Location:

Children's Fountain is located in Bay Front Park (Ringling Blvd. & Bay Front Drive.)

Operating Hours:

Summer Hours (Memorial Day to Labor Day): 12p.m.-7p.m. Daily
Winter Hours (Labor Day to Nov. 30 - Feb. 1 to Memorial Day): 10a.m.-5p.m. Daily
Closed Easter, Independence Day, Thanksgiving and Dec. 1-Jan. 31
Closed during inclement weather, when air temperature is below 65 degrees and for repairs; call 941-954-4101 ext. 5254 for current status.

New Private Fountain Outings:

Patrons may now reserve the Children’s Fountain for private outings any morning before regular public hours. The cost for exclusive use is $75 for up to two hours, for up to 20 children. Additional children are $2 each and adults are free. As always, use of the fountain during public hours is without charge.

Reservation Information:

Call 941-954-4101 ext. 5403
Highly recommended for groups of 20 or more people with a limit of 45 people per group
Limit of two groups from the same organization at any one time
Maximum of three hours per reservation
Fountain remains open for public use during reserved time
Groups with reservations receive priority use of Fountain
Picnic tables are on a first-come basis and not included with reservation

General Information:

Maximum bather load: 120 persons
Alcohol is prohibited
Children 3 years old and younger must wear swim diapers
Food, drink, and pets are prohibited inside fenced Fountain area

Children's Fountain Event Line:

941-954-4101 ext. 5254