Gerald D. Hines Waterwall Park, Sculptural fountain in Uptown District, Houston, US.
The Gerald D. Hines Waterwall features a horseshoe-shaped structure reaching 64 feet high with water cascading down both interior and exterior surfaces.
The fountain began construction in 1982 alongside the Transco Tower, with full operation starting in 1985 under architects John Burgee and Philip Johnson.
The semi-circular fountain functions as a centerpiece for the Uptown District, surrounded by 186 live oak trees within a 2.77-acre landscaped park.
Visitors can access the waterwall daily from 8 AM to 9 PM at 2800 Post Oak Boulevard, with parking available in the Williams Tower Visitor Garage.
The structure cycles 78,500 gallons of water every three hours, utilizing 11,000 gallons per minute flowing down the black obsidian and concrete walls.
Location: Texas
GPS coordinates: 29.73580,-95.46110
Latest update: May 13, 2025 22:08
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