
Downtown’s Olympic fountains are back—with fresh tech, daily shows
Downtown’s Olympic fountains are back—with fresh tech, daily shows
Josh Green
Fri, 02/28/2025 – 13:40
The fountain feature at downtown Atlanta’s centerpiece park is about to make a much bigger splash with synchronized music—and fog.
Centennial Olympic Park’s iconic Fountain of Rings—one of downtown’s most visited attractions—has officially reopened following months of construction over the fall and winter, a project funded by a $2.5 million Robert W. Woodruff Foundation grant.
The result is an enlivened, interactive landmark with “cutting-edge enhancements” and an “immersive audio-visual experience,” according to the Georgia World Congress Center Authority, the park’s owner and operator.
What’s that mean? Four shows described as “spectacular” will take place daily, beginning the week of March 10, at 12 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m., and 9 p.m. (In the meantime, kiddos, it’s a bit chilly to go splashing around in bathing suits.)
Guests can expect water sprays to blast more than 15-feet high for shows. During evening performances, more than 250 new LED ring lights will bring 360-degree illumination in a variety of patterns and colors.
Meanwhile, a “sophisticated fog system” that uses more than 200 new fog emitters will add another element to performances, all of it synchronized to music, per GWCCA officials.
The playlist will include songs from artists with ties to Georgia and/or GWCCA’s campus, which includes Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Expect “Hey Ya!” by Outkast, “Shake It Off” by Taylor Swift, “Living in America” by James Brown, “Chicken Fried” by Zac Brown Band, “Can’t Stop the Feeling” by Justin Timberlake, and “Georgia on My Mind” by Ray Charles, among other numbers and unspecified surprises.
GWCCA partnered on the design with Fountain PeopleTM, a company that contributed to the original Fountain of Rings as part of a team in the 1990s.
The renovations—the fountain’s first substantial upgrades since 2007—join a redo of the park’s visitor information center in an effort to boost the guest experience and reliability of operations.
The investments come as downtown prepares to welcome a slew of major events, including the 2026 FIFA World Cup and Super Bowl in 2028.
The fountain “is a signature attraction in Centennial Olympic Park,” said Kevin Duvall, GWCCA’s CEO, in an announcement today, “and these upgrades further enhance its status as a must-see destination in downtown.”
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Downtown’s Olympic fountains are back—with fresh tech, daily shows
Josh Green
Fri, 02/28/2025 – 13:40
The fountain feature at downtown Atlanta’s centerpiece park is about to make a much bigger splash with synchronized music—and fog. Centennial Olympic Park’s iconic Fountain of Rings—one of downtown’s most visited attractions—has officially reopened following months of construction over the fall and winter, a project funded by a $2.5 million Robert W. Woodruff Foundation grant. The result is an enlivened, interactive landmark with “cutting-edge enhancements” and an “immersive audio-visual experience,” according to the Georgia World Congress Center Authority, the park’s owner and operator. What’s that mean? Four shows described as “spectacular” will take place daily, beginning the week of March 10, at 12 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m., and 9 p.m. (In the meantime, kiddos, it’s a bit chilly to go splashing around in bathing suits.)Guests can expect water sprays to blast more than 15-feet high for shows. During evening performances, more than 250 new LED ring lights will bring 360-degree illumination in a variety of patterns and colors. Meanwhile, a “sophisticated fog system” that uses more than 200 new fog emitters will add another element to performances, all of it synchronized to music, per GWCCA officials.
Courtesy of Georgia World Congress Center Authority
The playlist will include songs from artists with ties to Georgia and/or GWCCA’s campus, which includes Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Expect “Hey Ya!” by Outkast, “Shake It Off” by Taylor Swift, “Living in America” by James Brown, “Chicken Fried” by Zac Brown Band, “Can’t Stop the Feeling” by Justin Timberlake, and “Georgia on My Mind” by Ray Charles, among other numbers and unspecified surprises. GWCCA partnered on the design with Fountain PeopleTM, a company that contributed to the original Fountain of Rings as part of a team in the 1990s.
Courtesy of Georgia World Congress Center Authority
The renovations—the fountain’s first substantial upgrades since 2007—join a redo of the park’s visitor information center in an effort to boost the guest experience and reliability of operations.The investments come as downtown prepares to welcome a slew of major events, including the 2026 FIFA World Cup and Super Bowl in 2028.The fountain “is a signature attraction in Centennial Olympic Park,” said Kevin Duvall, GWCCA’s CEO, in an announcement today, “and these upgrades further enhance its status as a must-see destination in downtown.”…Follow us on social media: Twitter / Facebook/and now: Instagram • Downtown news, discussion (Urbanize Atlanta)
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