Where a fountain sits matters almost as much as which fountain you choose. Get the location right and it becomes the park’s meeting point. Get it wrong and you get puddles, crowding at the gate and a long trench for the water line.
Start with the water line and drain
Surface-mount fountains install onto a concrete pad with a water supply and a drain. Siting the fountain close to an existing line keeps trenching short and costs down. Our installation guide and plumbing requirements sheets show the pad, anchors, supply and drain your contractor will need.
Keep it away from the gate
Dogs arrive excited. Putting water right at the entry creates a crowd where dogs are meeting for the first time. A spot a little way inside the park, along a main path, spreads dogs out and lets owners watch from nearby seating.
Think about drainage and surface
- Set the fountain on concrete, with the pad sloped to the drain, so splashes don’t become mud.
- Avoid low spots where rain already collects.
- Shade helps. Water and stainless steel both stay cooler out of full afternoon sun, and owners will linger under a tree.
Separate areas need separate water
Parks with a small-dog area need water in both sections. A fountain with a hose bib near the boundary can also supply a hose for cleaning both sides. For bigger sites, see our dog park designs for layout ideas.
Make it visible
A fountain in a bright Color Play® finish such as Mustard or Aqua Blue is easy to spot from across the park, for owners and for first-time visitors.
Planning a project? Contact us for a quote or call 800.931.1562, and we’ll help you choose the right fountain for your site.