Buckingham Fountain

Buckingham Fountain is located in Grant Park. It is one of the largest fountains in the world and puts on a spectacular water show for 20 minutes every hour during the day time if the weather permits. The main jet sprays water over 150 ft (46 m) in the air. The fountain was donated to the city of Chicago in 1927 by Kate Buckingham in honor of her brother Clarence.

Located in the heart of Grant Park. You can get a picture-perfect view of the Loop and the waterfront from here.

Overview
Buckingham is one of the largest fountains in the world, with 134 jets spraying more than 14,000 gallons of water per minute as high as 135 feet in the air. A computer controls...

Graceful sea horses spray jets of water into the lagoon that surrounds what is perhaps Chicago's most beloved public piece of art. Philanthropist Kate Buckingham commissioned the fountain in 1927 in honor of her brother Clarence. Its design parallels one of the fountains at Versailles Palace in France. You may, however, recognize it from the intro to Married with Children. Recently renovated,...

A beloved Chicago landmark and a favored postcard subject for nearly 80 years, Buckingham Fountain continues to draw visitors daily for its renowned displays. Inspired by the gardens at Versailles and constructed of Georgia pink marble and patina-coated bronze, the fountain holds 1.5 million gallons and uses 134 individual jets to move all that water. Still, the only Buckingham Fountain math...

I am owned and operated by the Chicago Park District. I am one of the largest in the world and am located at Columbus Drive (301 East) and Congress Parkway (500 South) in Grant Park. I'm up and running from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. daily, typically from April to mid-October, depending on weather. Times are subject to change when large events take place in or around Grant Park.

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