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Delbert J. Haff Fountain
A Lasting Tribute at Swope Park
At the west entrance to Swope Park, the Delbert J. Haff Fountain stands as a tribute to one of Kansas City’s most important champions of the parks system.
With its mirror pool, year-round fountain jets, landscaped setting, and historic bronze bust, this site reflects decades of civic vision and design.
Visit the fountain page to learn more about its history, features, and lasting place in Kansas City’s park legacy.
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.
Foundation News & Events
Fountain Day 2026 Welcomes the Return of Flowing Water in Kansas City
Fountain Day 2026 brought Kansas City together once again to mark the start of fountain season, continuing a tradition that signals the arrival of spring across the city. Despite a forecast that suggested rain, the weather held throughout the event….
Fountain Day 2026: The Fountains Flow Again
Kansas City’s fountain season officially returns on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at 2:00 PM as KC Parks and Recreation hosts the annual Fountain Day celebration. This cherished spring tradition marks the moment when fountains across the city are turned on…
COFF Receives the AIA Kansas City President’s Award
Honoring Leadership, Advocacy, and Dedication to Kansas City’s Built Environment We are honored to announce that the Kansas City Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA Kansas City) has presented the City of Fountains Foundation (COFF) with its President’s…
City of Fountains Bus Tours
Get a closer look at Kansas City through its most recognizable fountains and key destinations on this guided 2-hour tour.
Designed for World Cup visitors and local residents, it’s a memorable way to discover the fountains that make Kansas City the City of Fountains.
Tours depart from the Mill Creek Park Fountain near the Country Club Plaza and include Spanish and French translation.
Tickets are $75 per rider, plus a convenience fee, with multiple dates available in June and July.
Sculptures & Monuments
Alfred Benjamin Memorial
A Tribute to Charity and Humanity
Located in Swope Park, the Alfred Benjamin Memorial honors a Kansas City philanthropist whose legacy of service helped shape the community.
Featuring two powerful bronze figures symbolizing strength aiding weakness, the monument reflects compassion, generosity, and civic memory.
Visit the sculpture page to learn more about its history, inscription, and enduring place in Kansas City’s public art landscape.
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Celebrate Kansas City’s Fountains Through Art
Discover the beauty of Kansas City’s fountains through the Fountain Art Gallery, featuring 84 original artworks inspired by six of the city’s most beloved fountains.
The gallery showcases the six winning pieces from our Spring and Summer Open Capture Call-for-Art alongside dozens of other original works created by local artists.
Each piece makes a meaningful holiday gift for art lovers and Kansas City enthusiasts alike—and 25% of every sale supports the City of Fountains Foundation, helping preserve the fountains and sculptures that define our community.
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