Fountain Square Park
Fountain Square Park
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dpetrowske
Belleville, IL161 contributions
Apr 2023
Since the weather turned springlike we expected this fountain to be running. They really pump it up on the internet. The fountain was not running and green stagnant water sat in the resevoir. I couldn't even get a decent picture without the green water. I think it is really a beautiful fountain when they have it running.
Written May 8, 2023
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Jeramie
Marion, IL1,339 contributions
Jun 2023 • Family
We had previously visited Fountain Square Park in the evening. This time it was a (very warm) daytime visit. The fountain is nice and it’s a great area to sit or take walk & provides a green space.
Written August 4, 2023
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VAD859
Bowling Green, KY1,010 contributions
Jun 2018 • Family
This small park in historic downtown Bowling Green offers a lovely respite. Parking can be a challenge since it is a downtown park. Be patient....you make have to circle the block a few times to locate a convenient parking space. Or, you may have to find street parking nearby and walk a block or two to enjoy this gem.
Either way, Fountain Square Park is definitely worth a visit. Check out the many restaurants, coffee shop, and retail offerings while in downtown BG.
Either way, Fountain Square Park is definitely worth a visit. Check out the many restaurants, coffee shop, and retail offerings while in downtown BG.
Written June 24, 2018
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Sherry C
Wadsworth485 contributions
Apr 2018 • Family
Stopped here for a short time between rain drops. Very nice small park with signs detailing some of the local history. It would be a great place to sit and read or enjoy drinks/food from one of the local shops. It's very close to the very first Standard Oil station, which has detailed history on signs there too. The station is now a public restroom. Very nice stop too.
Written April 7, 2018
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garkless
Sydney, Australia49 contributions
Nicest town square i have seen in American. Surrounded by unique shops, cafes and bars (apart from Subway, is there a law saying you must have at least one Subway for every 1000 people?).
Lovey to see how well kept it was, like somthing from a bygone age.
Lovey to see how well kept it was, like somthing from a bygone age.
Written May 18, 2012
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bubba42101
Bowling Green, KY162 contributions
Jul 2014 • Friends
This is a must see park in the center of downtown. A small park that is maintained very well. The show piece is a beautiful old fountain. Great place to see, visit and take pictures.
Written August 5, 2014
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nokinoki
Nashville, TN226 contributions
Apr 2014 • Couples
This particular Saturday, Tony and I was out enjoying the gorgeous Sunny weather. We were out looking for yard sales with original intent to go to Louisville. But, we decided to URBAN HIKE downtown Bowling Green and I am very glad we did.
We happened upon the Town Square, the actual Courthouse is located a few blocks over. So, this square is home to a gorgeous large Fountain. It is blocked out with flowers and memorials and is very lovely. It is actually more like a Town Rectangle but hey we will say square..it is more commonly known than rectangle..Fountain Square - historic Victorian fountain and city square in Downtown Bowling Green is very lovely. Check it out next time you are in the area and let me know what you think...
Some history I found out about the Square and Fountain to share:
While laying out the town that would be called Bowling Green in 1796, brothers George and Robert Moore designated two acres for the construction of public buildings. Those two acres today make up Fountain Square Park, a green and peaceful focal point for the revitalization of downtown Bowling Green.
Restored facades of 19th-century buildings, a renovated Art Deco movie theater, thriving businesses and bustling professionals surround the park's historic fountain, statues, flowers, shrubs, mature trees and benches. Once the site of prohibitionist marches, trolleys, livestock trades and scrap drives, today it is the host of summer concerts, parades, arts and crafts shows and many other festivals and events throughout the year.
I just loved the Victorian Fountain, I wish I knew more about the fountain itself.
We happened upon the Town Square, the actual Courthouse is located a few blocks over. So, this square is home to a gorgeous large Fountain. It is blocked out with flowers and memorials and is very lovely. It is actually more like a Town Rectangle but hey we will say square..it is more commonly known than rectangle..Fountain Square - historic Victorian fountain and city square in Downtown Bowling Green is very lovely. Check it out next time you are in the area and let me know what you think...
Some history I found out about the Square and Fountain to share:
While laying out the town that would be called Bowling Green in 1796, brothers George and Robert Moore designated two acres for the construction of public buildings. Those two acres today make up Fountain Square Park, a green and peaceful focal point for the revitalization of downtown Bowling Green.
Restored facades of 19th-century buildings, a renovated Art Deco movie theater, thriving businesses and bustling professionals surround the park's historic fountain, statues, flowers, shrubs, mature trees and benches. Once the site of prohibitionist marches, trolleys, livestock trades and scrap drives, today it is the host of summer concerts, parades, arts and crafts shows and many other festivals and events throughout the year.
I just loved the Victorian Fountain, I wish I knew more about the fountain itself.
Written May 19, 2014
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Elsie D
Oxford, MS59 contributions
Aug 2012 • Couples
The center of Bowling Green is a town square with historic buildings which any architectural enthusiast would appreciate. Try to locate a brochure at a visitor's center before going so that you can appreciate the age, architecture and history of some of the buildings.
Written August 24, 2012
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NormaRae03
Waukesha, WI313 contributions
Mar 2022
This is a cute little park in the middle of downtown. There are sculptures, statues and flowers. It was quiet and a nice area to walk through.
Written May 2, 2022
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Deborah D
Tennessee51 contributions
Jun 2019 • Couples
We walked all around the park, taking photos of the fountain and statues and it was so relaxing. The place is wonderful with big trees and the fountain is beautiful.
Written July 10, 2019
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