Dodge Fountain in Hart Plaza returns to form Friday
Dodge Fountain in Hart Plaza reopens after $6.7 million renovation
Plans for the fountain's revitalization began last October with the assistance of American Rescue Plan Act funds.
DETROIT (FOX 2) - Detroit is restarting its iconic Dodge Fountain ahead of the summer season.
Officials will turn the fountain back on on Friday.
Local perspective:
Detroit is reactivating the Horace E. Dodge Fountain this Friday.
It will operate from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. every day, once back on.
Located in Hart Plaza, the Dodge Fountain returned to service in 2024 thanks to a $6.7 million restoration. It had laid dormant for several years before officials saw its return to form.
Iconic Hart Plaza fountain in downtown Detroit turned back on
After years of being shut off, Detroit city officials will restart the iconic Dodge Fountain located at the center of Hart Plaza.
What's next:
The Construction and Demolition Department will manage the fountain.
It will flip the fountain back on before a busy Memorial Day weekend in Detroit.
The Source: The Detroit Construction and Demolition Department provided information for this story.