A wonderful little park with a big novelty attraction, a huge geyser of a fountain. It shoots off on the hour, every hour, when the sun is out.
The park has other things going for it. Play areas for the kids, including a splash pad for use in the warm months. Great grassy areas in which to run around. Nice walkways for strolling or power walking. Benches for resting... Ducks aplenty,
We usually visit here when there is a special event in the area. Even if there is no organized event going on, there are many shops and eating spots nearby.
Drive on up from Phoenix. The elevation in Fountain Hills is a little higher and perhaps you can convince yourself that it is cooler on a hot summer day.
And don't forget to look for the fountain from above if you are flying into Sky Harbor Airport from the northeast.