Westin Crown Center
This holiday season, Crown Center offers more than shopping—it features one of Kansas City’s remarkable indoor fountains. Located in The Westin Kansas City at Crown Center, the fountain’s waterfall offers a serene escape from the holiday bustle. While visiting the Mayor’s Christmas Tree or shopping for gifts, take a moment to appreciate this distinctive fountain.
Our History
The City of Fountains Foundation (COFF) is a nonprofit organization founded in 1973 to promote and advocate for public fountains, sculptures and monuments in the Kansas City area. The Foundation assists in the development of public fountain and sculpture projects; and raises funds and holds endowments to help maintain, acquire, construct, relocate and conserve these landmarks for which Kansas City is famous.
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Holiday Gifts Inspired by Kansas City’s Fountains
As you prepare for the holidays, make your gift-giving more meaningful with items that celebrate Kansas City’s rich fountain heritage. The City of Fountains…
A Holiday Keepsake That Honors Kansas City’s Iconic Fountains
As the holiday season approaches, we look for ways to celebrate traditions, share meaningful gifts, and bring the warmth of community into our homes….
Preserving History – Conservation Work on the Lewis and Clark Sculpture at Case Park
The Corps of Discovery sculpture at Case Park, depicting the Lewis and Clark expedition, recently received much-needed care, thanks to the combined efforts of…
Shop In Our Online Store
Add a touch of Kansas City’s fountain heritage to your home with items from our exclusive store collection. Each purchase is a donation to ‘Keep our Fountains Flowing’ directly supporting the maintenance and beauty of these iconic landmarks. Shop today and help protect the fountains that define our city.
Sculptures & Monuments
Hope for Life
At the heart of the Stowers complex, “Hope for Life” stands as a 32-foot testament to the intersection of art and science. This revolving stainless-steel sculpture features the human form suspended within a double helix, embodying the pursuit of knowledge and the essence of life itself.
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Fountain City Wheat by KC Bier Co
To support the preservation of Kansas City’s fountains, KC Bier Co will donate a portion of the bier’s proceeds to the City of Fountains Foundation.
The special packaging for Fountain City Wheat features four fountains from around the Kansas City area, as well as a map of Kansas City’s fountains. Vanguard Packaging collaborated on the package production, and graciously donated part of the cost of materials in support of the fundraiser.
Fountain City Wheat is available at Kansas City Metro area and Lawrence, Kansas retail locations in 6-packs and on draught while supplies last.
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Fountain Partners
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KC Bier Co.
Helen S. Boylan Foundation
Mason L. Dean Testamentary Foundation
Estelle S. and Robert A. Long Ellis Foundation
Alex Hamil
Roy Inman
Kansas City, Missouri Parks and Recreation
The Kansas City Royals
Made in Kansas City
Rally House
Seen Merch
Irma Starr
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ADDRESS:
P.O. Box 8912
Kansas City, MO
64114
PHONE:
816-842-2299