Accessibility Info
PARK FACT:
The current Washington Square Park arch was built between 1890 and 1892 to replace a wooden arch that was created to commemorate the centennial of Washington's inauguration in 1889.
Washington Square Park
5 Ave, Waverly Pl., W. 4 St. and Macdougal St.
Manhattan
Directions: Google Maps | MTA Trip Planner
Acres: 9.75
A marsh. A cemetery. A parade ground. A gathering spot for avant-garde artists. A battleground for chess enthusiasts. A playground for canines and children. Washington Square Park has served various roles for its community throughout the years, adapting to meet its needs. Well-known for its arch, honoring George Washington, the man for whom the park is named, and its fountain, the arch's elder by 43 years and a popular meeting spot, Washington Square Park also houses several other monuments and facilities.
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Featured Capital Project
Washington Square Park
New improvements to one of the city's oldest and best-known parks will make the Washington Square Park accessible to all and revive its landscape and historic features.
Know Before You Go
The chess plaza is being restored with new game tables and paths.
Anticipated Completion: Fall 2011
