Heritage Park Fountain

COVID-19 Impacts

The Heritage Park Fountain will remain closed until the Thurston County Health Department advises that it is safe to reopen.

Heritage Fountain

Size

1.11 Acres

Location

330 5th Avenue SW

Park Features 

  • Picnic Areas
  • Fountain for Wading/Splashing

Fountain Hours

The fountain is open daily from 11am - 9pm in Summer (June-Sept) and 11am - 7pm in Winter (Oct-May).

Park History

This parcel was purchased in 1996 with a grant from the Washington Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation. The centerpiece to the park is the fountain which entices children of all ages to run through the circular array of waterjets. The fountain was made possible by a local family donation.

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