Fountain Hills Overview

History: Fountain Hills was incorporated in 1989 and was named after the towering man-made fountain in the center of town. The fountain was built in 1970 and is the fourth-tallest in the world, reaching 560 feet in height. The city borders on the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation, Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, and Scottsdale. The population is currently 25,377.

Annual events: The town has three annual fairs—a local art fair, the Fountain Hills Great Fair, and the Thunderbird Artists' Fountain Hills Fine Art & Wine Affaire. Each year, the water in the town's fountain is dyed green in celebration of St. Patrick's Day.

Arts and culture: Fountain Hills Theater is an award-winning performing arts venue offering over 16 productions a year to local communities and performing arts education year-round for youth.

Activities known for: hiking, biking, golf, off-road and Jeep tours, horseback riding

Parks: Saguaro Lake, McDowell Mountain Regional Park, Four Peaks Amethyst Mine

Shopping districts: Fountain Hills Plaza, Plaza Fountainside, Four Peaks Plaza

Major employers: Intel Corporation, Honeywell

Schools: Fountain Hills High School, Fountain Hills Middle School, McDowell Mountain Elementary, nearby college in Tempe: Arizona State University