Day Trips

A Fountain Hills day trip from Scottsdale.

Fountain Hills is a small town just east of Scottsdale with one very big attraction: a fountain in the middle of a lake that shoots water hundreds of feet into the air. It makes an easy half day, and it pairs well with golf or a dark-sky evening.

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The fountain

Fountain Hills fountain
ScheduleEvery hour on the hour for 15 minutes, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Everyday heightAbout 330 feet
Full height560 feet, on special occasions
LocationFountain Park, 12925 N. Saguaro Boulevard

Schedule and height from the Town of Fountain Hills. Wind and special events can change the schedule.

Make a half day of it

  • •Golf nearby: We-Ko-Pa is a short drive east. See We-Ko-Pa for a group.
  • •Dark skies: Fountain Hills is an International Dark Sky Community. See things to do in Scottsdale at night.
  • •An easy stroll: the park around the lake is a relaxed place to watch the fountain with children or grandparents.

Where to stay

Paradise Reserve has six bedrooms for up to 16 guests, five of them king suites with their own bathroom, plus a pool and spa, a golf simulator, a putting green and a pickleball court. Events and parties are not permitted at the house, and quiet hours apply. For more outings, see things to do in North Scottsdale.

Frequently asked questions

When does the Fountain Hills fountain go off?

Every hour on the hour for 15 minutes, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. every day, weather permitting.

How high is the Fountain Hills fountain?

About 330 feet on a normal day, and up to 560 feet on special occasions.

Where is the fountain?

In Fountain Park, 12925 N. Saguaro Boulevard, Fountain Hills, just east of Scottsdale.

Fountain schedule and height from the Town of Fountain Hills’ visitor site, checked October 2026.

Your Home Base

Stay at Paradise Reserve.

Six bedrooms, a heated pool and spa, pickleball court, golf simulator, and putting green: the perfect retreat after a day exploring Scottsdale.

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