April 10th:Marlborough Plaza Fountain kick off

We are pleased that the Marlborough Plaza Fountain at 79th & Paseo has been chosen as the kick-off location for the 2012 Kansas City Fountain Day. Fountain Day is when all the fountains in Kansas City are turned on for the season. Please join us at 11:00 a.m. on April 10th for this celebration!

We'll also be celebrating the new renovations at the fountain. This fountain, formerly known as the "Boy and Fish Fountain" was the first one on the Country Club Plaza in 1923. When the Seville Fountain replaced it in 1969, it was moved to 79th & Paseo location, which is the most southern location for a KC fountain. In 2010, the Coalition petitioned the Parks Board to rename the "79th & Paseo Fountain" to the present name of the "Marlborough Plaza Fountain," giving a nod to both its previous home as well as its present.

We hope to see you at 11:00 a.m. on April 10th when "our" fountain, as well as the others in the city will be turned on!