Fixed locationInteractive Fountains

Tom Hughes Civic Center North Fountain

Downtown Hillsboro, Hillsboro, OR

Downtown Hillsboro interactive fountain near Civic Center with short daily play hours and market-day appeal.
Plan This Visit

Best for

Toddlers and preschoolers

Hours

10:00 13:00

Visit style

Quick urban stop

Profile

Strong profile coverage

Atlas Perspective

Editor's Take

Best treated as a convenient downtown add-on, not a standalone destination splash trip.

Atlas Perspective

Best Fit

Best For
  • Short downtown cool-down stops.
  • Families already visiting markets or civic events.
  • Toddlers and preschoolers who enjoy brief water play.
Less Ideal For
  • Families seeking long play windows.
  • Visitors wanting a park with multiple amenities.
  • Anyone expecting both Civic Center fountains to be operating.

At a Glance

Venue type

Interactive fountain

Age groups

BabiesToddlersPreschoolers

Water features

Ground sprays

Cost

Free

Shade level

Little shade

Fencing

Open access

Visit options

Drop-in visits

Season model

Summer season

Toddler-friendly

Yes

Verified only

Yes

Operator type

City parks department

Hours vary with season or weather

Yes

Plan Your Visit

Hours

Monday10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Tuesday10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Wednesday10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Thursday10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Friday10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Saturday10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Sunday10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Closure NoteOnly the North Fountain is active; South Fountain is permanently closed
Water SupplyTreated recycled water
Hours Summary10:00 13:00
Season WindowLate May to mid-September; 2026 opening anticipated Memorial Day weekend

Pricing Snapshot

AdmissionFree

About the Venue

The Tom Hughes Civic Center North Fountain is a downtown interactive fountain that works well for short city-center play breaks, especially around farmers market and event days. Hillsboro lists the south fountain as permanently closed, but the north fountain remains part of the city's seasonal water-play lineup. Expect a compact civic-space experience rather than a park-style sprayground.

Atlas Perspective

Splash Pad Atlas Notes

Age FitToddlers and preschoolers
Noise LevelLow to moderate
Visit StyleQuick urban stop
Energy LevelLow

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Quick Summary

Best for

Toddlers and preschoolers

Hours

10:00 13:00

Visit style

Quick urban stop

Profile

Strong profile coverage

Contact Information

Address

150 E Main Street

Hillsboro, OR, 97123

Source & Verification

Last updated

April 18, 2026

Verification summary

Last verified: April 10, 2026

Checked against 1 public source.

Reviewed as

Municipal source review

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