King Memorial Fountain

King Memorial Fountain, also known as Moses Smiting the Rock, is the major sculptural fountain near Washington Park's Madison Avenue side. Navigate to the exact King Memorial Fountain pin rather than the general Washington Park marker. The fountain is an ornamental landmark, not a splash pad. Navigate to the exact pin, stay out of the basin, and do not assume the water is operating outside the warm season.

The Conservancy lists 90-minute parking from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday-Friday, with fewer restrictions outside those hours. Special events and posted signs can replace normal rules. Navigate to the exact King Memorial Fountain pin rather than the general Washington Park marker. The fountain is an ornamental landmark, not a splash pad. Navigate to the exact pin, stay out of the basin, and do not assume the water is operating outside the warm season.

Outdoor viewing follows seasonal park hours; water operation is seasonal and can pause for maintenance or weather.

The Conservancy identifies public restrooms in the Lake House.

There is no separate admission for viewing the outdoor fountain.

Accessibility varies because the historic landscape includes hills and older paths. The rebuilt playground was designed around universal and ADA-accessible play routes, but the nearest restroom remains at the Lake House and not every park approach is equally level. Use the State Street and Washington Park Road side for the playground and confirm any required route before arrival.

Yes, dogs are welcome on leash and handlers must clean up after them. There is no sanctioned off-leash dog park inside Washington Park, so lawns, paths, the lake edge, and recreation areas are not off-leash exceptions. Separately operated buildings, beaches, gardens, and attractions can set stricter rules.

King Memorial Fountain, also known as Moses Smiting the Rock, is the major sculptural fountain near Washington Park's Madison Avenue side. Yes. Albany held the grand opening for the rebuilt inclusive playground in October 2025. It is in the northeast corner near State Street and Washington Park Road; the nearest identified restroom is at the Lake House more than 600 feet away, so plan that walk before children start playing.

The fountain is an ornamental landmark, not a splash pad. Navigate to the exact pin, stay out of the basin, and do not assume the water is operating outside the warm season.