For St. Patrick's Day the City of Jacksonville is planning on turning Friendship Fountain GREEN :)
According to an update I received yesterday from Rick Sawyer, Park Maintenance Superintendent, City of Jacksonville, Friendship Fountain will be Green from March 12, to March 19, 2012 for St. Patrick's day...
Should make for some nice pictures not to mention just getting into the spirit of things.
The Fountain turned PINK for the Weekend of Feb 11 - 12, 2012 in Honor of the National Marathon To Finish Breast Cancer or better known as the 26.2 with Donna...
Certainly like to see the Fountain helping to promote Holidays and Events around town :)
Till next time,
Bob
Friday, February 24, 2012
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
#FriendshipFountain Schedule Update
I received an email from Rick Sawyer, Park Maintenance Superintendent, City of Jacksonville, this morning with just an update on the scheduling for the Fountain, which remains basically the same for the foreseeable future.
The basic Friendship Fountain hours of operation are scheduled as follows:
Fountain Water Feature: 9:00 AM ET to Midnight Daily 7 days a week.
Ambient Light Program starts: 4:15 PM ET to Midnight daily.
At the present time the Fountain is basically set on Low (as far as height of the Water streams) due to changing wind and potential freezing conditions.
Again Rick would appreciate any information from the public if you should note any irregularity in the Fountain Operations so they can continue to identify any issues.
Just drop a line here and I will pass them on...
Also I had the opportunity to get down to Friendship Fountain On Feb 4 and I must say I was pleasantly surprised by the overall condition of the Park.
It appeared to be well maintained and the grass doing very well on the South, North and East sides of the Fountain and the West side, which takes the brunt of traffic and water overspray appeared to be recovering compared to a visit a month earlier...
I was there during the Free River tours given by The Jacksonville Water Taxi and there were about a 100 or more folks lined up for the rides while I was there, was very nice seeing the number of folks. Also watching the kids running and playing on the grass surfaces of Friendship Fountain Park just makes me realize what an improvement the Renovations last year made...
I want to pass on my Thanks to Rick for keeping us updated, what a welcome change ;)
Till next time, Bob
The basic Friendship Fountain hours of operation are scheduled as follows:
Fountain Water Feature: 9:00 AM ET to Midnight Daily 7 days a week.
Ambient Light Program starts: 4:15 PM ET to Midnight daily.
At the present time the Fountain is basically set on Low (as far as height of the Water streams) due to changing wind and potential freezing conditions.
Again Rick would appreciate any information from the public if you should note any irregularity in the Fountain Operations so they can continue to identify any issues.
Just drop a line here and I will pass them on...
Also I had the opportunity to get down to Friendship Fountain On Feb 4 and I must say I was pleasantly surprised by the overall condition of the Park.
It appeared to be well maintained and the grass doing very well on the South, North and East sides of the Fountain and the West side, which takes the brunt of traffic and water overspray appeared to be recovering compared to a visit a month earlier...
I was there during the Free River tours given by The Jacksonville Water Taxi and there were about a 100 or more folks lined up for the rides while I was there, was very nice seeing the number of folks. Also watching the kids running and playing on the grass surfaces of Friendship Fountain Park just makes me realize what an improvement the Renovations last year made...
I want to pass on my Thanks to Rick for keeping us updated, what a welcome change ;)
Till next time, Bob
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
#FriendshipFountain Update - Hours & More
I have received many inquiries over the last month or so regarding the Hours of Operation for Friendship Fountain and today
I received an email from Rick Sawyer who is now supervising Operations of Friendship Fountain.
Some background first... Apparently the programming for the Fountain is still experiencing some glitches and requires resetting occasionally which has disrupted the routine hours for the Fountain Operations however they have been working with the Contractor to sort those out.
The basic Friendship Fountain hours of operation are scheduled as follows:
Fountain Water Feature: 9:00 AM ET to Midnight Daily 7 days a week. (Note that the water is regulated to reduce overspray based on wind speed)
Outside Lighting: 6:00 PM ET to 7:00 AM ET
Inside Fountain Lighting: 4:15 PM ET to Midnight daily. (The early start is to allow for manual check to ensure programming is running)
Additional notes: During the winter months the water height is further regulated based on the possibility of freezing temps to prevent water spray from affecting the Main Street bridge.
Rick would appreciate any information from the public if you should note any irregularity in the Fountain Operations so they can continue to identify any issues.
Just drop a line here and I will pass them on...
Till next time, Bob
Some background first... Apparently the programming for the Fountain is still experiencing some glitches and requires resetting occasionally which has disrupted the routine hours for the Fountain Operations however they have been working with the Contractor to sort those out.
The basic Friendship Fountain hours of operation are scheduled as follows:
Fountain Water Feature: 9:00 AM ET to Midnight Daily 7 days a week. (Note that the water is regulated to reduce overspray based on wind speed)
Outside Lighting: 6:00 PM ET to 7:00 AM ET
Inside Fountain Lighting: 4:15 PM ET to Midnight daily. (The early start is to allow for manual check to ensure programming is running)
Additional notes: During the winter months the water height is further regulated based on the possibility of freezing temps to prevent water spray from affecting the Main Street bridge.
Rick would appreciate any information from the public if you should note any irregularity in the Fountain Operations so they can continue to identify any issues.
