Vital Statistics -Location / Description
Fountain Hills is small (yet growing) scenic desert community. It is just east of Scottsdale. It is located about 45 minutes from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Surrounded by mountain views of Four Peaks, the Superstitions, and McDowell Mountains, the centerpiece of Fountain Hills is the world's tallest continuously running manmade water fountain which sits in the middle of a lake surrounded by a 32-acre park at the eastern end of the Avenue of the Fountain. The spectacular fountain rises 560 feet into the air, 10 feet higher than the Washington Monument and almost three times higher than Old Faithful in Yellowstone National Park. Since the fountain rises so high in the air, it is easily viewed from all over town and on highways and roads approaching Fountain Hills.

Population / Elevation

Population: 24,990 (2006)
Elevation: 1700

Weather

• Golf
• Boating
• River rafting
• Tennis
• Swimming
• Fishing
• Casinos
• Tubing
• Water sports
• Horseback riding

Events

• Silver Car Auction (January)
• Pony Express/Hashknife Gang Celebration (February)
• Fountain Hills Great Fair (February) 500+ artists and artisans line the Avenue of the Fountain Boulevard. Music. Food. delicious Indian Fry Bread.
• Annual Hot Air Balloon Rally (February) - highlight of the Fountain Hills Great Fair
• Annual Native American Fine Arts Show (March)
• Takin' a Ride (March) - 150-mile bike ride
• St. Patrick's Day at the Fountain (March) - Fountain Hills' landmark fountain is green.
• Independence Day (July) - celebration and fireworks
• Fountain Hills Festival of Arts and Crafts (November) - attracts 100,000 visitors annually. Craft exhibitions. Activities for children. Indian Fry Bread.
• Thanksgiving Day Parade - the only such parade in the state of Arizona.
• Fountain Hills Holiday Celebration (December) - luminaries light downtown streets and around Fountain Lake.

There are hotels and motels in Fountain Hills with something for every taste and price range. For more information and a complete list. (Click here for: Rates, availability and reservations online.)

Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 17598
Fountain Hills, Arizona 85269-7598
(480) 837-1654

Resources

• Fountain Hills Chamber of Commerce - http://www.fountainhillschamber.com/
• Fountain Hills Website - http://www.fh.az.gov/
• Related Books & Gifts - Trading Post
• PRICKLY PEAR PRODUCTS:
  Healthful and tasty product from the prickly pear cactus

Nearby Attractions

• Fort McDowell Adventures - experience the wild west on 25,000 acres of the Yavapai Indian Reservation - horseback riding, cattle drives, hayrides.
• Sporting events, museums, parks, and other events in Phoenix, Scottsdale, Glendale, etc.
• Out of Africa Wildlife Park

Cities & Towns

Parks & Monuments

• Fountain Park - Built 30 years ago. Dramatic landmark with the famous Fountain as its spectacular centerpiece. Fountain was first activated December 15, 1970, and has been attracting visitors ever since.
• McDowell Mountain Regional Park - camping, hiking, biking, and horseback riding. Sprawling trails for all levels of difficulty. Trails are marked. Land is protected from development.