’s Towhee, Harris’s Hawk
Charismatic: Anna’s Hummingbird, Lesser Nighthawk, Phainopepla, Verdin
Contact Information
Town of Fountain Hills
16705 E. Avenue of the Fountains
Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
Phone: 480-816-5100
Website: https://fountainhillsaz.gov/696/Fountain-Park
Additional Resources
Learn more about birds reported at this location at eBird:
https://ebird.org/hotspot/L357654
