Accessibility InfoWashington Square Park
5 Ave, Waverly Pl., W. 4 St. and Macdougal St.
Manhattan
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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.
Discover the history of Washington Square Park
Events
Films on the Green: "French Cancan"
French Cancan This 1955 French film from Jean Renoir is set during the Belle Epoque in Montmartre. In it, Henri...
Featured Monument
Washington Square Arch
The marble Washington Square Arch was designed by Stanford White and dedicated in 1895.
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