International Fountain
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4.6 (5,611)A 1962 World’s Fair centerpiece where synchronized water jets dance to music and visitors dash in to cool off.
Description
Designed by Tokyo architects Hideki Shimizu and Kazuyuki Matsushita, the Seattle Center landmark anchors a 220-foot bowl around a 27-wide stainless dome. Its water choreography is set to scheduled playlists ranging from classical pieces to Northwest rock. Following a 1995 rebuild and a 2021 overhaul that modernized its jets, lighting, and mechanical systems, the basin operates on fully recycled, treated water while functioning as an open gathering spot with surrounding views.
