Mill Creek Eco-Pond Fountain

Location: Mill Creek Park, J.C Nichols Parkway and W 44th Street, Kansas City, MO

Owner: Kansas City Parks & Recreation Department

Dates: Dedicated June 11, 2004

Artist/Designer: Jim O

Description:

AKA Mill Creek Park Sanctuary

This water garden sits in Mill Creek Park north of the J.C. Nichols Memorial Fountain and across the street from St. Luke's Hospital. It is along the walking path in Mill Creek Park. There is an overlook to the east of the garden.

There are two small waterfalls that feed the pond and there is a variety of plants and trees in and surrounding the pond. There are also fish swimming in the pond. It is also a popular spot for animals such as frogs and birds. There is a large informational placard placed in front of pond that points out what plants are what and how the pond works.

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