Just drop a line here and I will pass them on...
Till next time, Bob
Monday, November 21, 2011
#FriendshipFountain Holiday Music Program - Corrected
I had originally posted that the Friendship Fountain Holiday program would be playing starting on Nov 7, 2011 however I miss understood the schedule sent to me and today I received clarification with the corrected information.
The Holiday Music program will run from Nov 23, 2011 December 31, 2011
My apologies to everyone for the incorrect earlier dates and any inconvenience...
-Bob
The Holiday Music program will run from Nov 23, 2011 December 31, 2011
My apologies to everyone for the incorrect earlier dates and any inconvenience...
-Bob
Monday, November 07, 2011
#FriendshipFountain Holiday Music Program
(Corrected)
I received an email from Lloyd Fountain, Chief of Public Buildings, this morning indicating that the Friendship Fountain Holiday Program would start running on Nov 23, 2011.
Patriotic program Schedule:
November 7, 2011 - November 14, 2011
Holiday program Schedule:
November 23, 2011 - December 31, 2011
Lloyd did not indicate times however I would assume (that usually gets me in trouble) that the times would be similar to the Patriotic Program:
12:00 - 12:30 PM Music program
5:30 - 6:00 PM Music program
8:00 - 10:30 PM Music program
I sure would appreciate anyone that gets by the Fountain in the next few days to let us know if those times are accurate as well as your thoughts regarding the program..
Thanks to Lloyd Fountain and Eric Lindstrom, JEDC, for keeping us updated.
Until next time,
Bob
I received an email from Lloyd Fountain, Chief of Public Buildings, this morning indicating that the Friendship Fountain Holiday Program would start running on Nov 23, 2011.
Patriotic program Schedule:
November 7, 2011 - November 14, 2011
Holiday program Schedule:
November 23, 2011 - December 31, 2011
Lloyd did not indicate times however I would assume (that usually gets me in trouble) that the times would be similar to the Patriotic Program:
12:00 - 12:30 PM Music program
5:30 - 6:00 PM Music program
8:00 - 10:30 PM Music program
I sure would appreciate anyone that gets by the Fountain in the next few days to let us know if those times are accurate as well as your thoughts regarding the program..
Thanks to Lloyd Fountain and Eric Lindstrom, JEDC, for keeping us updated.
Until next time,
Bob
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Sophia's Letter to #FriendshipFountain
I often get asked why do I spend my time and money running the JaxFountain web site, what do I get out of it,
well here is one reason...
I got a tweet from a Mom asking what address she could send a Letter to Friendship Fountain. Seems this was a physical letter from her 4 year old Daughter Sophia.
Well Friendship Fountain has an address but I doubt they deliver any mail there as it doesn't have on site staff. I suggested the Mayor's Office would be appropriate.
Mom related the following to me...
Sophia was singing "Proud to be an American" the other day and asked when we could go back to Friendship Fountain.
She was upset when I told her that the fountain no longer has music, but was very excited when I explained that the music is coming back at Christmas.
Below is a shot of the Letter being sent to the Mayor and Mom provided the following translation.
Remember Sophia is only 4 years old.
Well I sure hope the Mayor gets the letter but I would like to personally Thank Sophia for taking the time to let us know she likes Friendship Fountain and hope she gets to visit again very soon.
And Sophia, you keep right on singing "Proud to be an American"
Thanks Sophia,
Bob
well here is one reason...
I got a tweet from a Mom asking what address she could send a Letter to Friendship Fountain. Seems this was a physical letter from her 4 year old Daughter Sophia.
Well Friendship Fountain has an address but I doubt they deliver any mail there as it doesn't have on site staff. I suggested the Mayor's Office would be appropriate.
Mom related the following to me...
Sophia was singing "Proud to be an American" the other day and asked when we could go back to Friendship Fountain.
She was upset when I told her that the fountain no longer has music, but was very excited when I explained that the music is coming back at Christmas.
Below is a shot of the Letter being sent to the Mayor and Mom provided the following translation.
Remember Sophia is only 4 years old.
"We like the music. I can't wait until Christmas. Dear Friendship Fountain."
Well I sure hope the Mayor gets the letter but I would like to personally Thank Sophia for taking the time to let us know she likes Friendship Fountain and hope she gets to visit again very soon.
And Sophia, you keep right on singing "Proud to be an American"
Thanks Sophia,
Bob
#FriendshipFountain - 12th Annual Lights On Afterschool celebration
Jacksonville will be celebrating the 12th Annual Lights On Afterschool celebration with a walk along the Southbank and ending with a rally at Friendship Fountain.
Courtesy of The Examiner
Learn more about the Lights On Afterschool program here:
http://www.afterschoolalliance.org/
Even more information HERE!
Support Education, our Kids and Jacksonville!
-Bob
Courtesy of The Examiner
The event will take place on Thursday, October 20 from 4:30-6 p.m. The students will begin walking from the Chart House at 4:15 p.m., go along the Southbank Riverwalk, and culminate at Friendship Fountain at 4:30 p.m., where the program will take place.
Learn more about the Lights On Afterschool program here:
http://www.afterschoolalliance.org/
Even more information HERE!
Support Education, our Kids and Jacksonville!
-Bob
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