Fountains in Rock Creek Park

Rock Creek Park administers four fountains in Washington DC--at Georgetown Waterfront Park, Meridian Hill Park, Chevy Chase Circle, and at the Kahlil Gibran Memorial. These fountains are turned off in the winter to prevent damage and are usually turned on in the spring or summer depending on temperatures and maintenance status.

 

Operating Status of Park Fountains

 

Georgetown Waterfront Park Splash Fountain

June 15, 2022---The Georgetown Waterfront Park fountain is out of service while a repair is made. The fountain will be turned on as soon as repairs are completed.

 

Meridian Hill Cascade to remain off for 2022 season

The cascade fountain at Meridian Hill Park will not be turned on this year. Major repairs, not part of the plaza refurbishment, are needed before the cascade can be turned back on.

 

Chevy Chase Circle Fountain to remain OFF in 2022

The Chevy Chase Circle fountain will be undergoing rehabilitation work in the summer of 2022. The fountain is a prominent architectural feature of Chevy Chase Circle, which serves as a gateway to the Washington, DC from Montgomery County, Maryland along Connecticut Avenue. Built in 1932, the fountain is leaking due to weak and failing mortar joints. Additionally, the waterproofing has deteriorated and needs to be replaced. The project includes: cleaning and conservation of the fountain stone masonry; masonry joint repointing; and removal, protection, repair and reinstallation of historic materials, including the fountain coping stones. The project also includes partial removal and replacement of the basin structural slab, waterproofing system replacement, removal and replacement of all fittings, and replacement of equipment within the utility vault. Additionally, new submersible lighting will be added to the fountain basin as part of this project.

The rehabilitation is expected to last about six months. 

 

Kahlil Gibran Fountain Status

A major waterline failure will prevent the fountains at the Kahlil Gibran memorial from being turned on at this time. Repair work is being coordinated with DC Water and work could be completed by late summer 2022.