World's Tallest Fountain by bocmaxima
It doesn't seem to be a well-known fact, but the Phoenix area is home to the world's tallest fountain in the aptly-named Fountain Hills. About 30 miles northeast of the city on Highway 87, Fountain Hills is a small suburban and retirement town separated from the urban sprawl of the rest of the Valley.The pond that is home to the fountain is in Fountain Park along Saguaro Boulevard about one mile north of Highway 87. Parking and admission are free, and the park itself is a beautiful, grassy and inviting enclave perfect for spending a cool winter's day in the sun. If you have kids, there is a playground adjacent to the lake.
The fountain runs every hour on the hour, and can reach over 500 feet when the winds are calm. If they're not though, you may get a little sprayed.
