University Town Center Fountain Hours Extended

There is no doubt that the interactive fountain is a signature feature of University Town Center. With the summer heat climbing, more community members have been looking for the evening and weekend hours of fountain operation to return. Just in time to beat the heat and get ready for the summer concert series, UTC has extended the hours of operation.

Due to regulations from the Prince George's Health Department, the fountain falls under the same rules as an outdoor swimming pool. UTC personnel underwent training and now has licensed pool operators on staff. This only allowed fountain operation during normal business hours. UTC has now contracted with local operators, Premier Pool Management, to have the licensed personnel available needed to extend the hours of operation.

Now you can splish and splash or sit back and catch the cool mist from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM Monday through Friday and from 11:00 AM through 8:00 PM on Saturday and Sunday. So come out with your family after work, or sit back and enjoy the relaxing patterns on your lunch hour.

The fountain season typically runs from May 1st through October 31st, so there is still plenty of time left to come out and enjoy this fantastic water feature. Of course, these dates may change based on weather conditions and the hours may be adjusted based on seasonal lighting conditions. The fountain will also be turned off for rain, high winds, or other factors. So if you catch us on a bad day, please come back and visit again!